DESCRIPTION
Hill’s Science Diet Large Breed Puppy dry food is specially made with an optimal level of calcium for controlled bone growth, a unique need of large breed puppies, so they can grow to their full potential. Delicious lamb flavor for those that prefer variety. This food includes balanced minerals for strong bones & teeth, DHA from fish oil for healthy brain
and eye development, and high-quality protein for building lean muscles.
Key Benefits:
Item Number: 5339218
Brand: Science Diet
Food Type: Kibble
Breed Size: Large
Life Stage: Puppies up to 1 year old
Nutritional Option: Calcium, Balanced minerals, DHA from fish oil, High quality protein
Health Consideration: Healthy brain and eye development, Strong bones and teeth, Building lean muscles
Flavor: Lamb
Weight: 13.605 kg/30 lb
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
Ingredients:
Lamb Meal, Brown Rice, Cracked Pearled Barley, Whole Grain Oats, Chicken Fat, Pea Protein, Whole Grain Wheat, Brewers Rice, Wheat Gluten, Hydrolyzed Chicken Flavor, Soybean Meal, Egg Product, Ground Pecan Shells, Lactic Acid, Pork Liver Flavor, Soybean Oil, Flaxseed, Dried Beet Pulp, Dried Citrus Pulp, Fish Oil, Potassium Chloride, Iodized Salt, L-Lysine, Choline Chloride, Pressed Cranberries, L-Threonine, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Taurine, Sodium Tripolyphosphate, DL-Methionine, L-Tryptophan, 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:
Nutrient GA Min GA Max As Fed Dry Matter Caloric Basis
Protein 25.7 % 27.9 % 6.9 g / 100 kcal
Fat 16.4 % 17.8 % 4.4 g / 100 kcal
Carbohydrate / NFE 41.5 % 45.1 % 11.1 g / 100 kcal
Crude Fiber 2.2 % 2.4 % 0.6 g / 100 kcal
Calcium 1.05 % 1.15 % 282 mg / 100 kcal
Phosphorus 0.84 % 0.91 % 225 mg / 100 kcal
Potassium 0.83 % 0.9 % 221 mg / 100 kcal
Sodium 0.4 % 0.44 % 108 mg / 100 kcal
Magnesium 0.113 % 0.122 % 30 mg / 100 kcal
Vitamin C 85 ppm 175 ppm 190 ppm 4.67 mg / 100 kcal
Vitamin E 622 IU/kg 676 IU/kg 16.62 IU / 100 kcal
DHA 0.03 % 0.075 % 0.082 % 20.1 mg / 100 kcal
Total Omega-3 FA 0.63 % 0.68 % 167 mg / 100 kcal
Total Omega-6 FA 3.47 % 3.77 % 926 mg / 100 kcal
Caloric Content: 3742 kcal/kg
These amounts are a starting point only and should be adjusted to maintain proper weight. When feeding this food for the first time, mix increasing amounts of the pet’s new food with decreasing amounts of the old food over a 7-day period.
Please follow specific daily feeding instructions included on packaging.
Transition Instructions:
Please see package for complete feeding instructions. Adjust feeding amounts as necessary to maintain optimal weight. If you are unsure, ask your veterinarian. 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 check-up.
Nacho (verified owner) –
I bought this recently because my vet said to change his food from blue since they don’t have science to back there claims as well he had a sensitive stomach now he eats all of his food and his poops are solid best puppy food would highly recommend the ingredients with science to back up there claims is a huge relief!
PerryD (verified owner) –
I have been giving my puppy this because it was what she was weaned on from the rescue facility we got her. My Bailey loves it but then again, she tries to eat rocks in the backyard. But she just turned 6 months and seem to be regular, satisfied & has grown to be a strong, large puppy.
MelMcCall (verified owner) –
I really wanted to like this food because it did wonders for my puppy when he did eat it. But after a few days of being on he just stopped and past his food bowl right up. He would not eat unless he was really hungry which was in the evening. THe kibbles are large and I don’t know if it was that or the flavor of this. Maybe I can eventually go back but I had to switch. Once I brought the new dog food home he ate two bowls of it because of how hungry he was.
Deux Mom (verified owner) –
Very good choice haven’t used anything else. Recommend by vet
Big boi food (verified owner) –
My boxer puppy is 7 1/2 months old and is 53 lbs without overeating !! Good diet !!
American Bullies (verified owner) –
I have 2 female American Bullies and not only do they love this product but we have had amazing results with my puppies overall development
Shay101 (verified owner) –
I have been buying this food since my 1 year old puppy was 1.5 months, and it was worth every penny. Absolutely love this food, helps keep his coat wonderful, and he has grown beautifully!
Sj2187 (verified owner) –
We’ve used this dog food for both of our dogs. We currently have a St Berdoodle puppy, and it’s the only thing that doesn’t upset his stomach!
MaribelFarmer (verified owner) –
This is what we feed our bulldogs and pit Bull! They looove their food. Definitely will be buying this forever!
Anonymous (verified owner) –
My Siberian Husky enjoy this food. She finishes his bowl in less than 40 seconds.
Anonymous (verified owner) –
I have two St. Bernard puppies and tried different products for them and they all made them sick or they were never interested but when I switched to science diet they loved it and started eating again. Love it and Thanks
Lucky1881 (verified owner) –
Recommended by my vet for correct bone growth in legs. Fed to my other gs puppy also
AMull (verified owner) –
Vet recommended after trying Blue and Fromm for large breed puppies. We have a 4 month old Goldendoodle. So glad we switched!!! He is more regular and has no more stomach issues 🙂
Dhs85 (verified owner) –
We’ve been feeding this to our 8 month old, 90# Goldendoodle since birth. His coat is amazing and shiny, and he is full of energy!
JenMont96 (verified owner) –
I have been using this dog food for my Great Dane puppy for a little over a year now and he loves it. Gives him all the nutrients he needs to grow properly. Would highly recommend for a large breed dog.
Anonymous (verified owner) –
My puppy is a large breed and eats at least 2-21/2 of this every month. she does not like to eat pure dry food so i always have to mix it (4 cups dry food and 1 can wet food). I started feeding her Hills Science when she was 2 months old and i had just gotten her from a breeder. She had come with a bad case of worms/diarrhea and would not eat anything but water and bland bread or rice, i tried various foods but she wouldn’t even touch them. My vet introduced us to the Digestive Care ID Diet both wet and dry and she ate date to my surprise so when she got better, i transitioned her to Large Breed Puppy Diet above and never went back to any other food. Thanks Hills Science for providing such wide varieties of top quality products for a variety of circumstances and needs for our furry friends and providing us parents with some peace of mind.
Anonymous (verified owner) –
I bought this after having my Husky puppy on an expensive brand. She had diarrhea until I put her on this food. She gobbles it up in minutes. This is great quality kibble that won’t break your pockets and will keep your puppy happy and healthy.
Tishsher (verified owner) –
This food is great, my puppy loves it. It’s the only brand I feed her.
Anonymous (verified owner) –
I have a Rottie pup. She was previously on another, more expensive brand, but had a bad reaction to it so I switched her to Science Diet. Very shortly after switching her skin stopped flaking and she had a lot more energy. Not only that but I am constantly getting compliments on how shiny and soft her coat is.
Dawn83 (verified owner) –
The only dog food my dog can handle. My Goldendoodle had a sensitive tummy and tried multiple brands and this is by far the best one for him. I am so glad!
Peaches123456 (verified owner) –
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I buy a lot! I’m not sure hat else to say. You should be happy it’s the review bekow
Jasgms (verified owner) –
I was looking for a large breed puppy w/o chicken in it Not easy to find.
So very pleased that she loves it and her scratching seems to have improved
Cheryl (verified owner) –
I switched from a different brand & took a chance that they would like it. They love it!
Fish mama (verified owner) –
With a puppy that’s aimed to grow up big, you ho for the right stuff, don’t want to mess up their body with poor nutrition…
Drago Bolt (verified owner) –
Will continue to purchase it. It was recommended by my dogs vet.
Pyrenees x2 (verified owner) –
Both our dogs, Great Pyrenees, one year old blood Pyr pup & our 2 y year part Pyr devour this food. The 2 year old prefers it to his adult food.
Anonymous (verified owner) –
I love this food for my puppy Riley! The quality is so important when I am working to have a very active puppy and one day running partner. He enjoys every meal, his digestive systems functions properly and he has maintained an active and happy lifestyle! I recommended Hill Science to my parents for their two small yorkies! Y’all are amazing!
Anonymous (verified owner) –
After spending a ton of money at veterinarians for my 6 month old goldendoodle bringing in stool samples and then getting the hills i/d from the veterinarian for my pup, I remember that I had another dog once, a royal standard poodle that had almost same soft stools. I had her on the hills large breed puppy lamb and rice and she did fantastic on it , so for past 3 months spending money , clear no parasitic stools, I bought her the large breed puppy lamb and rice and after 1 day stool started to look form but still soft, but after 5 days, much better and now 12 days later completely normal. Thanks wish I thought of it sooner !
Vubs (verified owner) –
This SD puppy large breed lamb dry food stinks, literally. The new odor is strong and borderline dumpster smell. We’re debating returning but waiting to see if the stool is different, i.e. soft or mushy. SD definitely changed something from prior bags.
Surie (verified owner) –
I have a 5 month old, a 12 year old, and 2 14 year old fur babies. They all eat this and love it! My older three had dry skin and one had allergies. No more dry skin and no more scratching. My youngest has soft shiny fur and we adopted him at 2 months and was on this when we got him.
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Like the product, but price is a little high. Need to have more sales on product and offer coupons.
Anonymous (verified owner) –
I started buying this for Solomon when I got him at 6 weeks old. It digests well and sits on his stomach well. No gastric problems whatsoever.
JaLeahM (verified owner) –
This food upset my puppy’s stomach and after looking at the ingredients I can see why. There’s a lot of ingredients that many vets do NOT recommend you feed your dog.
Anonymous (verified owner) –
I started my Collie puppy on this when she was 3 months old. She absolutely loves it and is growing beautifully. She is 6 months now am very pleased with her overall health and energy.
George P (verified owner) –
Our 8 month old Australian Shepherd pup loves this food. Usually, the nose goes in the bowl and doesn’t come out till it’s gone. Good stool development and no gas.
Anonymous (verified owner) –
I was feeding my puppy a high end pet food and he seemed to do ok on the food but had soft stools and bouts of diarrhea. We took him to vet to check for parasites and he was clean. Vet suggested we switch to Hills Science Diet. What a difference! Puppy no longer has diarrhea. He absolutely loves the food. He now actually sleeps outside the pantry door just waiting for his next taste. We are very happy.
Fergus mom (verified owner) –
we always use Hills for our dogs and this is the best puppy food we have ever found
Joan_S (verified owner) –
Harley, our Golden Retriever loves this food! He’s been on it since 9 wks of age and he will be turning 1 next month! We do change it up from month to month and get the lamb one month and the chicken the next.
Anonymous (verified owner) –
I acquired my chocolate lab puppy when she was 6 wks old since her dam couldn’t care for her. The dog food my vet recommended was on recall, so I checked the USDA website for recalled products and found Hills Science Diet was one of the few brands that was not on the recall list for the past 3 years. She has thrived on this food, and I will be switching over to the adult equivalent next month
Anonymous (verified owner) –
This product was recommended by the breeder and our vet always recommends Science Diet. At first he was eating fairly well but he’s not a chow hound like our 12yr old lab. He is 81/2 mos old now and it has become more and more of a struggle everyday to get him to eat much.. We live in a hot climate and I know it affects their appetite, but we are training him for hunting almost everyday so he has been pretty active We intend to stay with Science Diet but I need to find a food that he will eat. We want him to look like a Lab, not a greyhound. Help!
KatBu (verified owner) –
My 10 month old puppy is happy and healthy . I attribute some of this to Hills Science Diet large breed lamb and rice puppy food.
Deb08 (verified owner) –
I loves it so much. He never complains when his food comes.
NikkiS (verified owner) –
I’ve always fed my puppies this food. I believe it is the reason they grow up with little to no health issues. The best part is they love the taste so it gets gobbled up.
Anonymous (verified owner) –
My Puppy has been enjoying this food every sense she has been eating on her own for the past 10 months of her young life I love the nutritional value it has for her health!!
Anonymous (verified owner) –
My puppy’s hair grew thicker and shinier after switching to Science Diet.It did not leave a rotten aftertaste when i sampled it ,convincing me they use fresh human grade ingredients,properly store it and move it through the warehouse system before it gets old and still price competitively.Unfortunately my store stopped carrying the science diet line.Thankfully the other lines are equal quality.
Anonymous (verified owner) –
My 10 month old English Mastiff weighs 145 lbs and he loves this food. His skin, coat, and teeth look amazing. I like that it is lamb meal & rice and have never had any gastro issues.
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Science diet large breed puppy lamb and rice gives my dog a beautiful shiny coat. He also seems to enjoy this food more than others’ we have given him. The ingredients in this pet food make me feel like I am giving him something that is healthy and good for him. We will continue to feed our dogs Science Diet.
Anonymous (verified owner) –
The large breed puppy food is excellent for my Great Dane Apollo. It is just the right balance of protien for his growing bones.
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Fritz, our 4 month old GSD puppy has been on this since weaning. We have had no problems with him eating it. He cleans his bowl in no time. Our other dogs are bichons and have had skin problems in the past. They started eating this when we brought Fritz home and have not had any problems since.
Favorite (verified owner) –
I have large dog puppies and they love the taste of it.
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Very Good Product and Great Value for the money. Was recommended by a friend and my pet enjoys the food.
Lo64 (verified owner) –
My Doberman puppy loves this food and works well with his tummy!!!
Anonymous (verified owner) –
My doodle is sensitive to chicken to I switched him to lamb and it seems to have fixed his problems. I do wish it wasn’t $10 more a bag and wasn’t so hard to find but he hasn’t had tummy issues on it so we’ll stick with it
Bill 01 (verified owner) –
Two four months old Aussies that have been eating Hills for the last two months and are thriving. Beautiful coats getting big and strong but not fat
They absolutely love the food!!
kcrump (verified owner) –
We have been getting the dogs thos for years, it’s never failed us!
DeesGracie (verified owner) –
I switched to Science Diet because my dog was having digestive problems and loose stools. She is 8 months old and was on a puppy formula with another brand. So far along with probiotics her stool is more normal. I am pleased with this product.
Rondog67 (verified owner) –
I gave my puppy (german shepherd mix) this large breed puppy food and he absolutely loves it. I will continue to use the large breed science diet lamb and brown rice all the way until my puppy turns a year old.
PeachesThe Lab (verified owner) –
My 5 month old lab can’t get enough of this high quality food. We even use it for treats. I can be assured that she is getting high quality nutrition.
Anonymous (verified owner) –
We tried several grain free “healthy” options for our GSP pup and he hardly ate any of them. He wasn’t keeping his weight up and just didn’t look as healthy as he should have been. We switched to this food and now he eats great, looks amazing and his energy is through the roof! Very happy we found it.
Good for dog food (verified owner) –
I worked at a vet 25yrs ago and we served Hills then. Now with our new puppies there was not another choice for us. It’s Hills for us!
Brendamelissa (verified owner) –
Best brand for my dogs! Great combo with the wet food
EllaMae (verified owner) –
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My 10 month old Bernedoodle has a very sensitive stomach and is allergic to chicken. My vet recommended Hill Science Diet, lamb & brown rice. My pup loves it and no more tummy issues!
Anonymous (verified owner) –
I use Hill Food Science and I started using it when my puppy started having medical issues, the vet at the veterinary recommended the brand . My puppy responded well to it, so I kept giving it to him.
Anonymous (verified owner) –
We have a Great Dane puppy and this food was recommended by our vet for large breed puppies. Feeding directions were spot on per the doctors directions. Our pup really enjoys the taste and eats currently 6 cups per day. I like that is good quality and available at most stores.
Jelly22 (verified owner) –
My dogs love this Way better then any food they’ve gotten
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Gideon has lots of energy as a playful pup. It is good to know he is getting the nutrition that he needs for the “whole” dog. We have no trouble getting him to eat. The only draw back to this food is the price at our local pet store. Donna in PA
Maddie at the beach (verified owner) –
Papabear63 (verified owner) –
My pup loves this food , no more upset stomach with this brand . she enjoys the flavor too. Great product
elizblack24 (verified owner) –
I bought this for my Lab. She loves it. She is a HOOVER and will eat everything but she really does jump for her food.
L0wwbaybee (verified owner) –
I have 2 pitty mixed dogs, bag lasts about 3-4wks feeding them correctly.. full of nutrients. Recommend by the vet from when they were 12weeks, still have them on this brand at almost 2 years okd.
Anonymous (verified owner) –
As the other reviews point out, this kibble is very large and hard. I thought it wasn’t really an issue for a large breed but noticed my puppy (15-week old Great Pyrenees +35lbs) wasn’t eating nearly as much as the bag recommends. I decided to test this by cutting the kibble in half before feeding him (yes it was tedious). I used kitchen shears and had to use two hands to break some of the pieces even though I’m far from a small guy. He immediately ate twice as much as he was before, far more quickly and easily. He loves the taste and I liked the nutrition profile and price but the food is just too large for younger puppies. It’s probably fine for older pups or dogs with strong jaw mechanics, but for mine, it’s just too much work to break each piece in half so he can eat a healthy amount. I’m not sure how they settled on this size with any amount of testing on real puppies.
Anonymous (verified owner) –
We got our girl at 7 weeks after she had gone through a pretty intense case of parasites. After two weeks on the prescription diet, we decided to switch her to the large puppy meal and she love it. No more diarrhea, super shiny coat, and seems more full after meals. She’s now 7 months, and we plan to stay part of the science diet family!
NC_Proudgal07 (verified owner) –
We started our Doberman puppy on this food shortly after bringing him home. After doing tons of research on Dobermans and their nutritional needs we compared several different foods and Hill’s Science Diet seemed to meet most of those needs. We are happy with the way this kibble has nourished our growing boy. He is 6 months old and weighing 60#!! The cost is a little high, but I still highly recommend this kibble.
Anonymous (verified owner) –
I have a baby Great Dane, today six weeks old. His mom lost milk early, so with only 4 and half weeks, we switched to Science Diet and he loves it. He eats in a split of a second.
nw94 (verified owner) –
We do have to adjust this one just a bit because we’re have 2 GIANT breed pups (Great Danes) and nutritionally their growth is stretched out over 18-24 months for the European Danes. The puppy is just a wee bit much for their growth speed and can cause issues with joint malformation. Mixing with adult large breed 1/3 ratio. KCalories are almost the same but calcium/ phosphorus is not as high as straight puppy.
Anonymous (verified owner) –
I have two puppies I was having a hard time feeding. My St. Bernard was losing her hair due to the corn in other foods, and my German Shepherd was throwing up. I decided to try Science Diet puppy lamb and rice, and I was shocked by the difference. Within days, both dogs were picking up weight and their coats were so soft and shiny! After only 2 weeks, my St. Bernards hair is almost completely grown back and is very thick. I would absolutely recommend this food!
Riot (verified owner) –
I’ve been buy this 4 months now for my 7 month old dobie pup
Anonymous (verified owner) –
After adopting a shelter puppy, our vet recommended we switch to large breed puppy food. Our pup – a mutt of large breeds- lab, gsd, AmStaff – LOVES the lamb and rice. He’s filling out and growing!
Anonymous (verified owner) –
my little dog runs every time food is in his bowl loves all your product
Anonymous (verified owner) –
My puppies have only eaten this food. They love it! I like it but wish coupons were available more often.