Adult Small Paws Chicken Meal & Rice Recipe - Dry Dog Food - Hill's Science Diet
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Big on Love, Small in Size.™ Hill's® Science Diet® Small Paws™ Adult dry dog food is tailored nutrition for the unique needs of Small & Mini dogs during the prime of their life. Specially made with nibble size kibble.
- Easy-to-digest ingredients for healthy digestion
- Nourishing Omega-6 & Vitamin E blend for healthy skin & luxurious coat
- High-quality protein for lean muscles
- Contains our special Small & Mini antioxidant blend for lifelong immune support
Recommended for:
Adult dogs 1 - 6 years of age that weigh up to 25 pounds when full grown.
Not recommended for:
Puppies, or mature adult dogs (> 6 years of age). Pregnant or nursing dogs. During pregnancy or nursing, dogs should be switched to Hill’s® Science Diet® Puppy Small Paws® dog food.
INGREDIENTS
Chicken Meal, Brewers Rice, Whole Grain Wheat, Soybean Meal, Whole Grain Sorghum, Chicken Fat, Cracked Pearled Barley, Whole Grain Corn, Chicken Liver Flavor, Pork Liver Flavor, Flaxseed, Lactic Acid, Soybean Oil, Green Peas, Apples, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Cranberries, Potassium Chloride, L-Lysine, Iodized Salt, Carrots, Choline Chloride, Broccoli, Taurine, minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, Natural Flavors, L-Carnitine, Beta-Carotene.
Adult maintenance
| Weight of Dog — lbs (kgs) | Amount per Day - cups (grams) |
| 2 (0,9) | 1/4 (25) |
| 5 (2,3) | 1/2 (50) |
| 8 (3,6) | 3/4 (75) |
| 10 (4,5) | 1 (100) |
| 15 (6,8) | 1 1/4 (125) |
| 20 (9,1) | 1 1/2 (150) |
| 25 (11,3) | 1 3/4 (175) |
| 30 (14) | 2 1/4 (225) |
Hill's® Science Diet® Adult Small Paws™ Chicken Meal & Rice Recipe dog food is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance of adult dogs.
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 pets nutritional needs may change as they age. Ask your vet at every checkup.
- To prevent suffocation, keep the packaging out of the reach of pets and children.
3741 kcal/kg (371 kcal/cup†)
| Nutrient | Dry Matter1 % |
| Protein | 24.9 % |
| Fat | 16.4 % |
| Carbohydrate / NFE | 51.3 % |
| Crude Fiber | 1.8 % |
| Calcium | 0.94 % |
| Phosphorus | 0.78 % |
| Potassium | 0.82 % |
| Sodium | 0.3 % |
| Magnesium | 0.13 % |
| Vitamin C | 260 ppm |
| Vitamin E | 1462 IU/kg |
| Total Omega-3 FA | 0.66 % |
| Total Omega-6 FA | 3.83 % |
References
1The nutrient in the product after moisture is removed. It is used to make direct comparisons of nutrient profiles with differing moisture contents.
†An eight fluid oz. measuring cup of Hill's® Science Diet® Adult Small Paws™ Chicken Meal & Rice Recipe dog food contains 3.5 oz. by weight.