Hills Science Diet Puppy
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Hill's Science Diet is the other name that comes up consistently when veterinarians recommend puppy foods, and for good reason: Hill's employs veterinary nutritionists and has decades of feeding trials behind their formu
Hill's Science Diet is the other name that comes up consistently when veterinarians recommend puppy foods, and for good reason: Hill's employs veterinary nutritionists and has decades of feeding trials behind their formulas. The puppy formula has good protein quality (chicken), adequate DHA, and is AAFCO-complete. At $30 for 15.5lb, the cost per serving is among the best on this list. The large breed puppy formula has carefully controlled calcium-phosphorus ratios specifically for big dog development. Reliable and widely available.
Pros
- Decades of feeding trial data behind the formula
- Excellent cost per serving at $30/15.5lb
- Large breed formula available with appropriate Ca:P ratios
Cons
- Less protein-dense than premium alternatives
- Formula revisions have occasionally divided longtime users
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