Owners of growing puppies of any breed size who want a larger bag to cover a longer stretch of the growth phase.
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Form Pellet
Flavor Chicken & Brown Rice
Benefits Supports Brain, Eye, Muscle, And Bone Development In Growing Puppies
Best for Puppy Premium Nutrition
Breed size All
Weight 15.5 Pounds
Priced 37% above the category median ($37.22 across 146 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.8/5overall
Owner rating4.8/5
4.8 average across 3,109 owner ratings
Popularity2.1/5
3,109 owner reviews, fewer than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other dog food and health supplements we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
["This Hill's Science Diet puppy food is formulated for all breed sizes rather than a specific breed group, using a Chicken and Brown Rice recipe. It highlights DHA from fish oil to support brain and eye development, along with ingredients meant to support muscle and bone growth during the puppy stage.", "It's described as all-natural and veterinarian recommended, and the pellet-style kibble comes in a 15.5 lb bag, a larger size than some of the small breed specific bags in this lineup, suited to bigger puppies or multi-dog households.", "At $50.99, it holds a 4.8 star average from 3,109 ratings, with about 2,000 bags bought in a typical month, consistent with Hill's strong reputation in the puppy category."]
Pros
DHA from fish oil supports brain and eye development
Formulated for all breed sizes, not just one breed group
15.5 lb bag size covers more feedings between purchases
Strong 4.8 star average across over 3,100 ratings
All-natural ingredient positioning
Cons
Larger bag size may not suit single small breed puppy households
Not breed-specific, so it lacks the tailored kibble shape of specialty lines
Chicken-based recipe won't work for puppies with poultry sensitivities
Specifications
Form
Pellet
Flavor
Chicken & Brown Rice
Benefits
Supports Brain, Eye, Muscle, And Bone Development In Growing Puppies
Best for
Puppy Premium Nutrition
Breed size
All
Weight
15.5 Pounds
Performance notes
The pellet kibble is built around Chicken and Brown Rice and formulated for all breed sizes, with DHA from fish oil called out specifically for brain and eye development, alongside general support for muscle and bone growth typical of a puppy growth formula.
What buyers say
A 4.8 star average across 3,109 ratings and roughly 2,000 bags bought monthly reflects a solid and consistent track record for this puppy formula among Hill's regular customer base.
Yes, it's formulated for all breed sizes rather than one specific breed group, which makes it a flexible option for multi-dog or mixed breed households.
What does the DHA in this food do?
The DHA comes from fish oil and is included to support brain and eye development during the puppy growth stage.
What size bag is this?
This listing is a 15.5 lb bag, larger than some of the small breed specific options, suited to bigger puppies or households with more than one dog.
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