Hill’s Science Diet Puppy Small Paws Chicken Meal
Company info
Company HQ
Topeka, Kansas
Parent company
Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc.Product info
Primary proteins
- Chicken Meal
- 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: 24.5%
Fat: 15.5%
Fiber: 3%
Moisture: 10%
Ash: 0%
Carb: 47%
Dry Matter Analysis
Protein: 27.22%
Fat: 17.22%
Fiber: 3.33%
Ash: 8%
Carb: 52.22%
Calorie Weighted Basis
Protein: 22.45%
Fat: 34.49%
Carb: 43.06%
Our Review
- Made with fiber-rich flaxseed
- A good source of omega-3 fatty acids
- Most customers have good experiences with this food
- Has all the nutrients your puppy or mother dog needs
- 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.
| 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 Puppy Small Paws Chicken Meal begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.
The first 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 second ingredient is Whole Grain Wheat. Whole grain wheat is the edible grain from any variety of wheat plant. In pet food, whole grain wheat is a source of carbohydrates, protein, and other nutrients.
The third ingredient is Whole Grain Sorghum. Whole grain sorghum is a gluten-free grain from the sorghum plant. In pet food, whole grain sorghum can serve as a source of dietary fiber, antioxidants, iron, zinc, and vitamins B1 and B2.
The fourth ingredient is Chicken Fat. Chicken fat is a good source of omega-6 fatty acids including linoleic acid. In pet food, chicken fat also adds flavor, improves consistency, and serves as a source of the animal fat pets need for overall wellbeing.
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 Puppy Small Paws Chicken Meal, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.
Price Analysis
Price per lb
Product Price
$3.7
Market Price avg.
$3.8
% From the Avg
-3%
Price per 100 kcal
Product Price
$0.31
Market Price avg.
$0.23
% From the Avg
+37%
Price per day
Product Price
$0.18
Market Price avg.
$0.13
% From the Avg
+42%
Hill's Science Diet Puppy Small Paws Chicken Meal is priced above the average market price for dry puppy food.
Nutritional Analysis
Small puppy breeds don’t experience the rapid bone growth that large breeds do, but they do mature in a shorter time. Like puppy food for dogs of any breed, small puppy breed food typically just supportg the energy needs for growth with a higher caloric density.
With that in mind, we’ve compared Hill's Science Diet Puppy Small Paws Chicken Meal to the other 227 dry puppy food recipes in our database:
DM Protein
Product info
27.22%
All Products avg.
32.35%
% From the Avg
-16%
DM Fat
Product info
17.22%
All Products avg.
17.94%
% From the Avg
-4%
DM Fiber
Product info
3.33%
All Products avg.
4.66%
% From the Avg
-29%
DM Carb
Product info
52.22%
All Products avg.
44.25%
% From the Avg
+18%
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 puppy foods.
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