Description
Hill’s® Science Diet® Small Bites Puppy dry food is carefully formulated for the developmental needs of puppies, so they get the best start in life & grow to their full potential. Delicious chicken flavor in small bite size for those that prefer variety.
- DHA from fish oil for healthy brain & eye development
- High-quality protein for building lean muscles
- Balanced minerals for strong bones & teeth
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:
Puppies up to 1-year-old and pregnant or nursing dogs.
Not recommended for:
Adult dogs, Adult 7+ dogs, obese or obese-prone dogs.
INGREDIENTS: Chicken Meal, Whole Grain Wheat, Cracked Pearled Barley, Whole Grain Sorghum, Whole Grain Corn, Chicken Fat, Corn Gluten Meal, Chicken Liver Flavor, Dried Beet Pulp, Pork Liver Flavor, Fish Oil, Flaxseed, Lactic Acid, Soybean Oil, Dicalcium Phosphate, Iodized Salt, Potassium Chloride, 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), minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Taurine, Oat Fiber, Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, Natural Flavors, 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 (gram) - Growth less than 4 months (Pregnancy weeks 7 - 9) | Amount per Day - cups (gram) - Growth 4 to 9 months (Pregnancy weeks 5 - 6) | Amount per Day - cups (gram) - Growth 10 to 12 months (Pregnancy weeks 1 - 4) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 (0,9) | 1/2 (50) | 3/8 (35) | 1/3 (35) |
| 5 (2,3) | 1 (100) | 7/8 (85) | 2/3 (65) |
| 8 (3,6) | 1 1/2 (150) | 1 1/4 (125) | 1 (100) |
| 10 (4,5) | 1 3/4 (175) | 1 1/2 (150) | 1 1/8 (110) |
| 20 (9,1) | 3 (300) | 2 1/2 (250) | 2 (200) |
| 40 (18) | 5 (495) | 4 (395) | 3 1/4 (320) |
| 60 (27) | 6 2/3 (660) | 5 1/2 (545) | 4 1/2 (445) |
| 80 (36) | 8 1/4 (820) | 7 (695) | 5 1/2 (545) |
| 100 (45) | 9 3/4 (965) | 8 1/4 (820) | 6 1/2 (645) |
| 120 (54) | 11 1/4 (1115) | 9 1/3 (925) | 7 1/2 (745) |
Animal feeding tests using AAFCO procedures substantiate that Hill's® Science Diet® Puppy Small Bites Chicken & Barley Recipe Dog Food provides complete and balanced nutrition for growing puppies and gestating or lactating adult female dogs.
AVERAGE NUTRIENT & CALORIC CONTENT
3774 kcal/kg (374 kcal/cup†)
| Nutrient | Dry Matter1 % |
|---|---|
| Protein | 29.8 |
| Fat | 19.1 |
| Carbohydrate / NFE | 40.9 |
| Crude Fiber | 1.7 |
| Calcium | 1.62 |
| Phosphorous | 1.21 |
| Potassium | 0.86 |
| Sodium | 0.54 |
| Magnesium | 0.121 |
| Vitamin C | 128 ppm |
| Vitamin E | 558 IU/kg |
| DHA | 0.165 |
| Total Omega-3 FA | 1.02 |
| Total Omega-6 FA | 3.93 |
References
1The nutrient in the product after moisture is removed. It is used to make direct comparisons of nutrient profiles with differing moisture contents.