Hill's Science Diet
Puppy Small Bites Dry Food Chicken
Puppy Small Bites Dry Food Chicken
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𦴠Protein Score: â 3/5
Crude Protein: 27.8% (Great for small breed pups)
Main Sources: Chicken, Chicken Meal, Pea Protein, Soybean Meal
Why Not Higher?
The protein percentage is great, but a large share comes from plants rather than high-quality meat.
đĽ Fat Score: â 5/5
Crude Fat: 19% (Ideal for small breed pups)
Fat Sources: Chicken Fat, Soybean Oil, Flaxseed, Fish Oil
Omega-6 to Omega-3 Ratio: 6.63:1 (Ideal balance)
𼊠Ingredient Quality Score: â 1.5/5
Transparency: Mixedâincludes vague flavors and by-products
Filler Alert! Corn, wheat, and soy are high on the list
Functional Boost! Moderateâfish oil, flaxseed, cranberries
⥠Caloric Density Score: â 4/5
Calories: 375 kcal/100g (Strong for growing pups)
â 3.2 / 5
Like a party pie at a kidsâ birthdayâtasty, energetic, but mostly puff and pastry underneath.
The Quick Bite
This small breed puppy formula fires up with 27.8% protein, 19% fat, and a punchy 375 kcal/100gânumbers thatâll keep your little legend running laps around the lounge. Itâs got chicken, fish oil, flaxseed, and cranberries to back it up, plus an ideal omega-6 to 3 ratio (6.63:1) for glossy coats and happy skin. But hereâs the rub: plant proteins like pea and soy prop up the stats, and it leans heavy on corn, wheat, and vague bits like ânatural flavorsâ. It gets the job done, but premium pups deserve fewer shortcuts and more substance.
What It Gets Right
â High protein (27.8%) and fat (19%)âgreat for puppy growth
â Balanced fat sources, including chicken fat and fish oil
â Omega-6 to 3 ratio (6.63:1) is spot-on for skin and inflammation
â Includes fish oil, flaxseed, beta-carotene, and cranberries
â Calorie level (375 kcal/100g) supports healthy puppy metabolism
Where It Falls Short
â Pea protein and soybean meal bump up the proteinâbut dilute meat quality
â Corn, wheat, and soy dominate the ingredient listâcommon fillers
â Label includes vague terms like "natural flavors" and "hydrolyzed chicken flavor"
â Functional boost is there, but not standout compared to more premium options







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