Hill’s Science Diet Adult 11+ Small Paws Chicken Meal
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Estimated Nutrient Content
To understand the nutrient content of pet food, we visualize its macronutrient composition in three ways. In the charts below, you’ll see a guaranteed analysis on an as-fed basis, a dry matter analysis, and a breakdown of the food’s macronutrients on a calorie-weighted basis.
Remember that all of these values are estimates based on the guaranteed analysis published by the company, and the food’s actual nutrient values may be slightly different.
Guaranteed Analysis
Protein: 18%
Fat: 11%
Fiber: 4%
Moisture: 10%
Ash: 0%
Carb: 57%
Dry Matter Analysis
Protein: 20%
Fat: 12.22%
Fiber: 4.44%
Ash: 8%
Carb: 63.33%
Calorie Weighted Basis
Protein: 17.7%
Fat: 26.26%
Carb: 56.04%
Our Review
- Made with fiber-rich flaxseed
- A good source of omega-3 fatty acids
- Most customers have good experiences with this food
- High in carbohydrates
- Low in moisture
- Contains plant-based proteins
- The brand has had multiple recalls over recent years
- Some dogs may be allergic to fish
Recall History
The following list (if present) shows all dog food recalls related to Hill's Science Diet since 2011. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.
| Date: | 06/02/2014 |
|---|---|
| Company Name: | Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc. |
| Product Description: | Dry dog food |
| Recall Reason: | Salmonella |
| Date: | 11/28/2015 |
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| Company Name: | Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc. |
| Product Description: | Canned dog Food |
| Recall Reason: | Labeling problems |
| Date: | 01/31/2019 |
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| Company Name: | Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc. |
| Product Description: | Canned Dog Food |
| Recall Reason: | Potentially Elevated Levels of Vitamin D |
| Date: | 01/31/2019 |
|---|---|
| Company Name: | Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc. |
| Product Description: | Canned Dog Food |
| Recall Reason: | Potentially Elevated Levels of Vitamin D |
| Date: | 05/21/2019 |
|---|---|
| Company Name: | Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc. |
| Product Description: | Canned Dog Food |
| Recall Reason: | Potentially Elevated Levels of Vitamin D |
| Date: | 05/21/2019 |
|---|---|
| Company Name: | Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc. |
| Product Description: | Canned Dog Food |
| Recall Reason: | Potentially Elevated Levels of Vitamin D |
Ingredient Review
Our review of Hill's Science Diet Adult 11+ Small Paws Chicken Meal begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.
The first ingredient is Chicken Meal. In pet food, chicken meal is often listed as a source of protein. Chicken meal is produced by baking and grinding chicken meat and skin. As a dry form of animal protein, it is most often found in kibble and treats.
The second ingredient is Cracked Pearled Barley. Cracked pearled barley is the cereal grain barley, with its outer hull removed and the inner portion cracked open. In pet food, cracked pearled barley serves as a source of carbohydrates. It is lower in nutrients than whole barley or barley groats.
The third ingredient is Brewers Rice. Brewers rice is a byproduct of the beer industry. The brewers rice in pet food has been dried and ground for use as a carbohydrate source, often in gluten-free recipes.
The fourth ingredient is Whole Grain Wheat. Whole grain wheat is the edible grain from any variety of wheat plant. In pet food, whole grain wheat is a source of carbohydrates, protein, and other nutrients.
The fifth ingredient is Whole Grain Sorghum. Whole grain sorghum is a gluten-free grain from the sorghum plant. In pet food, whole grain sorghum can serve as a source of dietary fiber, antioxidants, iron, zinc, and vitamins B1 and B2.
When we analyzed the ingredients in Hill's Science Diet Adult 11+ Small Paws Chicken Meal, we found that most of the protein is derived from plant based sources.
Price Analysis
Price per lb
Product Price
$3.95
Market Price avg.
$3.81
% From the Avg
+4%
Price per 100 kcal
Product Price
$0.35
Market Price avg.
$0.32
% From the Avg
+11%
Price per day
Product Price
$0.21
Market Price avg.
$0.19
% From the Avg
+11%
Hill's Science Diet Adult 11+ Small Paws Chicken Meal is priced within the average market price for dry senior dog food.
Nutritional Analysis
As dogs get older, they may experience joint problems like arthritis. In addition to characteristics of adult small breed dog foods like higher calorie density and smaller kibble size, small breed senior dog foods may also have glucosamine and fatty acid supplementation to support joint health.
With that in mind, we’ve compared Hill's Science Diet Adult 11+ Small Paws Chicken Meal to the other 107 dry senior dog food recipes in our database:
DM Protein
Product info
20%
All Products avg.
28.59%
% From the Avg
-30%
DM Fat
Product info
12.22%
All Products avg.
13.47%
% From the Avg
-9%
DM Fiber
Product info
4.44%
All Products avg.
5.49%
% From the Avg
-19%
DM Carb
Product info
63.33%
All Products avg.
51.73%
% From the Avg
+22%
Analysis Overview
Overall, this is a plant based food that’s low in protein with moderate fat and high carbohydrate content relative to other dry senior dog foods.
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