Hill’s Science Diet Adult Sensitive Stomach & Skin Large Breed Chicken Recipe Dry Dog Food
- Chicken
- Chicken Meal
- Egg Product
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: 21%
Fat: 12%
Fiber: 4%
Moisture: 10%
Ash: 0%
Carb: 53%
Dry Matter Analysis
Protein: 23.33%
Fat: 13.33%
Fiber: 4.44%
Ash: 8%
Carb: 58.89%
Calorie Weighted Basis
Protein: 20.36%
Fat: 28.25%
Carb: 51.39%
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 Sensitive Stomach & Skin Large Breed 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 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 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.
The fourth 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 fifth 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.
When we analyzed the ingredients in Hill's Science Diet Adult Sensitive Stomach & Skin Large Breed 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
$2.67
Market Price avg.
$3.69
% From the Avg
-28%
Price per 100 kcal
Product Price
$0.24
Market Price avg.
$0.34
% From the Avg
-29%
Price per day
Product Price
$0.14
Market Price avg.
$0.20
% From the Avg
-29%
Hill's Science Diet Adult Sensitive Stomach & Skin Large Breed Chicken Recipe Dry Dog Food is priced below the average market price for dry dog food.
Nutritional Analysis
Large breed dogs can certainly have a couple of nutritional needs unique to them. Orthopedic disease is chief among them. These can include hip and elbow dysplasia and earlier onset of arthritis. For this reason, somelarge dog breed foods may contain joint health ingredients like glucosamine and omega fatty acids. The risk of bloat is also much higher for large breed dogs, and this risk can be reduced with large kibble size and foods with a lower fat content.
With that in mind, we’ve compared Hill's Science Diet Adult Sensitive Stomach & Skin Large Breed Chicken Recipe Dry Dog Food to the other 1801 dry dog food recipes in our database:
DM Protein
Product info
23.33%
All Products avg.
30.14%
% From the Avg
-23%
DM Fat
Product info
13.33%
All Products avg.
15.9%
% From the Avg
-16%
DM Fiber
Product info
4.44%
All Products avg.
5.46%
% From the Avg
-19%
DM Carb
Product info
58.89%
All Products avg.
47.61%
% From the Avg
+24%
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 dog foods.
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