Hill’s Science Diet Adult 7+ Small Paws Chicken & Barley Entree Canned Dog Food
Company info
Company HQ
Topeka, Kansas
Parent company
Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc.Product info
Primary proteins
- Chicken
- Pork Liver
- Corn Gluten Meal
Ingredients
Breed sizes
Toy
Small
Medium
Large
Giant
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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: 3.5%
Fat: 2.5%
Fiber: 1.5%
Moisture: 78%
Ash: 0%
Carb: 14.5%
Dry Matter Analysis
Protein: 15.91%
Fat: 11.36%
Fiber: 6.82%
Ash: 8%
Carb: 65.91%
Calorie Weighted Basis
Protein: 14.54%
Fat: 25.22%
Carb: 60.24%
Our Review
- High moisture content
- Made with fiber-rich flaxseed
- Rich in species-appropriate animal protein
- Affordable
- Free of plant-based thickeners
- Contains a small amount of plant-based proteins
- For supplemental feeding only: this food is not nutritionally complete and balanced according to AAFCO guidelines
- 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 7+ Small Paws Chicken & Barley Entree Canned Dog Food begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.
The first ingredient is Water. Water is added to pet food as a blending agent, or as a thinning agent. It is typically found in wet or moist foods rather than in dry kibble.
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 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 fourth 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 fifth ingredient is Whole Grain Corn. Whole grain corn is the entire corn seed, usually ground for easier consumption. In pet food, whole grain corn acts as a source of inexpensive protein, fiber, and some nutrients.
When we analyzed the ingredients in Hill's Science Diet Adult 7+ Small Paws Chicken & Barley Entree Canned Dog Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.
Price Analysis
Price per oz
Product Price
$0.32
Market Price avg.
$0.32
% From the Avg
0%
Price per 100 kcal
Product Price
$1.08
Market Price avg.
$1.17
% From the Avg
-8%
Price per day
Product Price
$0.65
Market Price avg.
$0.70
% From the Avg
-8%
Hill's Science Diet Adult 7+ Small Paws Chicken & Barley Entree Canned Dog Food is priced below the average market price for wet 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+ Small Paws Chicken & Barley Entree Canned Dog Food to the other 37 wet senior dog food recipes in our database:
DM Protein
Product info
15.91%
All Products avg.
34.07%
% From the Avg
-53%
DM Fat
Product info
11.36%
All Products avg.
19.57%
% From the Avg
-42%
DM Fiber
Product info
6.82%
All Products avg.
9.47%
% From the Avg
-28%
DM Carb
Product info
65.91%
All Products avg.
36.52%
% From the Avg
+80%
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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