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Hill's® Science Diet®
Puppy Healthy Development Small Bites

Hill's® Science Diet® Puppy Small Bites dog food provides precisely balanced, easy-to-digest nutrition for growing puppies who prefer a smaller kibble.

  • Omega-3 fatty acids for healthy mobility and skeletal development
  • DHA supports healthy brain development and learning ability
  • Optimal levels of vitamins C+E build immune system protection
  • High quality chicken protein with natural ingredients and no chicken by-product

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Key Benefits

Recommended For:

Puppies up to 1 year old and pregnant or nursing dogs.

Not Recommended For:

Adult dogs, mature adult dogs, obese or obese-prone dogs.

BenefitNutrientHow It Works
Healthy mobility and skeletal developmentOmega-3 fatty acidsNutrient-rich fish oil contains omega-3 fatty acids that support healthy bone growth and development in puppies.
Healthy development of brain, eyes and learning abilityNatural DHADHA is recognized as an important building block for optimal brain and eye development in puppies.
Strong immune systemVitamin C+EOptimal levels of clinically proven vitamins and antioxidants quickly build healthy immune function to protect between vaccinations.
Ideal body weightHigh-quality proteinEasy-to-digest, high-quality protein is a foundation for lean muscle that helps maintain ideal body condition.

Additional Info

Healthy choices matter, for both you and your pet. For more than 70 years, Hill's has been advancing knowledge of how to keep pets their healthiest. That means great-tasting, nutritious food with natural ingredients that helps your dog live a long, happy life.

We make every bag of our dog food in our own US facilities with highest quality natural ingredients from North America. These ingredients must meet our strict requirements for purity and nutrient content, which exceed industry standards.

By choosing Science Diet, you help us provide food to shelter pets 365 days a year.
Learn more at hillsfoodshelterlove.com.

Other Products to Consider

Science Diet® is available in a wide variety of foods for your puppy's unique needs. Canned puppy food is available from Science Diet® in several flavors such as delicious Gourmet Chicken Entrée that your puppy will love. Also try Science Diet® treats that are sure to please!

Feeding Guide

Daily Feeding Guide:

HELPFUL TIPS

  • Adjust feeding amounts as necessary to maintain optimal weight. If you are unsure, ask your veterinarian.
  • For nursing dogs: keep food available at all times.
  • New to this food? Mix increasing amounts of your pet's new food with decreasing amounts of the old food over a 7-day period.
  • Keep fresh water available at all times!
  • Your pet's nutritional needs may change as they age. Ask your vet at every checkup.
  • Science Diet is available in a wide variety of dry foods, wet foods and treats for your pet's unique needs.
  • To prevent suffocation, keep this bag out of the reach of pets and children.

Feeding transition

Growth

Weight of DogGrowth less than 4 months
(Pregnancy weeks 7 - 9)
Growth 4 to 9 months
(Pregnancy weeks 5 - 6)
Growth 10 to 12 months
(Pregnancy weeks 1 - 4)
2 lb (0,9 kg) 1/2 cup (50 g) 3/8 cup (35 g) 1/3 cup (35 g)
5 lb (2,3 kg)1 cup (100 g) 7/8 cup (85 g) 2/3 cup (65 g)
8 lb (3,6 kg)1 1/2 cups (150 g) 1 1/4 cups (125 g)1 cup (100 g)
10 lb (4,5 kg)1 3/4 cups (175 g) 1 1/2 cups (150 g)1 1/8 cups (110 g)
20 lb (9,1 kg)3 cups (295 g) 2 1/2 cups (250 g)2 cups (200 g)
40 lb (18 kg)5 cups (495 g) 4 cups (395 g)3 1/4 cups (320 g)
60 lb (27 kg)6 2/3 cups (660 g) 5 1/2 cups (545 g)4 1/3 cups (430 g)
80 lb (36 kg)8 1/4 cups (815 g) 6 3/4 cups (670 g)5 1/2 cups (545 g)
100 lb (45 kg)9 3/4 cups (965 g) 8 cups (790 g)6 1/2 cups (645 g)
120 lb (54 kg)11 1/4 cups (1115 g) 9 1/4 cups (915 g)7 1/2 cups (745 g)

Average Nutrient And Caloric Contents

Dry 3744 kcal/kg (369 kcal/per cup²)

Nutrient
 
Dry Matter1
%
Protein30.4
Fat19.8
Carbohydrate (NFE)39.8
Crude Fiber1.8
Calcium1.58
Phosphorus1.2
Sodium0.50
Potassium0.79
Magnesium0.118
Vitamin C317 mg/kg
Vitamin E663 IU/kg
DHA0.182
Omega-3 Fatty Acids Total1.13

References

1The nutrient in the product after moisture is removed. It is used to make direct comparisons of nutrient profiles of products with differing moisture contents.
²An eight fluid oz. measuring cup of Puppy Healthy Development Small Bites contains 3 oz. by weight.

Ingredients

Chicken Meal, Cracked Pearled Barley, Whole Grain Wheat, Pork Meal, Whole Grain Corn, Whole Grain Sorghum, Corn Gluten Meal, Animal Fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid), Chicken Liver Flavor, Dried Beet Pulp, Fish Oil, Lactic Acid, Flaxseed, Pork Liver Flavor, Soybean Oil, Dicalcium Phosphate, Iodized Salt, Potassium Chloride, L-lysine, Choline Chloride, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Taurine, Oat Fiber, Mixed Tocopherols added to retain freshness, Citric Acid added to retain freshness, Phosphoric Acid, Beta-Carotene, Rosemary Extract, Dried Apples, Dried Broccoli, Dried Carrots, Dried Cranberries, Dried Peas.


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This food keeps my puppy healthy and happy! We have only had our rescue puppy for 5 weeks and had no problem introducing this puppy food into her diet. She has loved Science Diet small puppy bites and comes running when she hears me putting the food into her dish. The vet said she has good weight and is very healthy, and when he asked what we are feeding her, he said he feeds his own dogs Science Diet too. There is no better testimony than that! Thanks Hill's for a product I can trust! May 31, 2012
Great value and nutritional benefits! My miniature dachshund puppy absolutely loves the puppy small bites dry food!! She cries when I'm preparing it for her and quickly gobbles it up once I give it to her! It's the perfect size for her small teeth and the price for this high quality food is exceptional! July 31, 2012
The best food for my puppy Science Diet small puppy bites is the best puppy food for my little Yorkie. Because she is a small dog, the smaller pieces are perfect for her! June 27, 2012
Dog eats the food, and cat no longer vomiting. We have a 6 month old puppy. Until May we have tried several types of dog food. Beau would only eat when he was really hungry. Some time the food would be in his bowl for days. I went on line and got coupons from your company. He has been eating the food daily. His bowel is always empty, and we have now had to limit the amount of food we put into his bowl. June 10, 2012
Gentle on the stomach Although the price doesn't seem great, the value is invaluable. My puppy has a very sensitive stomach, but he loves this food so much he doesn't even chew it half of the time! I would definately reccommend this to others. :) June 5, 2012
Science Diet Puppy Small Bites Dry Dog Food I chose Science Diet Puppy food because my rescue puppy deserve the best. Science Diet is rich in fish oil and nourishing fatty acids and Hill's® Science Diet® Puppy Small Bites dog food provides balanced nutrition to build immunity and digestive health for puppies who prefer a smaller kibble. Since my dog "Charlie" was found wandering the streets, I knew he needed extra care and love. He also needs to best nutrition to build up his immune system. He loves the food and we love him! June 1, 2012
Healthy happy puppies My puppies were weaned with Small Bites puppy. They are very small and had no problem learning to eat these little nuggets. They really enjoyed it and I would recommend it to anyone with tiny dogs. May 30, 2012
My puppy has eaten nothing but Science Diet food since birth Dyna loves Science Diet dry food. She has tried Ideal Balance for puppies as well and enjoys it for a change of taste/pace. Our vet originally recommended Science Diet and two other high-end manufacturers but we chose Science Diet and stayed with it because Dyna enjoys it and it is good for her development in early stages of her life. One benefit that I noticed is that when she passes wind, it does not smell that much compared to her brother (who has a different owner that feeds him something other than SD). May 21, 2012

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