Description
Why Hill’s Science Plan Adult Large Breed Dry Dog Food?
Large dogs have very different dietary needs compared to small and medium breed dogs. Since they reach their mature adult phase faster than smaller breeds, large breed dogs need additional help and support in the form of a nutritionally appropriate diet. Hill’s Science Plan Adult Large Breed Dry Dog Food meets those requirements as it not only contains the right balance of high quality protein and carbohydrates, it also contains added omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, glucosamine, chondroitin and L-carnitine, and a unique blend of antioxidants and immune support.
Which breeds will benefit most from this food?
The large breed dogs that will benefit from Hill’s Science Plan Adult Large Breed Dry Dog Food include (but are not limited to) Afgans, boerboels, Dobermans, German shorthaired pointers, Great Danes, mastiffs, retriever breeds, ridgebacks, shepherd breeds, etc. Any pedigree or mixed breed dog that weighs 25 kg or more will get optimal nutritional support from this Hill’s diet.
What are the nutrients in Hill’s Science Plan Adult Large Breed Dry Dog Food?
Hill’s makes its complete pet foods with the exact balance of 50 nutrients to meet the specific needs of your dog, based on their life stage, lifestyle, size or special needs.
- Protein for muscle and organ support
- High-quality ingredients for delicious taste and healthy digestion
- Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids for healthy skin and a shiny coat
- Minerals for strong bones and teeth
- Vitamins and antioxidants for a strong immune system
- Added glucosamine and chondroitin for joint and muscle support
- L-carnitine for weight maintenance, slender muscles and optimal internal organ health
Check the ingredients tab for the complete list of ingredients in this Hill’s Science Plan food.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
| Weight | 12 kg |
|---|---|
| Brand |
Hill's Science Plan |
| Size | |
| Breed Size | |
| Life Stage | |
| Species |
Dog |
| Type | |
| Flavour | |
| Volumetric weight | N/A |
Benefits
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The food has added L-carnitine to help maintain optimal body weight and supports your dog’s heart and liver
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Added Glucosamine and chondroitin, are natural building blocks of joint cartilage, to keep their joints healthy and to help with mobility.
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Highly digestible ingredients provide absorption of nutrients
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High quality, lean proteins supports muscles
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The food has a mix of antioxidants to support the immune system
Feeding guidelines / Usage
Hill’s Science Plan Chicken Large Breed Adult is a complete feed for dogs.
| Dog’s weight | Amount in g/day |
| 25kg | 285 – 390 |
| 30kg | 325 – 450 |
| 40kg | 405 – 555 |
| 50kg | 475 – 660 |
| 60kg | 545 – 755 |
| 70kg | 615 – 845 |
| 80kg+ | 10 per kg |
The amounts stated above are approximate guidelines and should be adjusted to each dog’s individual requirements in order to maintain optimal body weight.
Is this your first feeding your dog with this dog food? If so, we recommend mixing the old and new foods together over a period of 7 days, gradually decreasing the quantities of old food over time. To ensure life-long good health for your pet, please ensure a balanced diet for your pet and pay regular visits to your vet (at least twice a year).
Ingredients
Maize, wheat, chicken and turkey meal, soybean meal, animal fat, digest, maize gluten meal, vegetable oil, dried beet pulp, minerals, flaxseed, pork cartilage (source of chondroitin sulphate), crustacean shell hydrolysate (source of glucosamine).
ADDITIVES PER KG: Nutritional additives: 3b103 (Iron) 74.2mg, 3b202 (Iodine) 1.2mg, 3b405 (Copper) 7.3mg, 3b502 (Manganese) 7.7mg, 3b603 (Zinc) 154mg, 3b801 (Selenium) 0.2mg; with natural antioxidant.
ANALYTICAL CONSTITUENTS: Protein 20.8%, Fat content 14.1%, Crude fibre 1.8%, Crude ash 4.7%, Calcium 0.69%, Phosphorus 0.59%, Sodium 0.27%, Potassium 0.72%, Magnesium 0.11%, Omega-6 fatty acids 3.5%; per kg: Vitamin A 9,790IU, Vitamin D3 755IU, Vitamin E 600mg, Vitamin C 125mg, Beta-carotene 1.5mg, Glucosamine 461mg, Chondroitin sulphate 487mg.