Key Benefits
Just because your dog is big in size, it doesn't mean their pet food should be big in calories. Hill's Science Diet Large Breed Light Adult dry dog food is precise nutrition for less active adult large breed dogs that require a low-calorie pet food to maintain a healthy weight & lifestyle.
This dog food made with natural ingredients provides L-carnitine to promote an ideal body weight and healthy heart function, healthy mobility, in your big canine. High-quality protein and natural fibres help your dog stay satiated between each meal, while omega-6s and vitamin E nourish your large dog's skin and support a shiny, healthy coat. Plus there’s more to love with a special blend of prebiotic fibres and antioxidants, ActivBiome+ Multi-Benefit, to support digestion, immune system and organ health.
Recommended For:
Large breed dogs that are prone to gaining excess weight. It is suited for large breed dogs 1 -- 5 years of age with an ideal weight of 25 -- 50 kgs, and giant breeds 1 -- 4 years of age with an ideal weight of 50 kgs+.
Not Recommended For:
- Puppies, adult dogs not prone to gaining excess weight.
- Pregnant or nursing dogs. During pregnancy or nursing, dogs should be switched to: Science Diet™ Puppy Healthy Development Original, Science Diet™ Puppy Small Bites or Science Diet™ VetEssentials™ Puppy
| Benefit | Nutrient | How It Works |
|---|---|---|
| Healthy immune function | Vitamin C + E | Optimal levels of clinically proven antioxidants for a healthy immune system. |
| Lean muscle and ideal body weight | L-Carnitine | Converts fat into energy and helps maintain lean muscle mass. |
| Helps maintain healthy weight | Reduced calories* | Optimal levels of energy for a healthy weight. |
| Joint and mobility support | Natural sources of Glucosamine & Chondroitin Sulfate | Natural key building blocks of healthy cartilage |
| Best Taste Ever | High quality ingredients | Precise blend of high quality ingredients for a taste your dog is guaranteed to love |
Additional Info
Our 150 veterinarians, PhD nutritionists and scientists ensure that over 50 nutrients in Hill's™ Science Diet™ dog foods work together and fall precisely within appropriate ranges, avoiding nutrient excesses and deficiencies that can impact your dog's long term health. Hill's™ stands behind quality of our product. If you, or your dog, aren't completely satisfied, just return the unused portion to the place of purchase for a full refund or replacement.
Other Products to Consider
Science Diet™ is available in a wide variety of dry foods for your dog's unique needs and canned foods with many delicious flavours your dog will love.
Feeding Guide
Daily 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.
- 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.
Weight Control
| Ideal Weight of Dog |
Weight Loss | Obese Prone |
|---|---|---|
| 50 lb (23 kg) | 2 1/3 cups (230 g) | 3 1/3 cups (330 g) |
| 60 lb (27 kg) | 2 3/4 cups (270 g) | 3 3/4 cups (370 g) |
| 80 lb (36 kg) | 3 1/3 cups (330 g) | 4 3/4 cups (470 g) |
| 100 lb (45 kg) | 4 cups (395 g) | 5 2/3 cups (560 g) |
| 120 lb (54 kg) | 4 2/3 cups (460 g) | 6 1/2 cups (645 g) |
| 140 lb (64 kg) | 5 1/4 cups (520 g) | 7 1/4 cups (720 g) |
| 160 lb (73 kg) | 5 3/4 cups (570 g) | 8 cups (790 g) |
