Hill's™ Science Diet™
Puppy Large Breed

Hill's™ Science Diet™ Puppy Large Breed dog food provides precisely balanced, easy-to-digest nutrition tailored for growing large breed puppies.

• Supports controlled bone & joint growth
• Clinically proven antioxidant benefits
• No artificial colours, flavours, or preservatives
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• Key Benefits

  Recommended For:

  Large breed puppies (over 25 kgs when adult) up to 1 year old.

  Not Recommended For:

  Adult or mature adult dogs. Pregnant or nursing dogs because of a lower energy density and lower calcium content (compared to Science Diet™ Puppy Healthy Development). During pregnancy or nursing, dogs should be switched to: Science Diet™ Puppy Healthy Development or Science Diet™ Puppy Small Bites

  Benefit	Source	How It Works
  Controlled bone growth	Calcium	Optimal levels of calcium for controlled bone growth; natural sources of glucosamine and chondroitin for strong muscles and joints
  Healthy immune function	Vitamin C+E	Clinically proven antioxidant blend with vitamins C + E to help support a healthy immune system
  Digestibility	Natural High-quality ingredients plus vitamins, minerals and amino acids	Natural, high quality, easy-to-digest ingredients plus vitamins, minerals and amino acids with no artificial colours, flavours or preservatives for a flavourful, nutritious meal

  Additional Info

  Great tasting natural nutrition plus vitamins, minerals and amino acids for a long, happy life. With a wagging tail and licks on your face, no one can say hello like your dog. Because every moment you spend together is special, we strive to give you more of them. With natural ingredients and the right nutrients, Hill's™ Science Diet™ is precisely prepared to offer your dog the nutrition he needs for lifelong health and happiness.
  
  We make every bag of our dry dog food in our own US facilities with highest quality natural ingredients from North America and Europe. These ingredients must meet our strict requirements for purity and nutrient content, which exceed industry standards.
  
  You can make a difference in the lives of shelter pets. With every purchase of Science Diet™ you help feed over 80,000 homeless pets every day, 365 days a year.
  In Australia learn more at www.hillspet.com.au/foodshelterlove

  Other Products to Consider

  Science Diet™ pet food is available in a variety of dry foods for your dog's unique needs, and canned foods, with many delicious flavours your dogs will love.

Ingredients

Chicken Meal, Whole Grain Wheat, Whole Grain Oats, Whole Grain Sorghum, Corn Gluten Meal, Whole Grain Corn, Pork Fat, Chicken Liver Flavor, Flaxseed, Dried Beet Pulp, Fish Oil, Lactic Acid, Pork Flavor, Iodized Salt, Potassium Chloride, Dicalcium Phosphate, Choline Chloride, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Taurine, minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Oat Fiber, L-Carnitine, Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, Natural Flavors, Beta-Carotene, Apples, Broccoli, Carrots, Cranberries, Green Peas.

Feeding Guide

Daily Feeding Guide

HELPFUL TIPS

• Adjust feeding amounts as necessary to maintain optimal weight. If you are unsure, ask your veterinarian.
• For pregnant or nursing large breed dogs feed Science Diet Puppy Healthy Development.
• New to this food? Mix increasing amounts of your pet's new food with decreasing amounts of the old food over a 7-day period.
• Keep fresh water available at all times!
• Your pet's nutritional needs may change as they age. Ask your vet at every checkup.
• Science Diet is available in a wide variety of dry and canned foods for your pet's unique needs.
• To prevent suffocation, keep the packaging out of the reach of pets and children.

 

Growth

Weight of Dog	Growth less than 4 months	Growth 4 to 9 months	Growth 10 to 12 months
2 lb (0,9 kg)	1/2 cup (50 g)
5 lb (2,3 kg)	1 1/8 cups (110 g)
8 lb (3,6 kg)	1 5/8 cups (160 g)
10 lb (4,5 kg)	1 7/8 cups (185 g)
20 lb (9,1 kg)	3 cups (295 g)	2 2/3 cups (265 g)
40 lb (18 kg)	5 1/4 cups (520 g)	4 1/3 cups (430 g)	3 1/2 cups (345 g)
60 lb (27 kg)	7 cups (695 g)	6 cups (595 g)	4 3/4 cups (470 g)
80 lb (36 kg)		7 1/3 cups (725 g)	5 3/4 cups (570 g)
100 lb (45 kg)		8 2/3 cups (860 g)	7 cups (695 g)
120 lb (54 kg)			8 cups (790 g)
140 lb (64 kg)			9 cups (890 g)

Animal feeding tests using AAFCO procedures substantiate that Science Diet® Puppy Large Breed Dog Food provides complete and balanced nutrition for growing puppies.