Hill's Science Diet Dry Dog Food, Adult, Small Bites, Chicken & Barley Recipe, 15 lb. Bag(Packaging May Vary)

4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars | 15,313 ratings

Price: 44.64

Last update: 06-14-2024


About this item

High quality protein for lean muscles
Natural fibers for healthy digestion
Omega-6s and vitamin E for beautiful skin & coat
Made in the USA with global ingredients you can trust
#1 Veterinarian Recommended

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Top reviews from the United States

Nina Simone Ross
5.0 out of 5 stars Dogs enjoy it
Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2024
Great quality and great price
Tina D
5.0 out of 5 stars Great dog food
Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2024
This seller shipped fast, the dog food is the best!
Ravenhill
5.0 out of 5 stars Many, many benefits and a couple of caveats
Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2018
For some reason, the science of nutrition has become more like religion in modern times....as if what the owner believes will magically make the dog healthy. Dogs and their bodies cannot share our belief systems.

I've been using Science Diet brand for over 30 years now, various formulas for individual pets with their needs. They do very well. Great, in fact.
There is the correct amount of protein: they can digest and metabolize it all and not have excess go through them or harm the renal system and cause stones. The calcium is correctly combined with other things so it is available to the dog.

The volume I need to feed for each meal is small enough that it does not risk bloat, cause gas, or interfere with digestion. In other words, it fits comfortably in my dog's stomach when it expands with the moisture in there. The bag lasts a LONG time because meal sizes are small due to nutritional density.

It does not have "flavors" dogs cannot taste (they don't have taste buds like we do) or artificially added colors and shapes dogs do not care about.
I measure the meals with an actual measuring cup, so I know if my dog is losing his appetite right away.

I use small bites for my larger dog because it slows down his eating, taking him longer to finish, which is healthier and allows him to enjoy it more.

I like to feed poultry-based foods as they are easiest to digest, but lamb and turkey are high in tryptophan, which can be soothing and support good mental health.

When it comes to ingredients, I trust what veterinarians and canine nutritional experts approve, not what the average consumer thinks sounds good, or what dogs would pick in a lineup (Cheetos or brownies would probably win, really, with dogs). Grapes and raisins are healthy for us, but can kill dogs. They are not just like us. This product is one I trust because it is made for domestic dogs. Yes, "biproducts" sound gross, and maybe they are, but bear in mind humans fed dogs offal and leftovers, not the best cuts, historically. Dogs got what they got, and ate what we ate, and we were pretty poor. We taught them to help us hunt, but also not to kill and eat the things, but to bring them to us or hold them in one place, even rats (because we wanted them to kill all the rats, not just what they could eat). These guys will eat poop and raw dead birds maggots and all in the yard if they can. Cooked and properly processed biproducts are not that gross.

CON: Science Diet on their smaller bags of product, like for cats, is using Velcro to allow bags to be re-sealable. It works very well, keeping the food fresher. While I currently decant the dog food into another container, I think it would be great if they added this to all sizes of bags. If you buy this, rolling it tightly and clipping, putting in large Ziplocs, or getting a container to keep it fresh (and not stale) will be the best methods.

NOTE: If your dog has a confirmed allergy to a specific grain, like corn, the usual culprit, as that is New World and was not around most of the time mankind was creating dogs, then this may not be for you. Even formulas that have barley or rice sometimes have corn products, so read labels carefully or use dogfoodadvisor dot com. Limited ingredient foods can be the best thing. However, make sure the allergy is not to peas, a common culprit, used in many grain-free foods, before you go crazy. Let your vet help you
Amazon Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars Tastes great for my dogs
Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2024
The only dry food that my dogs would eat because it’s lamb I guess. I hope they keep making them.
Amazon Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars Only dog food we use!
Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2024
We have been using Science Diet with both our dog and cats. My dog continues to be in good health. She is healthy and active, even as she nears middle age. If my dog throws up, it not’s because of the food. The smell isnt’ too strong when you open the bag to feed. The only thing is the dog food and cat food look exactly alike so if you have a toddler who likes to throw animal food on the floor, there’s not telling if the dog is eating cat or dog food :)
Harper
4.0 out of 5 stars Dog loves it
Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2024
Good product a little spendy but all in all good quality.
James Dixon
5.0 out of 5 stars Great product
Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2024
My dogs love it
Barbara
5.0 out of 5 stars Only Food my dog will eat
Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2024
I love this brand. I adopted my dog from a shelter and they provided me a sample bag of this for him. He absolutely loves it. I have used other dog foods in the past but have found that my dogs keep eating the food all day, that it is not keeping them full. With Science diet my dogs eat the recommended amount for the weight class and are not begging for food from us humans. Additionally, other dog foods have given my dogs upset stomachs, but not with Science diet. It is a bit more expensive than other dry dog foods, but is worth it.

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