Hill's Science Diet Large Breed Adult Dry Dog Food - Lamb & Brown Rice
Dry food for dogs · Adult · by Hill's Science Diet
The label states it is complete and balanced (AAFCO).
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What to watch for
- Wheat Low risk
A cooked cereal grain that supplies energy. Wheat is one of the more commonly reported food allergens in dogs, though grain allergies overall are uncommon. - Brewers rice Low risk
Small broken pieces of rice left over from milling. Digestible energy but fewer nutrients than whole rice. - Corn gluten meal Low risk
The protein left after starch is removed from corn. It raises the protein number on the label cheaply, but plant protein is less complete than meat protein. - Salt Low risk
Salt supplies sodium and chloride, which dogs need. Pet foods use small amounts; high salt is mainly a concern for dogs with heart or kidney disease. - Copper sulfate Low risk
A source of copper, an essential trace mineral. Some breeds accumulate copper in the liver, and vets have raised concern that some dog foods supply more than dogs need. - Natural flavor Low risk
Flavoring from natural sources. Normally safe, but the term can hide which animal or plant it came from, which matters for allergies. - Low protein 21.5%
Below 22% on a dry-matter basis.
What it does well
- Complete & balanced
Meets an AAFCO nutrient profile. - Named meat first
First ingredient is lamb meal.
Ingredients
Lamb Meal, Brown Rice, Whole Grain Wheat, Brewers Rice, Corn Gluten Meal, Whole Grain Sorghum, Cracked Pearled Barley, Chicken Fat, Chicken Liver Flavor, Soybean Oil, Dried Beet Pulp, Lactic Acid, Potassium Chloride, Flaxseed, Iodized Salt, Choline Chloride, 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), Calcium Carbonate, L-Lysine, Taurine, minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), L-Carnitine, Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, Natural Flavors, Beta-Carotene
Guaranteed analysis
| Crude protein (min) | 19.5% |
|---|---|
| Crude fat (min) | 12.5% |
| Moisture (max) | 9.5% |
| Calcium (min) | 0.8% |
| Phosphorus (min) | 0.6% |
What the label cannot tell you
- Ingredient order is by weight before cooking; fresh meat counts water.
Sizes and barcodes
- Hill's Science Diet Large Breed Adult Dry Dog Food - Lamb & Brown Rice UPC 052742203805
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