Hill’s Science Diet Adult 7+ Small & Mini Senior Vitality Chicken & Vegetable Stew Canned Dog Food
- Chicken
- Pork Liver
- Egg Product
- Hydrolyzed Chicken Liver
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: 3%
Fat: 2%
Fiber: 2%
Moisture: 85%
Ash: 0%
Carb: 8%
Dry Matter Analysis
Protein: 20%
Fat: 13.33%
Fiber: 13.33%
Ash: 8%
Carb: 53.33%
Calorie Weighted Basis
Protein: 18.92%
Fat: 30.63%
Carb: 50.45%
Our Review
- High moisture content
- Made with fiber-rich flaxseed
- Rich in species-appropriate animal protein
- A good source of omega-3 fatty acids
- Expensive
- High in carbohydrates
- Contains a small amount of 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 7+ Small & Mini Senior Vitality Chicken & Vegetable Stew Canned Dog Food begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.
The first ingredient is Chicken Broth. Chicken broth is made by boiling chicken meat, skin, and bones to obtain nutrients including fat, vitamins, and minerals. In pet food, chicken broth increases moisture and improves flavor.
The second 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 third ingredient is Pork Liver. Pork liver is organ meat from swine. The pork liver in pet food is a source of protein, iron, and many other nutrients.
The fourth ingredient is Rice. Rice is a gluten-free cereal grain. In pet food, rice is a source of easily digestible carbohydrates.
The fifth ingredient is Carrots. In pet food, carrots serve as a source of easily digested carbohydrate and fiber. Carrots contain many essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that can help support your pet’s health.
When we analyzed the ingredients in Hill's Science Diet Adult 7+ Small & Mini Senior Vitality Chicken & Vegetable Stew Canned Dog Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.
Price Analysis
Price per oz
Product Price
$0.52
Market Price avg.
$0.32
% From the Avg
+63%
Price per 100 kcal
Product Price
$2.27
Market Price avg.
$1.25
% From the Avg
+81%
Price per day
Product Price
$1.36
Market Price avg.
$0.75
% From the Avg
+81%
Hill's Science Diet Adult 7+ Small & Mini Senior Vitality Chicken & Vegetable Stew Canned Dog Food is priced well above the average market price for wet senior dog food.
Nutritional Analysis
As opposed to formulas intended for growth (puppy) and maintenance (adult), there are no special label requirements or legal definitions for “senior” diets. Senior diets are actually only required to meet the same nutritional needs as for adult diets. This means that there can be a lot of variation and interpretation by different food companies on what makes up a senior diet. Senior diets can have varying amounts of protein, fat, carbs, phosphorus, sodium, and fiber.
The assumptions that all senior pets need low protein, low fat and carbs, low phosphorus and sodium, and high fiber across the board are incorrect. The need for higher or lower levels of these nutrients varies greatly from dog to dog. That’s why it’s very important for senior pets for their pet parents to work with their veterinarian to decide what type of diet is most appropriate. For many young senior pets, the adult diets they’ve been on may be just fine to continue.
With that in mind, we’ve compared Hill's Science Diet Adult 7+ Small & Mini Senior Vitality Chicken & Vegetable Stew Canned Dog Food to the other 37 wet senior dog food recipes in our database:
DM Protein
Product info
20%
All Products avg.
34.07%
% From the Avg
-41%
DM Fat
Product info
13.33%
All Products avg.
19.57%
% From the Avg
-32%
DM Fiber
Product info
13.33%
All Products avg.
9.47%
% From the Avg
+41%
DM Carb
Product info
53.33%
All Products avg.
36.52%
% From the Avg
+46%
Analysis Overview
Overall, this is a meat based food that’s low in protein with low fat and high carbohydrate content relative to other wet senior dog foods.
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