Hill's Science Diet Puppy Large Breed Dry Dog Food
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) |