Hill's Science Diet Puppy Chicken & Barley Entrée Canned Dog Food (13.1 oz x 12 cans)

Chicken and Barley Loaf Canned Dog Food for Puppies

Product Description

Hill's Science Diet Puppy Chicken & Barley Entrée Canned Dog Food is a nutritious loaf made with real chicken and barley to support five essential building blocks for lifelong health in growing puppies. With DHA in the fish oil for healthy brain and eye development, balanced minerals for strong bones and teeth, high-quality protein for lean muscle growth, prebiotic fibers for healthy digestion, and clinically proven antioxidants for immune support, this formula gives puppies a solid nutritional foundation from the very start. Also suitable for pregnant and nursing dogs.

Benefits

• Real Chicken Loaf: Made with real chicken as the primary protein in a satisfying loaf format that puppies find genuinely delicious at every mealtime.
• Brain and Eye Development: DHA from fish oil promotes healthy brain and eye development during the most important developmental months of puppyhood.
• Lean Muscle Growth: High-quality protein at 29% dry matter supports the healthy lean muscle development that active, growing puppies need throughout their first year.
• Strong Bones and Teeth: Calcium at 1.27% and phosphorus at 1.05% dry matter are balanced to support healthy skeletal and dental development in growing puppies.
• Digestive Health Blend: An optimal blend of prebiotic fibers, including ground pecan shells, flaxseed, beet pulp, and citrus pulp, promotes healthy digestion in puppies.
• Antioxidant Immune Support: Clinically proven vitamins C at 142 ppm and E at 567 IU/kg support a healthy, developing immune system in puppies throughout daily feeding.
• For Pregnant and Nursing Dogs: Formulated to meet AAFCO nutritional levels for both growing puppies and gestating or lactating adult female dogs.

Variants

13 oz x 12 cans

Ingredients

Water, Chicken, Whole Grain Corn, Cracked Pearled Barley, Pork Liver, Soybean Meal, Hydrolyzed Chicken Flavor, Dicalcium Phosphate, Ground Pecan Shells, Iodized Salt, Fish Oil, Flaxseed, Dried Beet Pulp, Dried Citrus Pulp, Choline Chloride, Potassium Chloride, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Ascorbic Acid (source of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin Supplement, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (source of Vitamin K), Biotin, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Pressed Cranberries, Taurine, minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Calcium Iodate), Beta-Carotene.

Guaranteed Analysis

Calorie Content: 495 kcal per 13 oz (370 g) can.

How to Use

Recommended-Usage Chart

Disclaimer: Product information and usage guidelines are provided by the manufacturer. Always use products as directed on the label and consult your veterinarian before use if you have any concerns regarding your pet's health.

Directions for Use

• Adjust for Optimal Weight: Fine-tune daily amounts as needed to help the puppy maintain a healthy body weight, and consult a vet if the correct amount is unclear.
• Transition Over 7 Days: Start by blending a small amount of this new food into your cat's current food and gradually shift the ratio over a full week to avoid digestive discomfort.
• Fresh Water Always: Keep fresh drinking water available to the puppy at all times throughout the day, alongside every meal.
• Pairs Well with Dry Food: This entrée can be served alone or alongside Hill's Science Diet dry puppy food for a more varied and satisfying daily mealtime experience.
• Review With Vet at Every Checkup: A puppy's nutritional needs change as it grows, so reviewing daily feeding amounts at every routine vet visit helps keep portions accurate over time.

Additional Information

Precautions

• For Puppies and Pregnant or Nursing Dogs: This formula is designed for puppies up to 1 year old and for pregnant or nursing adult female dogs only.
• Not for Adult Dogs: This formula is not appropriate for adult dogs, Adult 7+ dogs, or obese or obese-prone dogs at any life stage.
• Adjust Portions as Puppy Grows: Daily amounts change across age and weight brackets, so updating portions regularly helps prevent under or overfeeding throughout puppyhood.
  
  

Possible Side Effects

• Digestive Sensitivity: Switching to a new food too quickly may cause temporary digestive discomfort, making the full 7-day gradual transition important before fully replacing the previous food.

Storage Information

• Refrigerate After Opening: Cover any unused portion and pop it in the fridge straight away to retain moisture and keep the food fresh and safe for the next meal.
• Store Unopened Cans Properly: Keep unopened cans in a cool, dry place away from heat and moisture until ready to serve.

Shipping & Return

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: How does this puppy chicken and barley loaf support brain development in young dogs?

Ans: DHA from added fish oil supports healthy brain and eye development during the critical early months of puppyhood. As an omega-3 fatty acid, DHA supports the development of neural tissue and plays a key role in building healthy eyesight. For puppies, having a consistent dietary source of DHA from weaning through their first year is particularly important for long-term cognitive and visual health.

Q2: Is this Hill's puppy canned food suitable for all breed sizes?

Ans: Yes, the feeding chart covers puppies from 2 lbs up to 120 lbs, making this formula appropriate for small, medium, and large breed puppies. Daily amounts are based on both current weight and age bracket, so using the chart accurately and adjusting as the puppy grows helps ensure the right daily intake regardless of the breed size being fed.

Q3: Can I feed this puppy chicken and barley entrée to my pregnant dog?

Ans: Yes, this formula is verified by AAFCO feeding tests for both growing puppies and gestating or lactating adult female dogs. The feeding chart includes pregnancy-specific columns aligned to gestation weeks, making it straightforward to determine the correct daily amount depending on how far along the pregnancy is at any given point in time.

Q4: How does the prebiotic fiber blend in this puppy food support digestive health?

Ans: This formula includes an optimal blend of prebiotic fibers from ground pecan shells, flaxseed, dried beet pulp, and dried citrus pulp. These fiber sources work together to nourish beneficial gut bacteria and support healthy, regular digestion in growing puppies during the first year, when establishing a well-functioning digestive system is an important part of healthy overall development.

Q5: Can I serve this puppy entrée alongside Hill's Science Diet dry puppy food?

Ans: Yes, Hill's specifically recommends pairing this entrée with Hill's Science Diet dry puppy food to create a more varied and satisfying daily mealtime experience. When combining wet and dry formats, adjust the daily portions of each to keep total calorie intake within the appropriate range for the puppy's current weight and age bracket, using the feeding charts on both products as a combined reference.

Q6: When should I transition my puppy from this formula to a Hill's adult dog food?

Ans: This formula is recommended for puppies up to 1 year old. Once a puppy reaches approximately 12 months, transitioning to a Hill's Science Diet adult dog food is the appropriate next step. The transition should be completed gradually over 7 days to allow the digestive system to adjust comfortably before fully replacing the puppy formula.

Q7: What is the caloric content of this puppy chicken and barley canned food per can?

Ans: Each 13 oz can provides 495 kcal, making this one of the more energy-dense puppy wet foods available to support the higher daily caloric demands of actively growing puppies. For smaller puppies or those in the later stages of puppyhood aged 10 to 12 months, daily amounts are notably lower than for younger or larger puppies, so using the feeding chart accurately is important to avoid overfeeding.