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Hill’s Science Diet Adult 7+ Senior Vitality Small & Mini Chicken & Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food

Hill's Science Diet Adult 7+ Senior Vitality Small & Mini Chicken & Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food
Company info
Company HQ
Topeka, Kansas us-flag
Parent company
Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc.
Product info
Age Range: Senior
Food Form Dry Senior Dog Food
Cost per day: $0.31
Primary proteins
  • Chicken
  • Egg Product
  • Corn Gluten Meal

Ingredients

Chicken, Brewers Rice, Yellow Peas, Cracked Pearled Barley, Whole Grain Oats, Whole Grain Corn, Egg Product, Chicken Fat, Corn Gluten Meal, Chicken Liver Flavor, Pork Liver Flavor, Soybean Oil, Flaxseed, Lactic Acid, L-Lysine, Potassium Chloride, Calcium Carbonate, Dicalcium Phosphate, Carrots, Dried Tomato Pomace, Dried Citrus Pulp, Spinach, Fish Oil, 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), Lipoic Acid, Choline Chloride, Taurine, minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Natural Flavors, Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, L-Tryptophan, L-Carnitine, Beta-Carotene.

Breed sizes

size-1 Toy
size-2 Small
size-3 Medium
size-4 Large
size-5 Giant

Overall Score

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54%

Ratings

? This rating is determined by comparing the food’s nutritional content to AAFCO standards and other foods in our database. Nutrient Value 25%
? Each recipe is evaluated based on a 5-point ingredient rating system that measures ingredients’ nutritional value, safety, and more. Quality of Ingredients 62%
? We scan the FDA’s database and rate each brand by the number of recalls in its history. Brands with fewer recalls receive higher ratings. Recall History 28%
? By comparing the prices of foods in our database, we determine if a food is above or below market average price. Lower-priced foods receive higher ratings. Price 36%
? This metric is based on customer ratings from various retailers. Customer Experience 90%
? Our rating system evaluates each food’s manufacturing method, assigning higher ratings to manufacturing processes that promote higher nutritional value. Manufacturing Method 40%
? Based on the variety of sizes available. Size Variety 100%

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

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Protein: 19%

Fat: 11%

Fiber: 3%

Moisture: 10%

Ash: 0%

Carb: 57%

Dry Matter Analysis

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Protein: 21.11%

Fat: 12.22%

Fiber: 3.33%

Ash: 8%

Carb: 63.33%

Calorie Weighted Basis

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Protein: 18.5%

Fat: 26.01%

Carb: 55.49%

Our Review

Pros
  • Made with fiber-rich flaxseed
  • A good source of omega-3 fatty acids
Cons
  • 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.

Hill's Science Diet - Dry dog food (06/02/2014) -+
Date:06/02/2014
Company Name:Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc.
Product Description:Dry dog food
Recall Reason:Salmonella
Hill's Science Diet - Canned dog Food (11/28/2015) -+
Date:11/28/2015
Company Name:Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc.
Product Description:Canned dog Food
Recall Reason:Labeling problems
Hill's Science Diet - Canned Dog Food (01/31/2019) -+
Date:01/31/2019
Company Name:Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc.
Product Description:Canned Dog Food
Recall Reason:Potentially Elevated Levels of Vitamin D
Hill's Prescription Diet - Canned Dog Food (01/31/2019) -+
Date:01/31/2019
Company Name:Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc.
Product Description:Canned Dog Food
Recall Reason:Potentially Elevated Levels of Vitamin D
Hill's Science Diet - Canned Dog Food (05/21/2019) -+
Date:05/21/2019
Company Name:Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc.
Product Description:Canned Dog Food
Recall Reason:Potentially Elevated Levels of Vitamin D
Hill's Prescription Diet - Canned Dog Food (05/21/2019) -+
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 7+ Senior Vitality Small & Mini Chicken & 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 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 third ingredient is Yellow Peas. Yellow peas are a grain-free, gluten-free source of protein, fiber, and carbohydrates. In pet food, yellow peas serve as an energy source as well as a supplementary source of vitamins and minerals.

The fourth 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 fifth 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.

When we analyzed the ingredients in Hill's Science Diet Adult 7+ Senior Vitality Small & Mini Chicken & 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

$5.49

Market Price avg.

$3.81

% From the Avg

+44%

Price per 100 kcal

Product Price

$0.51

Market Price avg.

$0.32

% From the Avg

+61%

Price per day

Product Price

$0.31

Market Price avg.

$0.19

% From the Avg

+62%

Hill's Science Diet Adult 7+ Senior Vitality Small & Mini Chicken & Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food is priced above 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 7+ Senior Vitality Small & Mini Chicken & Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food to the other 107 dry senior dog food recipes in our database:

DM Protein

DM Protein

Product info

21.11%

All Products avg.

28.59%

% From the Avg

-26%

DM Fat

DM Fat

Product info

12.22%

All Products avg.

13.47%

% From the Avg

-9%

DM Fiber

DM Fiber

Product info

3.33%

All Products avg.

5.49%

% From the Avg

-39%

DM Carb

DM Carb

Product info

63.33%

All Products avg.

51.73%

% From the Avg

+22%

Analysis Overview

Overall, this is a meat 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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