Hill’s Science Diet Adult Perfect Weight Small Bites Chicken Recipe Dry Dog Food
- Chicken
- Corn Gluten Meal
- 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: 24%
Fat: 8%
Fiber: 13%
Moisture: 10%
Ash: 0%
Carb: 45%
Dry Matter Analysis
Protein: 26.67%
Fat: 8.89%
Fiber: 14.44%
Ash: 8%
Carb: 50%
Calorie Weighted Basis
Protein: 27.14%
Fat: 21.97%
Carb: 50.89%
Our Review
- Made with fiber-rich flaxseed
- Low protein content
- High in carbohydrates
- Low in moisture
- Contains 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 |
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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 Perfect Weight Small Bites Chicken 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 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 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 fourth ingredient is Pea Fiber. Pea fiber is sourced from the hulls of yellow field peas. The pea fiber in pet food is a source of both soluble and insoluble fiber, which may benefit your companion’s digestive system.
The fifth ingredient is Corn Gluten Meal. Corn gluten meal is produced as a byproduct from the manufacture of corn syrup and other sweeteners made with corn. It contains no wheat gluten. The corn gluten meal in pet food is a source of inexpensive protein, but it has high levels of cysteine, which have been linked to the formation of urinary stones.
When we analyzed the ingredients in Hill's Science Diet Adult Perfect Weight Small Bites Chicken Recipe Dry Dog Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.
Price Analysis
Price per lb
Product Price
$4.05
Market Price avg.
$3.69
% From the Avg
+10%
Price per 100 kcal
Product Price
$0.42
Market Price avg.
$0.34
% From the Avg
+26%
Price per day
Product Price
$0.25
Market Price avg.
$0.20
% From the Avg
+27%
Hill's Science Diet Adult Perfect Weight Small Bites Chicken Recipe Dry Dog Food is priced within the average market price for dry dog food.
Nutritional Analysis
Your adult dog needs a balance of macro and micronutrients to thrive. A food formulated for adult maintenance or all life stages is made to meet these needs. While there can be a lot of variation in actual calorie density, adult dog foods are generally intended to provide for basic calorie needs of the average active dog. In addition to satisfying their energy needs, these foods provide the protein, fat, carbohydrates, fiber, and other nutrients your adult dog needs to survive. Again, not all adult foods are the same, so you may have to search around for the right fit for your dog.
With that in mind, we’ve compared Hill's Science Diet Adult Perfect Weight Small Bites Chicken Recipe Dry Dog Food to the other 1801 dry dog food recipes in our database:
DM Protein
Product info
26.67%
All Products avg.
30.14%
% From the Avg
-12%
DM Fat
Product info
8.89%
All Products avg.
15.9%
% From the Avg
-44%
DM Fiber
Product info
14.44%
All Products avg.
5.46%
% From the Avg
+164%
DM Carb
Product info
50%
All Products avg.
47.61%
% From the Avg
+5%
Analysis Overview
Overall, this is a meat based food that’s low in protein with low fat and moderate carbohydrate content relative to other dry dog foods.
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