Hill’s science diet puppy food stands apart from other dog foods by beginning with chicken meal as its protein source – providing concentrated nutrition in an easy to digest format that’s suitable for puppies.
Once your chicken has been consumed, add whole grains like wheat, cracked barley and sorghum as healthy energy-packed snacks for compact canines.
Contents
Chicken Meal
Chicken meal is the primary ingredient in this dog food and provides more protein than fresh chicken. Furthermore, it is an excellent source of Vitamin B6 and phosphorus as well as providing essential sources of niacin and selenium.
Chicken meal is made from various parts of a bird dissolved in water and then rendered as a dry powder concentrate suitable for pet foods. This process removes moisture while killing off microorganisms, making the product suitable for storage and shipping over extended periods.
Unfortunately, chicken meal can sometimes come from 4D animals that have died of death, disease or disability – though more reputable pet foods will often state which sources were used as protein sources in their protein meals.
Brewer’s Rice
Before rice is packed for human consumption, it goes through a sifting process where smaller broken bits are removed from whole grains and separated as “brewer’s rice,” often used to make beer (hence its name). Brewer’s rice may also be sold to pet food manufacturers for inclusion into recipes; pet industry insiders often refer to this grain by-product as “floor sweepings,” and it does not offer many nutritional advantages for dogs.
Vets typically advise against feeding their pets brewer’s rice as it contains few essential vitamins and nutrients while being an abundant source of carbohydrates. Instead, opt for foods offering a healthy balanced diet with brown rice or oatmeal as these grains provide greater nutrition to support a dog’s individual health needs. Inquire with your veterinarian regarding proper feeding advice as every dog has unique requirements.
Yellow Peas
Pet owners have discovered that grain based diets can be problematic for their dogs. Corn is frequently genetically modified while wheat contains mycotoxins (toxic molds). Therefore, consumers have begun opting for grain free diets such as pea-based products instead.
Peas are the seeds from the yellow Pea plant (Pisum sativum) and are commonly known as legumes or pulses. Legumes provide plenty of dietary fiber and are also an excellent source of protein.
Protein is one of the essential nutrients required for overall body health and wellness, and should be obtained through meat as much as possible; however, plant sources can also provide enough of it – peas are an excellent source of plant-based protein that also contain essential vitamins and minerals.
Barley
Hill’s Science Diet Large Breed Puppy Dry Dog Food contains an ideal balance of minerals for controlled bone development, with optimal levels of calcium to promote controlled growth. Furthermore, fish oil DHA contributes to brain and eye development as well as quality protein sources to develop lean muscle mass in your pup.
Barley grass is a superfood rich in vitamins and minerals, including Vitamin C which boosts energy levels, supports immune health, encourages wound healing, strengthens collagen production and supports wound repair. Furthermore, this nutritional powerhouse boasts antioxidants to protect cells against damage as well as detoxify the body.
Barley contains soluble fiber that helps lower blood glucose and increase insulin release, both of which have been associated with lower risk factors for heart disease such as LDL cholesterol and high blood pressure. Furthermore, barley reduces visceral fat accumulation while improving digestive tract functioning.
Flaxseed
Flaxseed is an excellent natural source of omega-3 fatty acids and dietary fiber for puppies, helping keep both skin and coat health intact, digestive health issues, constipation relief and constipation relief. Unfortunately, however, flaxseed contains phytoestrogens which could negatively impact hormone balance in your pup.
Hill’s Science Diet Puppy Healthy Development Small Bites feature chicken meal as its first ingredient to support building lean muscle mass and provide strong bones and teeth, in addition to DHA from fish oil for brain and eye development. They’ve even designed this diet specifically for small breed puppies.
Hill’s Science Diet Large Breed Puppy Dry Food has been specially developed to meet the specific developmental needs of large breed puppies. It contains an optimal combination of minerals, as well as calcium levels for controlled bone development.
