Hill's Science Diet
Adult Small Bites Chicken & Barley Recipe Dog Food
Hill's Science Diet Adult Small Bites Chicken & Barley Recipe Dog Food has a Puglib score of 5.2 out of 10 (Good, 2 of 4 bones) for adult dogs. It is made for adult and senior. Its main proteins are chicken. It has less usable protein per calorie than most foods we score.
Score
The Puglib score combines protein (quality on amino acids, and usable protein per calorie against a dog's need) with fat (the AAFCO minimums, plus credit for omega-3s). The protein requirement depends on life stage, so the score can differ by stage:
| Life stage | Puglib score | Rating | Protein | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | 5.2 / 10 | Good | 4.4 / 10 | 7.5 / 10 |
| Senior | 5.1 / 10 | Good | 4.4 / 10 | 7.3 / 10 |
- Calcium : phosphorus is 1.09 : 1, inside the AAFCO recommended 1:1 to 2:1.
How each part is measured: How We Score and the scoring methodology.
Guaranteed analysis
| Nutrient | As fed | Dry matter |
|---|---|---|
| Crude protein (min) | 24% | 24% |
| Crude fat (min) | 15.1% | 15.1% |
| Crude fiber (max) | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Calcium (min) | 0.76% | 0.8% |
| Omega-6 (min) | 4.27% | 4.3% |
| Omega-3 (min) | 0.61% | 0.6% |
| Calories (ME) | 3683 kcal/kg | 3683 kcal/kg |
This brand publishes a typical analysis on a dry matter basis; it is shown as published. Largest bag: 45 lb (20.4 kg).
Ingredients
In label order. The first ingredients make up most of the food.
- Chicken
- Cracked Pearled Barley
- Brown Rice
- Brewers Rice
- Whole Grain Wheat
- Whole Grain Corn
- Corn Protein Meal
- Chicken Meal
- Chicken Fat
- Chicken Liver Flavor
- Soybean Meal
- Dried Beet Pulp
- Soybean Oil
- Lactic Acid
- Flaxseed
- Pork Liver Flavor
- Potassium Chloride
- Iodized Salt
- Whole Grain Oats
- Fructooligosaccharides (FOS)
- Choline Chloride
- vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement
- L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement)
- Calcium Carbonate
- Taurine
- minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite)
- Mixed Tocopherols for freshness
- Natural Flavors
- Beta-Carotene
Allergens on the label
Every protein and common allergen the label mentions anywhere, oils and flavors included. If you avoid one, Puglib won't show this food for your dog.
Feeding guide
Daily amounts by body weight, as the brand publishes them. From the brand's feeding guide, retrieved 2026-10-02. Puglib matches your dog's weight and activity to this chart in your results.
| Dog's weight | Amount per Day |
|---|---|
| 5 lb (2.3 kg) | 60 g (0.62 cups) |
| 10 lb (4.5 kg) | 100 g (1 cup) |
| 20 lb (9.1 kg) | 165 g (1.67 cups) |
| 30 lb (13.6 kg) | 225 g (2.25 cups) |
| 40 lb (18.1 kg) | 265 g (2.67 cups) |
| 50 lb (22.7 kg) | 320 g (3.25 cups) |
| 60 lb (27.2 kg) | 365 g (3.67 cups) |
| 80 lb (36.3 kg) | 445 g (4.5 cups) |
| 100 lb (45.4 kg) | 530 g (5.33 cups) |
| 120 lb (54.4 kg) | 620 g (6.25 cups) |
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