8.5

Hill's Science Diet

Hill's Science Diet Adult Chicken & Barley

Vet ApprovedDry Dog FoodAdult

🩺 Vet Verdict

One of the most frequently veterinarian-recommended brands. Formulated with AAFCO feeding trial validation and backed by decades of nutritional research. Excellent track record.

Score Breakdown

Ingredient Quality
8
Nutritional Completeness
9
Transparency
8
Value for Money
7
Recall History
10

Ingredient Analysis

First 5 Ingredients

1. Chicken2. Whole Grain Wheat3. Cracked Pearled Barley4. Whole Grain Sorghum5. Whole Grain Corn

Notable Inclusions

Vitamin EOmega-6 fatty acidsNatural fiber blend

Controversial Ingredients

Whole grain corn

Guaranteed Analysis

24%

Protein (min)

15.5%

Fat (min)

4%

Fiber (max)

10%

Moisture (max)

363 kcal/cup

Best For

  • Adult dogs
  • Sensitive skin
  • Dogs on vet-recommended diets

Not Ideal For

  • Budget-conscious buyers
  • Grain-free preference

Pricing

Estimated monthly cost

$55–$85

premium tier

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Quick Facts

BrandHill's Science Diet
Typedry dog food
Life Stageadult
Protein24% min
Fat15.5% min
Calories363 kcal/cup

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