Hill’s Science Diet Adult 6+ Large Breed Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food
- Chicken
- Chicken Meal
Ingredients
Breed sizes
Toy
Small
Medium
Large
Giant
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: 17%
Fat: 10%
Fiber: 4%
Moisture: 10%
Ash: 0%
Carb: 59%
Dry Matter Analysis
Protein: 18.89%
Fat: 11.11%
Fiber: 4.44%
Ash: 8%
Carb: 65.56%
Calorie Weighted Basis
Protein: 16.95%
Fat: 24.22%
Carb: 58.83%
Our Review
- Made with fiber-rich flaxseed
- Doesn’t contain fillers, by-products, or artificial additives
- Rich in species-appropriate animal protein
- High in carbohydrates
- Low in moisture
- Contains a small amount of plant-based proteins
- The brand has had multiple recalls over recent years
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 |
|---|---|
| Company Name: | Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc. |
| Product Description: | Canned dog Food |
| Recall Reason: | Labeling problems |
| 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: | 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 6+ Large Breed Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.
The first ingredient is Chicken. Chicken is meat from the domesticated bird of the same name. In pet food, chicken is used as a primary protein source.
The second ingredient is Brown Rice. Brown rice is a name for whole-grain rice with its outer hull removed. The brown rice in pet food can be a source of carbohydrates and fiber. Brown rice also contains omega-6 fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals
The third ingredient is Whole Grain Oats. Whole grain oats have had their tough outer hulls removed before further processing into a coarse high-fiber substance, complete with nutritious bran. The whole grain oats in pet food are a source of carbohydrates, protein, vitamins, minerals to support your companion’s overall well-being.
The fourth 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 fifth 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.
When we analyzed the ingredients in Hill's Science Diet Adult 6+ Large Breed Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.
Price Analysis
Price per lb
Product Price
$2.67
Market Price avg.
$3.81
% From the Avg
-30%
Price per 100 kcal
Product Price
$0.23
Market Price avg.
$0.32
% From the Avg
-27%
Price per day
Product Price
$0.14
Market Price avg.
$0.19
% From the Avg
-27%
Hill's Science Diet Adult 6+ Large Breed Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food is priced below the average market price for dry senior dog food.
Nutritional Analysis
Like middle-aged large dogs, senior large breed dogs are prone to conditions like arthritis and hip dysplasia.Large breed senior dogs share many of the same health concerns as adults, but they may be further along, i.e. conditions like arthritis and hip dysplasia may be worse. For this reason, foods made for large breed seniors often contain joint health ingredients like glucosamine and omega fatty acids. They may also have characteristics seen in large breed foods for dogs of all ages, like larger kibble size and less fat to help reduce bloat.
With that in mind, we’ve compared Hill's Science Diet Adult 6+ Large Breed Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food to the other 107 dry senior dog food recipes in our database:
DM Protein
Product info
18.89%
All Products avg.
28.59%
% From the Avg
-34%
DM Fat
Product info
11.11%
All Products avg.
13.47%
% From the Avg
-18%
DM Fiber
Product info
4.44%
All Products avg.
5.49%
% From the Avg
-19%
DM Carb
Product info
65.56%
All Products avg.
51.73%
% From the Avg
+27%
Analysis Overview
Overall, this is a meat based food that’s low in protein with low fat and high carbohydrate content relative to other dry senior dog foods.
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