Description
KEY BENEFITS
Hill's® Science Diet® Large Breed Puppy dry food is specially made with an optimal level of calcium for controlled bone growth, a unique developmental need of large breed puppies. Give them the best start in life so they can grow to their full potential.
Balanced minerals for strong bones & teeth DHA from fish oil for healthy brain & eye development High-quality protein for building lean muscles
Additional info:
Great tasting natural* nutrition for long, happy life. With a wagging tail and licks on your face, no one can say hello like your dog. Because every moment you spend together is special, we strive to give you more of them. With natural ingredients and the right nutrients, Hill's Science Diet is precisely prepared to offer your dog the nutrition he needs for lifelong health and happiness.
Recommended for:
Large breed puppies (over 55 lbs when adult) up to 1-year-old.
Not recommended for:
Adult or mature adult dogs.
INGREDIENTS: Chicken Meal, Whole Grain Wheat, Whole Grain Oats, Whole Grain Sorghum, Corn Gluten Meal, Chicken Fat, Whole Grain Corn, Chicken Liver Flavor, Flaxseed, Dried Beet Pulp, Pork Liver Flavor, Fish Oil, Lactic Acid, Iodized Salt, Dicalcium Phosphate, Potassium Chloride, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Choline Chloride, minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Taurine, Oat Fiber, Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, Natural Flavors, L-Carnitine, Beta-Carotene, Apples, Broccoli, Carrots, Cranberries, Green Peas.
FEEDING GUIDE
HELPFUL TIPS
- Adjust feeding amounts as necessary to maintain optimal weight. If you are unsure, ask your veterinarian.
- 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.
- To prevent suffocation, keep the packaging out of the reach of pets and children.
Growth
Weight of Dog — lbs (kgs) | Amount per Day - cups (grams) - growth less than 4 Months | Amount per Day - cups (grams) - growth 4 to 9 months | Amount per Day - cups (grams) - growth 10 to 12 Months | Amount per Day - cups (grams) - growth 13 to 18 months |
2 (0,9) | 1/2 (50) | |||
5 (2,3) | 1 1/8 (110) | |||
8 (3,6) | 1 1/2 (150) | |||
10 (4,5) | 1 3/4 (175) | |||
20 (9,1) | 3 (300) | 2 1/2 (250) | ||
40 (18) | 5 (495) | 4 1/4 (420) | 3 1/3 (330) | |
60 (27) | 7 (695) | 5 3/4 (570) | 4 2/3 (465) | 4 1/4 (420) |
80 (36) | 7 (695) | 5 2/3 (560) | 5 1/4 (520) | |
100 (45) | 8 1/2 (845) | 6 3/4 (670) | 6 (595) | |
120 (54) | 7 3/4 (770) | 7 (695) | ||
140 (64) | 8 2/3 (860) | 7 3/4 (770) | ||
160 (73) | 9 1/2 (945) | 8 2/3 (860) | ||
180 (82) | 10 1/2 (1040) | 9 1/2 (945) | ||
200 (91) | 11 1/3 (1125) | 10 1/4 (1015) |
Animal feeding tests using AAFCO procedures substantiate that Hill's Science Diet Puppy Large Breed provides complete and balanced nutrition for growing puppies.
3662 kcal/kg (363 kcal/cup†)
Nutrient | Dry Matter1 % |
Protein | 29.2 % |
Fat | 16.1 % |
Carbohydrate / NFE | 45.5 % |
Crude Fiber | 2.1 % |
Calcium | 1.13 % |
Phosphorus | 0.96 % |
Potassium | 0.77 % |
Sodium | 0.56 % |
Magnesium | 0.121 % |
Vitamin C | 171 ppm |
Vitamin E | 786 IU/kg |
DHA | 0.16 % |
Total Omega-3 FA | 1.34 % |
Total Omega-6 FA | 3.28 % |
Carnitine | 364.6 ppm |
References
1The nutrient in the product after moisture is removed. It is used to make direct comparisons of nutrient profiles with differing moisture contents.
†An eight fluid oz. measuring cup of Hill's Science Diet Puppy Large Breed contains 3.5 oz. by weight.