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Hill's Science Diet Puppy Small & Mini Wet Dog Food, Chicken & Vegetables, 3.5 oz. Trays, 12-Pack Review

By Dr. Lena Ortiz · Canine wellness writer · Published 2026-06-09 · Updated 2026-06-23

4.5 (2,300) Amazon rating$35.881,000+ bought last month

Our verdict

Hill's Science Diet Puppy Small and Mini is a chicken and vegetables wet food built for growing small breed puppies, and its 4.5 star rating across 2,305 reviews reflects a dependable, veterinary backed option.

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Best for

Small and mini breed puppies that need a portion controlled wet food to support growth.

Skip if

You have a large breed puppy, since this recipe and tray size are built for small and mini breeds.

  • Form Wet Food
  • Flavor Chicken & Vegetables Stew
  • Benefits High-Quality Protein For Muscle Development
  • Best for Small & Mini Breeds Puppy Premium Nutrition
  • Breed size Small
  • Weight 42 Ounces
  • Priced 29% above the category median ($27.84 across 97 tracked models)

Our scorecard

4.5/5 overall
  • Owner rating4.5/5

    4.5 average across 2,300 owner ratings

  • Popularity2.7/5

    2,300 owner reviews, more 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 12-pack of 3.5 oz trays is part of Hill's Science Diet puppy line, formulated specifically for small and mini breed puppies with a chicken and vegetables stew recipe. Hill's positions this as premium nutrition to support healthy growth during the puppy stage.

At $35.88 for the case, it sits at a premium price point that lines up with the Hill's brand, and with 2,305 reviews at 4.5 stars it has built a solid reputation among small breed puppy owners. About 1,000 cases were bought last month.

Pros

  • Recipe and portions built specifically for small and mini breed puppies
  • Chicken and vegetables stew gives real ingredient variety
  • Single serve 3.5 oz trays simplify portioning for small puppies
  • Strong 4.5 star rating across 2,305 reviews
  • Backed by Hill's veterinary nutrition reputation

Cons

  • Premium price point compared to other canned puppy foods
  • Not suitable for large or giant breed puppies

Specifications

Form
Wet Food
Flavor
Chicken & Vegetables Stew
Benefits
High-Quality Protein For Muscle Development
Best for
Small & Mini Breeds Puppy Premium Nutrition
Breed size
Small
Weight
42 Ounces

Performance notes

Item form is a wet food stew, packaged in easy peel trays and recommended specifically for small breeds. Hill's notes the recipe supports healthy muscle development during the puppy growth stage, in a portion size matched to small and mini breed appetites.

What buyers say

At 4.5 stars across 2,305 reviews, this puppy formula has a solid track record with small breed owners, with around 1,000 cases bought last month reflecting steady, if modest, demand next to Hill's larger sellers.

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Frequently asked questions

Is this formula only for small breed puppies?

Yes, Hill's builds this recipe and tray portion specifically for small and mini breed puppies. A large breed puppy has different growth needs and should use a formula sized for bigger dogs.

What is in the chicken and vegetables recipe?

It is a stew style wet food built around chicken with vegetables mixed in, packaged in single serve 3.5 oz trays that make portioning easy for a growing small breed puppy.

How does this compare in price to other puppy wet foods?

At $35.88 for 12 trays, this sits at a premium price point, consistent with Hill's positioning as a veterinary recommended nutrition brand rather than a budget option.

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