Description
KEY BENEFITS
Hill's® Science Diet® Large Breed Adult 6+ dry dog food is formulated for specific aging needs of large breed dogs. Provides easy-to-digest nutrition with a synergistic blend of ingredients to help support energy & activity levels.
Natural sources of glucosamine & chondroitin for joint health Balanced minerals for heart & kidney health Omega-6s & Vitamin E for beautiful skin & coat
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 adult dogs 6+ years of age with an ideal weight of 55 - 110 lbs and giant breeds 5+ years of age with an ideal weight of 110+.
Not recommended for:
Large breed puppies, pregnant or nursing dogs. During pregnancy or nursing, dogs should be switched to Hill’s® Science Diet® Puppy, Hill’s® Science Diet® Puppy Small Bites, or Hill’s® Science Diet® Puppy Small Paws™ dry dog food.
INGREDIENTS: Chicken Meal, Cracked Pearled Barley, Brewers Rice, Whole Grain Wheat, Whole Grain Corn, Whole Grain Sorghum, Whole Grain Oats, Chicken Fat, Dried Beet Pulp, Soybean Meal, Chicken Liver Flavor, Soybean Oil, Lactic Acid, Flaxseed, Potassium Chloride, Calcium Carbonate, Iodized Salt, Choline 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), L-Lysine, minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Taurine, DL-Methionine, 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 pets 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.
Mature Adult
| Weight of Dog - lbs (kgs) | Amount per Day - cups (grams) |
|---|---|
| 50 (23) | 3 (295) |
| 60 (27) | 3 1/3 (330) |
| 80 (36) | 4 (395) |
| 90 (41) | 4 1/2 (445) |
| 100 (45) | 4 3/4 (470) |
| 110 (50) | 5 1/4 (520) |
| 120 (54) | 5 1/2 (545) |
| 130 (59) | 6 (595) |
| 140 (64) | 6 1/4 (620) |
| 160 (73) | 7 (695) |
Animal feeding tests using AAFCO procedures substantiate that Hill's® Science Diet® Adult 6+ Large Breed dog food provides complete and balanced nutrition for maintenance of adult dogs.
AVERAGE NUTRIENT & CALORIC CONTENT
3558 kcal/kg (353 kcal/cup†)
| Nutrient | Dry Matter1 % |
|---|---|
| Protein | 18.7 |
| Fat | 13.7 |
| Carbohydrate / NFE | 58.5 |
| Crude Fiber | 2.4 |
| Calcium | 1.16 |
| Phosphorous | 0.68 |
| Potassium | 0.92 |
| Sodium | 0.32 |
| Magnesium | 0.128 |
| Vitamin C | 158 ppm |
| Vitamin E | 598 IU/kg |
| Total Omega-3 FA | 0.52 |
| Total Omega-6 FA | 3.94 |
| Carnitine | 324.9 ppm |
| Glucosamine | 528 ppm |
| Chondroitin Sulphate | 1038 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® Adult 6+ Large Breed dog food contains 3.5 oz. by weight.