4.7(7,400)Amazon rating$23.978,000+ bought last month
Our verdict
Hill's Science Diet Adult Sensitive Stomach and Skin Small Bites is a chicken and barley formula formulated to support dogs with digestive or skin sensitivities, and it is one of the most reviewed foods in this lineup with a 4.7 star average across roughly 7,400 ratings.
Adult dogs, ages 1 to 6, that need a small bite kibble formulated to support a sensitive stomach and skin, especially medium and small breeds.
Skip if
Your dog does not have stomach or skin sensitivities and you would rather choose a standard maintenance formula, or you need a large breed kibble size.
Form Pellet
Flavor Chicken
Best for Stomach & Skin Sensitivity Support Small Kibble
Breed size Small
Weight 4 Pounds
Priced 36% below the category median ($37.22 across 146 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.7/5overall
Owner rating4.7/5
4.7 average across 7,400 owner ratings
Popularity3.9/5
7,400 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 formula is built around chicken and barley and formulated to support sensitive stomach and skin issues, with a small bites kibble size aimed at medium and small breed adult dogs ages 1 to 6. Hill's also lists a human-grade ingredient claim on this recipe.
At $23.97 for a 4 lb bag, it comes out to roughly $6 per pound, higher than a full-size bag would cost, which is typical for a smaller specialty-size bag from this brand.
With roughly 7,400 ratings averaging 4.7 stars and about 8,000 units bought in the past month, it is the most heavily reviewed and most frequently repurchased dry food covered in this lineup.
Pros
Formulated to support a sensitive stomach and skin, a common need for many adult dogs
Small bite kibble size suited to medium and small breeds
Chicken and barley recipe with a human-grade ingredient claim
Nearly 7,400 ratings at a 4.7 star average, one of the strongest samples in this category
High repeat purchase volume, about 8,000 units bought in the past month
Cons
4 lb bag is a smaller size, so the cost per pound runs higher than bigger bags
Contains chicken and barley, so it is not an option if your dog needs to avoid either
Not a substitute for veterinary care if your dog has a diagnosed digestive or skin condition
Specifications
Form
Pellet
Flavor
Chicken
Best for
Stomach & Skin Sensitivity Support Small Kibble
Breed size
Small
Weight
4 Pounds
Performance notes
Small bites pellet formula built around chicken and barley, positioned to support sensitive stomach and skin issues in adult dogs ages 1 to 6, with a human-grade ingredient claim and a kibble size aimed at medium and small breeds.
What buyers say
With roughly 7,400 ratings averaging 4.7 stars and about 8,000 units bought in the past month, this is the most heavily reviewed and most frequently repurchased dry food covered here, a strong signal that it works well for a lot of dogs with sensitivities.
What does Sensitive Stomach and Skin mean for this food?
It means the recipe is formulated to support dogs with digestive or skin sensitivities, using chicken and barley as the core ingredients. It is formulated nutrition rather than a treatment, so a dog with an ongoing digestive or skin problem should still be evaluated by a vet.
What breed sizes is it made for?
It is labeled for medium and small breeds with a small bite kibble size, so if you have a large breed dog you may want a formula sized for bigger mouths.
Is the 4 lb bag good value?
At $23.97, it runs around $6 per pound, higher than a full-size bag would cost, but the smaller size can work well if you are trying the formula for the first time or feeding a smaller dog.
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