Hill's Science Diet Large Breed Puppy Dry Dog Food - Lamb & Brown Rice

Name: Hill's Science Diet Large Breed Puppy Dry Dog Food - Lamb & Brown Rice
Brand: Hill's Science Diet

Dry food for dogs · Puppy · by Hill's Science Diet

50/100 · Good

We have not seen this label’s AAFCO statement yet.

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What to watch for

Pea protein Moderate risk
Protein extracted from peas, used to raise the protein number without more meat. The FDA has been investigating reports of heart disease (DCM) in dogs eating diets high in peas, lentils and other legumes, often grain-free. No cause has been proven, but it is worth knowing when legumes sit near the top of the list.
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.
Wheat gluten Low risk
Wheat protein used to bind wet foods and raise the protein number. Less complete than animal protein.
Soybean meal Low risk
Ground soybeans after oil extraction, a cheap plant protein. Soy is a recognised food allergen in some dogs and can cause gas.
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.
Sodium tripolyphosphate Low risk
A phosphate used for texture and, in dental chews, to reduce tartar. It adds phosphorus, which matters for dogs with 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.

What it does well

Named meat first
First ingredient is lamb meal.

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, Potassium Chloride, Marine Microalgae Oil, 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.

Guaranteed analysis

Crude fiber (max)	5%

What the label cannot tell you

Ingredient order is by weight before cooking; fresh meat counts water.
Mineral levels are not printed on this label.
We could not find the AAFCO nutritional adequacy statement for this product. Scan the bag to confirm it is complete and balanced.

Sizes and barcodes

Hill's Science Diet Large Breed Puppy Dry Dog Food - Lamb & Brown Rice - 30 Lb UPC 052742060170

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Score version 2026.11.6 · Page updated 2026-11-03