Hill’s Science Diet Adult Small & Mini Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food, 4.5lb bag

Chicken & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food for Adult Small and Mini Breeds

Product Description

Hill’s Science Diet Adult Small & Mini Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food is a tailored nutrition formula designed specifically for the faster metabolism and unique needs of small and mini breed adult dogs during the prime of their life. Featuring ActivBiome+ Multi-Benefit, a special blend of prebiotic fibers and antioxidants, this formula supports digestion, the immune system, and organ health all in one daily kibble. Verified by AAFCO feeding tests for adult dog maintenance, available in 4.5 lb and 15.5 lb bags.

Benefits

ActivBiome+ Multi-Benefit Formula: Contains ActivBiome+ Multi-Benefit, a special blend of prebiotic fibers and antioxidants specifically designed to support digestion, immune system, and organ health simultaneously.

Supports Faster Metabolism: Formulated to fuel the faster metabolism of small and mini-breed dogs, delivering balanced energy from the right combination of protein, fats, and carbohydrates at every meal.

Lean Muscle Support: Real chicken as the first ingredient provides high-quality protein that helps small adult dogs maintain and build lean muscle throughout their active daily lives.

Healthy Digestion: Easy-to-digest ingredients, including pumpkin,n support comfortable and efficient digestion in small breed adult dogs with every serving.

Ideal Body Weight Support: Balanced nutrition helps support an ideal body weight, making this formula a sound everyday choice for small and mini-breed dogs up to 25 lbs when full-grown.

Unique Kibble Texture: Specially crafted with a delightful kibble texture designed to suit the smaller jaw size and unique chewing preferences of small and mini breed adult dogs.

Antioxidant Vitamin Blend: Vitamins C at 205 ppm and E at 822 IU/kg on a dry matter basis provide strong antioxidant support to help keep the immune system healthy throughout daily feeding.

Variants

4.5 lb

15.5 lb

Ingredients

Chicken, Brown Rice, Whole Grain Wheat, Whole Grain Corn, Brewers Rice, Chicken Meal, Whole Grain Sorghum, Chicken Fat, Soybean Meal, Chicken Liver Flavor, Corn Protein Meal, Pork Liver Flavor, Flaxseed, Lactic Acid, Soybean Oil, Potassium Chloride, L-Lysine, Whole Grain Oats, Iodized Salt, Fructooligosaccharides (FOS), vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Pumpkin, Choline Chloride, DL-Methionine, Calcium Carbonate, Taurine, minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, Natural Flavors, L-Carnitine, Beta-Carotene.

Guaranteed Analysis

Nutrient	Dry Matter %
Protein	25%
Fat	15.3%
Carbohydrate / NFE	52.8%
Crude Fiber	1.5%
Calcium	0.84%
Phosphorus	0.76%
Potassium	0.84%
Sodium	0.33%
Magnesium	0.118%
Vitamin C	205 ppm
Vitamin E	822 IU/kg
Total Omega-3 FA	0.59%
Total Omega-6 FA	3.62%

Calorie Content: 3699 kcal/kg | 357 kcal per cup

How to Use

Recommended-Usage Chart

Weight of Dog – lbs (kgs)	Amount per Day – cups (grams)
2 lbs (0.9 kg)	1/4 cup (25 g)
5 lbs (2.3 kg)	5/8 cup (60 g)
8 lbs (3.6 kg)	7/8 cup (85 g)
10 lbs (4.5 kg)	1 cup (95 g)
15 lbs (6.8 kg)	1 1/3 cups (130 g)
20 lbs (9.1 kg)	1 2/3 cups (160 g)
25 lbs (11.3 kg)	2 cups (190 g)

Disclaimer: This dosage information is provided by the manufacturer. Always consult your veterinarian before administering or adjusting any supplement for your pet.

Directions for Use

Adjust for Optimal Weight: Feeding amounts should be adjusted as needed to help the dog maintain an ideal body weight, and a vet should be consulted if the right portion size is unclear.

Transition Over 7 Days: When switching to this food, gradually mix more of the new kibble with less of the old food each day over a full 7-day period to allow the dog to adjust without digestive disruption.

Fresh Water Always: Keep fresh drinking water accessible to the dog at all times throughout the day, alongside every meal, to support proper daily hydration.

Review Needs as Dog Ages: A dog’s nutritional needs can change over time, so discussing the feeding plan with a veterinarian at every routine check-up is encouraged.

Keep Packaging Away: Store all packaging materials away from both pets and children at all times to prevent potential suffocation hazards.

Additional Information

Precautions

For Adult Dogs Ages 1 to 6 Only: Made for adult small and mini-breed dogs aged 1 to 6 years that weigh up to 25 pounds fully grown.

Not for Puppies or Mature Adult Dogs: Not suitable for puppies or dogs over 6 years old. Nursing or pregnant dogs should be switched to Hill’s Science Diet Puppy Small Paws dog food during those stages.

Feeding Chart is a Starting Point: The feeding chart amounts are a starting guide only. Adjust portions over time based on your dog’s body condition and veterinary advice.

Count All Daily Food: Always count treats and any extra food given alongside this kibble as part of your dog’s total daily calorie intake to avoid overfeeding.

Possible Side Effects

Digestive Sensitivity on Transition: Switching to a new food too abruptly may cause temporary stomach discomfort in some dogs, making the 7-day gradual introduction especially important for small breed dogs.

Storage Information

Seal After Each Use: Close the bag tightly after use to protect the remaining food from moisture and contamination.

Cool and Dry Storage: Store the bag in a dry, cool place below 100°F (38°C) to keep the food fresh and maintain its nutritional quality between feedings.