Hill's Science Diet
Puppy Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe
Hill's Science Diet Puppy Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe has a Puglib score of 4.6 out of 10 (Fair, 1 of 4 bones) for puppy dogs. It is made for puppy. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puppy | 4.6 / 10 | Fair | 3.8 / 10 | 7.1 / 10 |
- Calcium : phosphorus is 1.22 : 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) | 27.8% | 27.8% |
| Crude fat (min) | 19% | 19% |
| Crude fiber (max) | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Calcium (min) | 1.54% | 1.5% |
| Omega-6 (min) | 4.11% | 4.1% |
| Omega-3 (min) | 0.62% | 0.6% |
| Calories (ME) | 3747 kcal/kg | 3747 kcal/kg |
This brand publishes a typical analysis on a dry matter basis; it is shown as published. Largest bag: 35 lb (15.9 kg).
Ingredients
In label order. The first ingredients make up most of the food.
- Chicken
- Brown Rice
- Whole Grain Wheat
- Chicken Meal
- Chicken Fat
- Whole Grain Corn
- Whole Grain Oats
- Pea Protein
- Soybean Meal
- Hydrolyzed Chicken Flavor
- Ground Pecan Shells
- Dicalcium Phosphate
- Lactic Acid
- Pork Liver Flavor
- Soybean Oil
- Iodized Salt
- Flaxseed
- Dried Beet Pulp
- Dried Citrus Pulp
- Potassium Chloride
- Fish Oil
- Choline Chloride
- Pressed Cranberries
- 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)
- L-Threonine
- DL-Methionine
- minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite)
- Taurine
- Mixed Tocopherols for freshness
- Natural Flavors
- L-Tryptophan
- 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) | 50 g (0.5 cups) |
| 5 lb (2.3 kg) | 105 g (1 cup) |
| 8 lb (3.6 kg) | 145 g (1.38 cups) |
| 10 lb (4.5 kg) | 175 g (1.67 cups) |
| 20 lb (9.1 kg) | 290 g (2.75 cups) |
| 40 lb (18.1 kg) | 490 g (4.67 cups) |
| 60 lb (27.2 kg) | 665 g (6.33 cups) |
| 80 lb (36.3 kg) | 840 g (8 cups) |
| 100 lb (45.4 kg) | 980 g (9.33 cups) |
| 120 lb (54.4 kg) | 1120 g (10.67 cups) |
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