Hill's Science Diet Small & Mini Adult Dry Dog Food - Chicken & Brown Rice

Name: Hill's Science Diet Small & Mini Adult Dry Dog Food - Chicken & Brown Rice
Brand: Hill's Science Diet

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

54/100 · Good

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

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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.
Corn Low risk
Cooked corn is a digestible source of energy and some protein. It is often criticised but is not a common allergen; its main risk is mould toxins (aflatoxin) when quality control is poor.
Brewers rice Low risk
Small broken pieces of rice left over from milling. Digestible energy but fewer nutrients than whole rice.
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.
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.

What it does well

Named meat first
First ingredient is chicken.

Ingredients

Chicken, Brown Rice, Whole Grain Wheat, Whole Grain Corn, Brewers Rice, Chicken Meal, Whole Grain Sorghum, Chicken Fat, Soybean Meal, Chicken Liver Flavor, Corn Gluten Meal, Pork Liver Flavor, Flaxseed, Lactic Acid, Soybean Oil, Potassium Chloride, L-Lysine, Iodized Salt, 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), Pumpkin, Choline Chloride, DL-Methionine, Calcium Carbonate, Taurine, 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)	4%
Moisture (max)	10%

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 Small & Mini Adult Dry Dog Food - Chicken & Brown Rice - 4.5 Lb UPC 052742909608

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Score version 2026.11.6 · Page updated 2026-11-03