4.7(2,800)Amazon rating$86.993,000+ bought last month
Our verdict
Hill's Science Diet Adult 1-5 Light Large Breed is a low calorie chicken and barley formula built for large breed dogs that need to manage their weight, and it holds a 4.7 star average across roughly 2,800 ratings.
Large breed adult dogs, ages 1 to 5, that need fewer calories to manage weight while still getting hip and joint, muscle, skin and coat, and digestive support.
Skip if
Your dog is a small or medium breed, is not carrying extra weight, or you would rather avoid chicken and barley.
Form Pellet
Flavor Chicken & Barley
Benefits Supports Weight Management, Heart Health, And Mobility; Promotes Skin And Coat Health; Satisfies Hunger; Made With Trusted Ingredients.
Best for Weight Management, Hip And Joint Support, Muscle Care, Skin And Coat Health, Digestive Health, Large Breed Formula
Breed size Large
Weight 30 Pounds
Priced 134% above the category median ($37.22 across 146 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.7/5overall
Owner rating4.7/5
4.7 average across 2,800 owner ratings
Popularity1.8/5
2,800 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 formula is built around a chicken and barley recipe labeled with a low calorie claim, and it is aimed squarely at large breed adult dogs that need to shed or manage weight. Alongside the weight management focus, Hill's lists support for hip and joint health, muscle care, skin and coat condition, and digestive health, so it is positioned as a broader everyday formula rather than a single-purpose diet food.
The 30 lb bag is sized for a big dog's appetite, and at $86.99 it works out to roughly $2.90 per pound, which sits on the higher end for large breed dry food, reflecting the weight management formulation and the Hill's Science Diet name.
With roughly 2,800 ratings averaging 4.7 stars and about 3,000 units bought in the past month, this is a well established, frequently repurchased choice for large breed owners managing their dog's weight.
Pros
Low calorie formula built specifically for weight management in large breed dogs
Chicken and barley recipe paired with hip and joint, muscle, skin and coat, and digestive support
Large 30 lb bag suits a big dog's appetite without frequent reorders
4.7 star average across roughly 2,800 ratings
From an established, veterinarian-focused brand, Hill's Pet Nutrition
Cons
Contains chicken and barley, so it is not an option if your dog needs to avoid either
At roughly $2.90 per pound, it costs more than many everyday large breed formulas
Full guaranteed analysis and exact calorie count are not listed here, so check the bag for specifics
Specifications
Form
Pellet
Flavor
Chicken & Barley
Benefits
Supports Weight Management, Heart Health, And Mobility; Promotes Skin And Coat Health; Satisfies Hunger; Made With Trusted Ingredients.
Best for
Weight Management, Hip And Joint Support, Muscle Care, Skin And Coat Health, Digestive Health, Large Breed Formula
Breed size
Large
Weight
30 Pounds
Performance notes
Labeled a low calorie, pellet-form formula built on chicken and barley, with claims covering weight management, hip and joint support, muscle care, skin and coat health, and digestive health, specifically for large breed adult dogs ages 1 to 5.
What buyers say
A 4.7 star average across roughly 2,800 ratings, plus about 3,000 units bought in the past month, is a strong and consistent signal for a large breed weight management formula.
Yes. It is labeled Light with a low calorie claim, and it is built specifically for large breed adult dogs that need to manage their weight. It also lists support for hip and joint, muscle, skin and coat, and digestive health.
What size dogs is it made for?
It is formulated for large breed adult dogs between 1 and 5 years old. If you have a small or medium breed dog, a different Hill's formula sized for them would be a better fit.
Is it grain free?
No. It is built around chicken and barley, so it is a grain-inclusive recipe rather than a grain-free one.
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