Hill's Science Diet

Puppy Large Breed Lamb Meal & Brown Rice Recipe

Product Description

Vital nutrients to support 5 essential building blocks for lifelong health

Primary Product Recommendation

Puppy up to 18 months old

Key Benefits

Hill's Science Diet Puppy Large Breed Lamb Meal & Brown Rice Recipe 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, so they get the best start in life & grow to their full potential.

Contains ActivBiome+ Digestion, a breakthrough blend of prebiotic fibers to support the gut microbiome and digestive system
Growing bones and teeth supported by balanced minerals
Healthy brain and eye development supported by DHA and Fish Oil
Developing immune system supported by antioxidant blend
Growing muscles fueled by high quality proteins

DHA from fish oil for healthy brain & eye development	High-quality protein for building lean muscles	Balanced minerals for strong bones & teeth
Breakthrough blend of prebiotic fibers to support the gut microbiome and digestive system	Vitamin E and Omega-6s for healthy skin & coat	This dry puppy food is formulated to support a healthy immune system and overall growth for puppies
This puppy food provides DHA from fish oil for healthy brain & eye development	Supports lean muscle growth with quality protein	Balanced minerals to promote strong bones and strong teeth in growing dogs
Natural ingredients with added vitamins, minerals and amino acids	Hill's US Veterinarians' #1 Recommended

Not Recommended For:

Adult or mature adult dogs. Pregnant or nursing dogs because of a lower energy density and lower calcium content (compared to Hill’s Science Diet Puppy). During pregnancy or nursing, dogs should be switched to: Hill’s Science Diet Puppy or Hill’s Science Diet Puppy Small Paws dry dog food.

Additional Info:

Great tasting natural* nutrition for a long, happy life. With a wagging tail and licks on your face, no one can say hello like your dog. Because every moment you spend together is special, we strive to give you more of them. With natural ingredients and the right nutrients, Hill's Science Diet is precisely prepared to offer your dog the nutrition he needs for lifelong health and happiness.

We make every bag of our dry dog food in our own US facilities with highest quality ingredients from North America, Europe and New Zealand. These ingredients must meet our strict requirements for purity and nutrient content, which exceed industry standards.

You can make a difference in the lives of shelter pets. With every purchase of Science Diet you help feed over 100,000 homeless pets every day, 365 days a year.

Learn more at hillsfoodshelterlove.ca.

*plus vitamins, minerals and amino acids

Other Products to Consider

Science Diet pet food is available in a variety of dry foods and canned foods in many delicious flavors your dog will love. Also try indulging Hill's dog treats!

Feeding Guide

How to adjust feeding amounts to maintain optimal weight.

These amounts are a starting point only and should be adjusted to maintain proper weight. When feeding this food for the first time, mix increasing amounts of the pet's new food with decreasing amounts of the old food over a 7-day period.

Growth

Weight of Dog — lbs (kgs)	Amount per Day - cups (grams) - Growth less than 4 months	Amount per Day - cups (grams) - Growth 4 to 9 months	Amount per Day - cups (grams) - Growth 10 to 12 months	Amount per Day - cups (grams) - Growth 13 to 18 months
2 (0,9)	1/2 (50)
5 (2,3)	1 (100)
8 (3,6)	1 1/2 (155)
10 (4,5)	1 3/4 (180)
20 (9,1)	2 3/4 (280)	2 1/3 (240)
40 (18)	4 3/4 (485)	4 (410)	3 1/4 (330)
60 (27)	6 1/2 (665)	5 1/2 (560)	4 1/3 (440)	4 (410)
80 (36)		6 3/4 (690)	5 1/2 (560)	5 (510)
100 (45)		8 (815)	6 1/3 (645)	5 3/4 (585)
120 (54)			7 1/3 (750)	6 2/3 (680)
140 (64)			8 1/4 (840)	7 1/2 (765)
160 (73)			9 (920)	8 1/4 (840)
180 (82)			10 (1020)	9 (920)
200 (91)			10 3/4 (1095)	9 2/3 (985)

Animal feeding tests using AAFCO procedures substantiate that Hill's Science Diet Puppy Large Breed Lamb Meal & Brown Rice Recipe provides complete and balanced nutrition for growing puppies.

Ingredients

High quality protein and thoughtfully sourced ingredients.

Lamb Meal, Brown Rice, Cracked Pearled Barley, Whole Grain Oats, Chicken Fat, Pea Protein, Whole Grain Wheat, Brewers Rice, Wheat Gluten, Hydrolyzed Chicken Flavor, Soybean Meal, Egg Product, Ground Pecan Shells, Lactic Acid, Pork Liver Flavor, Soybean Oil, Flaxseed, Dried Beet Pulp, Dried Citrus Pulp, Fish Oil, Potassium Chloride, Iodized Salt, L-Lysine, Choline Chloride, Pressed Cranberries, L-Threonine, 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), Taurine, Sodium Tripolyphosphate, DL-Methionine, L-Tryptophan, minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, Natural Flavors, L-Carnitine, Beta-Carotene.

Average Nutrient & Caloric Content

Balanced nutrition that exceeds AAFCO nutrition standards.

3742 kcal/kg 382 kcal/cup†

Nutrient	As Fed¹%	Dry Matter²%	As Fed, Caloric Basis³g/100 kcal
Protein	25.7 %	27.9 %	6.9 g / 100 kcal
Fat	16.4 %	17.8 %	4.4 g / 100 kcal
Carbohydrate / NFE	41.5 %	45.1 %	11.1 g / 100 kcal
Crude Fiber	2.2 %	2.4 %	0.6 g / 100 kcal
Calcium	1.05 %	1.15 %	282 mg / 100 kcal
Phosphorus	0.84 %	0.91 %	225 mg / 100 kcal
Potassium	0.83 %	0.9 %	221 mg / 100 kcal
Sodium	0.4 %	0.44 %	108 mg / 100 kcal
Magnesium	0.113 %	0.122 %	30 mg / 100 kcal
Vitamin C	175 ppm	190 ppm	4.67 mg / 100 kcal
Vitamin E	622 IU/kg	676 IU/kg	16.62 IU / 100 kcal
DHA	0.075 %	0.082 %	20.1 mg / 100 kcal
Total Omega-3 FA	0.63 %	0.68 %	167 mg / 100 kcal
Total Omega-6 FA	3.47 %	3.77 %	926 mg / 100 kcal
Carnitine	357.9 ppm	389 ppm	9.56 mg / 100 kcal
Glucosamine	762 ppm	829 ppm	20 mg / 100 kcal
Chondroitin Sulfate	259 ppm	282 ppm	7 mg / 100 kcal

References

1Differs from label guarantees which are either maximums or minimums.
2The nutrient in the product after moisture is removed. It is used to make direct comparisons of nutrient profiles with differing moisture contents.
3Nutrient intake for every 100 kilocalories consumed.

†An eight fluid oz. measuring cup of Puppy Large Breed Lamb Meal & Brown Rice Recipe contains 3.6 oz. by weight.

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