Key Benefits
Hill's Science Diet Puppy Small & Mini Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe dry food is tailored to the unique needs of Small and Mini dogs. Rich in flavour, it is carefully formulated with vital nutrients to support 5 essential building blocks for lifelong health, so they get the best start in life & grow to their full potential. A breakthrough blend of prebiotic fibres support the gut microbiome and digestive system, growing bones and teeth are supported by balanced minerals, healthy brain and eye development are supported by DHA and Fish Oil, their developing immune system is supported by an antioxidant blend and growing muscles are fueled by high quality proteins.
Recommended For:
Puppies up to 1 year old that weigh up to 10 kg when full grown.
Pregnant or nursing dogs.
Not Recommended For:
Dogs 1 year or older that are not pregnant or nursing. Dogs 1 year or older that weigh up to 25 pounds when full grown should be switched to Science Diet® Adult Small & Toy Breed dog food.
| Benefit | Nutrient | How It Works |
|---|---|---|
| Strong immune system | Vitamin C+E | Optimal levels of clinically proven vitamins and antioxidants quickly build healthy immune function to protect between vaccinations. |
| Healthy brain and eye development | Natural DHA | Natural DHA from high quality fish oil supports healthy brain and eye development and learning ability. |
| Healthy development of muscles, bones and teeth | Omega 3 fatty acids | Omega 3 fatty acids, lean proteins and calcium for healthy development of muscles, bones and teeth |
Additional Info
Healthy choices matter, for both you and your pet. For more than 70 years, Hill's has been advancing knowledge of how to keep pets their healthiest. That means great-tasting, nutritious food with natural ingredients that helps your dog live a long, happy life.
We manufacture our dry pet foods in U.S. manufacturing facilities under the supervision of Hill's employees.
By choosing Science Diet, you help us provide food to shelter pets 365 days a year.
Learn more at hillsfoodshelterlove.com.
Other Products to Consider
Science Diet is available in a wide variety of foods for your puppy's unique needs. Canned puppy food is available from Science Diet in several flavors such as delicious Savory Stew with Chicken & Vegetables that your puppy 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.
- For nursing dogs: keep food available at all times.
- 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.
Growth
| Weight of Dog | Growth less than 4 months (Pregnancy weeks 7 - 9) |
Growth 4 to 9 months (Pregnancy weeks 5 - 6) |
Growth 10 to 12 months (Pregnancy weeks 1 - 4) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 lb (0,9 kg) | 1/2 cup (50 g) | 3/8 cup (35 g) | 1/3 cup (35 g) |
| 5 lb (2,3 kg) | 1 cup (100 g) | 7/8 cup (85 g) | 2/3 cup (65 g) |
| 8 lb (3,6 kg) | 1 1/2 cups (150 g) | 1 1/4 cups (125 g) | 1 cup (100 g) |
| 10 lb (4,5 kg) | 1 3/4 cups (175 g) | 1 1/2 cups (150 g) | 1 1/8 cups (110 g) |
| 15 lb (6,8 kg) | 2 1/3 cups (230 g) | 2 cups (200 g) | 1 1/2 cups (150 g) |
| 20 lb (9,1 kg) | 3 cups (295 g) | 2 1/2 cups (250 g) | 2 cups (200 g) |
| 25 lb (11,3 kg) | 3 1/2 cups (345 g) | 2 3/4 cups (270 g) | 2 1/4 cups (225 g) |
| 30 lb (13,6 kg) | 4 cups (395 g) | 3 1/4 cups (320 g) | 2 2/3 cups (265 g) |
