Hill's Science Diet Adult Light Dry Dog Food with Chicken Meal & Barley, 15 lb Bag

Low-Calorie Chicken Dry Food for Less Active Adult Dogs

Product Description

Hill's Science Diet Adult Light Chicken Meal and Barley Recipe dry dog food is precise nutrition for less active adult dogs aged 1 to 6 years requiring a low-calorie food to maintain a healthy weight and lifestyle. Featuring ActivBiome+ Multi-Benefit technology, high-quality protein, natural fibers, and L-Carnitine, this formula supports ideal body weight, healthy digestion, lean muscle, and a beautiful coat. It is validated by AAFCO feeding tests to provide balanced and complete nutrition for the maintenance of adult dogs.

Benefits

• ActivBiome+ Multi-Benefit: This formula contains ActivBiome+ Multi-Benefit, a special blend of prebiotic fibers and antioxidants designed to support digestion, immune system, and organ health in adult dogs requiring fewer calories.
• Ideal Body Weight: Low calories combined with L-Carnitine are incorporated to actively support ideal body weight management in less active, neutered, or weight-gain-prone adult dogs aged 1 to 6.
• Lean Muscle: High-quality protein is added into this formula to help adult dogs preserve and build lean muscle mass, even while following a reduced-calorie feeding program.
• Healthy Digestion: Natural fibers are incorporated to support healthy digestion and gastrointestinal comfort in adult dogs aged 1 to 6 throughout daily feeding.
• Skin and Coat: Vitamin E and Omega-6 fatty acids are incorporated to support healthy skin and a beautiful coat in adult dogs requiring a low-calorie daily diet.

Variants

15 lb bag

Ingredients

Chicken Meal, Cracked Pearled Barley, Whole Grain Wheat, Whole Grain Corn, Corn Protein Meal, Powdered Cellulose, Brewers Rice, Pea Fiber, Soybean Oil, Chicken Liver Flavor, Dried Beet Pulp, Flaxseed, Lactic Acid, Pork Liver Flavor, Potassium Chloride, Calcium Carbonate, Iodized Salt, L-Lysine, Whole Grain Oats, Fructooligosaccharides (FOS), Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Choline Chloride, Taurine, Minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, Natural Flavors, L-Carnitine, Beta-Carotene.

Guaranteed Analysis

Caloric Content: 2,961 kcal/kg — 243 kcal/cup

How to Use

Recommended Usage Chart

Directions for Use

• Less Active Adult Dogs: This formula is developed for adult dogs of 1 to 6 years of age that need fewer calories due to a less active lifestyle, neutered status, or a natural tendency toward weight gain.
• Two Feeding Modes: This formula provides separate portion guidance for weight loss and weight management. Use the weight loss column to actively reduce body weight and the weight management column to maintain the dog's target weight once it has been achieved.
• 7-Day Transition: A phased dietary transition over 7 days minimizes gastrointestinal disruption when introducing this formula to your dog.
• Adjust Portions: Daily feeding amounts must be regularly reassessed and adjusted to consistently maintain the dog's optimal body weight throughout the weight management program.
• Fresh Water: Continuous access to fresh water is essential to support healthy hydration and organ function in adult dogs throughout the day.
• Vet Checkups: Regular veterinary checkups are recommended to monitor the dog's weight progress and reassess daily portions as nutritional needs evolve with age.

Disclaimer: This dosage information is provided by the manufacturer. Always consult your veterinarian before administering or adjusting any supplement for your pet.

Additional Information

Precautions

• Age Restriction: This diet is clinically formulated for adult dogs aged 1 to 6 years only and is not appropriate for puppies or mature adult dogs aged 7 and above.
• Contraindicated During Lactation: Pregnant or nursing dogs require significantly elevated nutritional support and must be immediately transitioned to Hill's Science Diet Puppy, Hill's Science Diet Puppy Small Bites, or Hill's Science Diet Puppy Small and Mini dry dog food.

Storage Information

• Seal After Use: The bag should be sealed tightly after each use to preserve freshness and nutritional integrity between feedings.
• Packaging Safety: The bag and packaging must be kept out of reach of pets and children at all times to prevent any risk of suffocation.
• Store in Cool, Dry Location: This product should be protected from direct sunlight and kept in a cool, dry location to preserve nutritional quality.

Shipping & Return

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What type of dogs is Hill's Science Diet Adult Light Chicken Meal and Barley Recipe designed for?

Ans: This formula is designed for adult dogs aged 1 to 6 years that require fewer calories, specifically those that are less active, neutered, or otherwise prone to weight gain. It provides complete and balanced nutrition validated by AAFCO feeding tests while delivering a reduced-calorie profile to support healthy weight management.

Q2: What is ActivBiome+ Multi-Benefit, and how does it support adult dogs in this formula?

Ans: ActivBiome+ Multi-Benefit is a special blend of prebiotic fibers and antioxidants incorporated into this formula to support digestion, the immune system, and organ health in adult dogs. It is a manufacturer-developed technology specific to this formula and is not a generic ingredient claim.

Q3: How does L-Carnitine support weight management in this formula?

Ans: L-Carnitine is incorporated alongside low calories in this formula to actively support ideal body weight in adult dogs. This is a manufacturer-confirmed benefit specific to this formula, confirmed at 345.1 ppm on a dry matter basis, and is not inferred from the ingredient's general properties alone.

Q4: How many calories does this formula provide per cup?

Ans: This formula provides 243 kcal per cup and 2,961 kcal per kg. One standard 8 fl oz measuring cup of this product weighs 2 oz. These figures are confirmed by the manufacturer and should be used as the basis for calculating total daily caloric intake when combining this formula with wet food.

Q5: How much should a 40 lb adult dog receive daily for weight loss versus weight management?

Ans: For an adult dog with an ideal weight of 40 lbs (18 kg), the manufacturer recommends 2 1/2 cups (205 g) per day for active weight loss and 3 1/2 cups (290 g) per day for weight maintenance once the target body weight has been achieved. These amounts are a starting point only and should be adjusted based on the individual dog's progress with veterinary guidance.

Q6: Does this formula maintain muscle mass during weight loss?

Ans: Yes, high-quality protein is incorporated into this formula to support the building and maintenance of lean muscle mass in adult dogs during a calorie-reduced feeding program. This ensures that weight reduction is supported without compromising the dog's overall muscle condition.

Q7: Is this formula appropriate for dogs aged 7 and older?

Ans: This formula is clinically formulated for adult dogs aged 1 to 6 years only. Dogs aged 7 and above have distinct nutritional and metabolic requirements that are best addressed by a formula specifically calibrated for their life stage, as recommended by a veterinarian.

Q8: How should I transition my dog to this formula?

Ans: A phased dietary transition over 7 days is recommended, mixing increasing amounts of this new food with decreasing amounts of the dog's previous food. This allows the digestive system to adjust gradually and minimizes the risk of gastrointestinal disruption during the changeover period.