Key Benefits
Big dogs need lots of love. Hill's Science Diet Large Breed Puppy dry food is specially made with an optimal level of calcium for controlled bone growth, a unique developmental need of large breed puppies. Formulated with vital nutrients to support 5 essential building blocks for lifelong health, this dry puppy food supports a healthy immune system and overall growth for puppies.
Recommended For:
Large breed puppies (over 25 kgs when adult) up to 1 year old.
Not Recommended For:
Adult or mature adult dogs. Pregnant or nursing dogs because of a lower energy density and lower calcium content (compared to Science Diet™ Puppy Healthy Development). During pregnancy or nursing, dogs should be switched to: Science Diet™ Puppy Healthy Development or Science Diet™ Puppy Small Bites
| Benefit | Source | How It Works |
|---|---|---|
| Controlled bone growth | Calcium | Optimal levels of calcium for controlled bone growth; natural sources of glucosamine and chondroitin for strong muscles and joints |
| Healthy immune function | Vitamin C+E | Clinically proven antioxidant blend with vitamins C + E to help support a healthy immune system |
| Digestibility | Natural High-quality ingredients plus vitamins, minerals and amino acids | Natural, high quality, easy-to-digest ingredients plus vitamins, minerals and amino acids with no artificial colours, flavours or preservatives for a flavourful, nutritious meal |
Feeding Guide
Daily Feeding Guide
HELPFUL TIPS
- Adjust feeding amounts as necessary to maintain optimal weight. If you are unsure, ask your veterinarian.
- For pregnant or nursing large breed dogs feed Science Diet Puppy Healthy Development.
- 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 | Growth 4 to 9 months | Growth 10 to 12 months |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 lb (0,9 kg) | 1/2 cup (55 g) | ||
| 5 lb (2,3 kg) | 1 cup (110 g) | ||
| 8 lb (3,6 kg) | 1 1/2 cups (160 g) | ||
| 10 lb (4,5 kg) | 1 3/4 cups (190 g) | ||
| 20 lb (9,1 kg) | 3 cups (325 g) | 2 1/2 cups (270 g) | |
| 40 lb (18 kg) | 5 cups (540 g) | 4 cups (430 g) | 3 1/4 cups (350 g) |
| 60 lb (27 kg) | 6 2/3 cups (720 g) | 5 1/2 cups (595 g) | 4 1/2 cups (485 g) |
| 80 lb (36 kg) | 7 cups (755 g) | 5 1/2 cups (595 g) | |
| 100 lb (45 kg) | 8 1/4 cups (890 g) | 6 1/2 cups (700 g) | |
| 120 lb (54 kg) | 7 1/2 cups (810 g) | ||
| 140 lb (64 kg) | 8 1/3 cups (900 g) |
