Key Benefits
Just because your Adult dog has a big appetite, it doesn't mean his or her pet food should be big in calories. Hill's Science Diet Light Adult dry dog food is precise nutrition for less active Adult dogs requiring a low-calorie food to help maintain a healthy weight & lifestyle.
This premium dog food made with natural ingredients provides L-carnitine to promote healthy heart function in your canine friend. Vitamin E and omega-6s work to nourish your dog's skin and coat, while quality protein and natural fibres keep your Adult dog full between meals. 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:
Adult dogs 1-6 years of age that require fewer calories (i.e. dogs that are less active, neutered or otherwise prone to weight gain).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Helps maintain a healthy weight | Reduced calories* | Optimal levels of energy for a healthy weight. |
| Burn fat and ideal body weigh | L-Carnitine | Converts fat into energy to help maintain optimal body weight. |
| Controls hunger between meals | High fibre | Natural fibrr ensures satiety between meals. |
| Healthy immune function | Vitamin C + E | Optimal levels of clinically proven antioxidants for a healthy immune system. |
| Best Taste Ever | High quality ingredients | Precise blend of high quality ingredients for a taste dogs are guaranteed to love. |
Additional Info
Dry and canned formulas meet strict regulatory guidelines for low-calorie, low-fat foods.
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 and treats 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 5 lb (2,3 kg) | 3/8 cup (35 g) | 5/8 cup (60 g) |
| 10 lb (4,5 kg) | 3/4 cup (75 g) | 1 cup (100 g) |
| 20 lb (9,1 kg) | 1 1/4 cups (125 g) | 1 2/3 cups (165 g) |
| 40 lb (18 kg) | 2 cups (200 g) | 2 3/4 cups (270 g) |
| 60 lb (27 kg) | 2 3/4 cups (270 g) | 3 3/4 cups (370 g) |
| 80 lb (36 kg) | 3 1/2 cups (345 g) | 4 3/4 cups (470 g) |
| 100 lb (45 kg) | 4 cups (395 g) | 5 2/3 cups (560 g) |
