Hill's Science Diet
Adult Small & Mini Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dog Food
Hill's Science Diet Adult Small & Mini Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dog Food has a Puglib score of 4.9 out of 10 (Fair, 1 of 4 bones) for adult dogs. It is made for adult and senior. Made for small breeds. 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 | 4.9 / 10 | Fair | 4 / 10 | 7.5 / 10 |
| Senior | 4.8 / 10 | Fair | 4 / 10 | 7.3 / 10 |
- Calcium : phosphorus is 1.11 : 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) | 25% | 25% |
| Crude fat (min) | 15.3% | 15.3% |
| Crude fiber (max) | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Calcium (min) | 0.84% | 0.8% |
| Omega-6 (min) | 3.62% | 3.6% |
| Omega-3 (min) | 0.59% | 0.6% |
| Calories (ME) | 3699 kcal/kg | 3699 kcal/kg |
This brand publishes a typical analysis on a dry matter basis; it is shown as published. Largest bag: 15.5 lb (7 kg).
Ingredients
In label order. The first ingredients make up most of the food.
- Chicken
- Brown Rice
- Whole Grain Wheat
- Whole Grain Corn
- Brewers Rice
- Chicken Meal
- Whole Grain Sorghum
- Chicken Fat
- Soybean Meal
- Chicken Liver Flavor
- Corn Protein Meal
- Pork Liver Flavor
- Flaxseed
- Lactic Acid
- Soybean Oil
- Potassium Chloride
- L-Lysine
- Whole Grain Oats
- Iodized Salt
- Fructooligosaccharides (FOS)
- 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)
- Pumpkin
- Choline Chloride
- DL-Methionine
- Calcium Carbonate
- Taurine
- minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite)
- Mixed Tocopherols for freshness
- Natural Flavors
- L-Carnitine
- 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 |
|---|---|
| 2 lb (0.9 kg) | 25 g (0.25 cups) |
| 5 lb (2.3 kg) | 60 g (0.62 cups) |
| 8 lb (3.6 kg) | 85 g (0.88 cups) |
| 10 lb (4.5 kg) | 95 g (1 cup) |
| 15 lb (6.8 kg) | 130 g (1.33 cups) |
| 20 lb (9.1 kg) | 160 g (1.67 cups) |
| 25 lb (11.3 kg) | 190 g (2 cups) |
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