Hill's Science Diet Adult Perfect Digestion Chicken, Brown Rice, & Whole Oats Recipe Dry Dog Food, 22 lb bag

Large Breed Dog Food with Prebiotic Gut Support

Product Description

Hill's Science Diet Adult Perfect Digestion Dry Dog Food, Chicken, Brown Rice, and Whole Oats Recipe is built for large breed adult dogs aged 1 to 6 and takes a thoughtful approach to digestive wellness. ActivBiome+ Digestion, Hill's own exclusive prebiotic blend with pumpkin and whole grain oats, supports the gut microbiome to promote healthy stools and optimal digestion. The 22 lb bag works well for larger households and dogs with higher food consumption.

Benefits

• Breakthrough Prebiotic Formula: ActivBiome+ Digestion is Hill's breakthrough prebiotic blend that actively nourishes your large breed dog's gut microbiome.
• Seven-Day Stool Promise: Hill's states this formula delivers regularity and healthy stools in large breed adult dogs within just seven days.
• Lower GI Tract Focus: ActivBiome+ Digestion targets the lower GI tract, specifically supporting gut microbiome balance and digestive function in dogs.
• Nutrient Use Efficiency: This recipe is designed to help your adult dog efficiently absorb and utilize vital daily nutrients.
• Chicken Number One Ingredient: Chicken tops the ingredient list as the primary high-quality protein source to help maintain lean muscle in dogs.
• Proven Immune Antioxidants: Clinically proven Vitamin C and Vitamin E antioxidants specifically support a healthy immune system in adult dogs daily.
• Clean Label Formula: Contains no artificial flavors, no synthetic colors, and is not artificially preserved, as confirmed by the manufacturer.
• Top Recommended Brand: Hill's Science Diet is rated the number one veterinarian-recommended pet food brand in the United States.

Variants

3.5-lb Bag

12-lb Bag

22-lb Bag

Ingredients

Chicken, Cracked Pearled Barley, Brown Rice, Brewers Rice, Whole Grain Oats, Whole Grain Corn, Corn Protein Meal, Chicken Meal, Chicken Fat, Chicken Liver Flavor, Pork Liver Flavor, Ground Pecan Shells, Soybean Oil, Lactic Acid, Potassium Chloride, Flaxseed, Dried Beet Pulp, Dried Citrus Pulp, Iodized Salt, Choline Chloride, Calcium Carbonate, Dicalcium Phosphate, Fish Oil, Pressed Cranberries, Pumpkin, 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), Minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Taurine, Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, Natural Flavors, Beta-Carotene.

Guaranteed Analysis

Average Nutrient Content (Dry Matter Basis)

Caloric Content: 3,607 kcal/kg | 368 kcal/cup

How to Use

Recommended Dosage Chart

Dosage and Administration Instructions

• Consult the Dosage Chart First: Before feeding, always check the manufacturer's weight-based chart to determine the correct daily amount for your dog.
• Introduce Over One Week: Transition your dog over seven days by steadily increasing new food while reducing the previous food.
• Keep Water Accessible: Fresh, clean drinking water must remain available to your large breed dog at all times, every single day.
• Vet Checkup Adjustment: Revisit your dog's daily portion size with your veterinarian at each routine health visit as they age.
• Suffocation Risk Prevention: Always keep the product bag away from both pets and children to prevent any risk of suffocation.

Disclaimer: This dosage information is provided by the manufacturer. Always consult your veterinarian before administering or adjusting any supplement for your pet.

Additional Information

Precautions

• Adult Dogs Only: Intended for adult dogs aged 1 to 6 years only; not for dogs aged 7 or older.
• Never Feed to Puppies: This adult large breed formula does not meet puppy nutritional requirements and must never be given to puppies.
• Switch During Pregnancy: Dogs that are pregnant or nursing must immediately be transitioned to a Hill's Science Diet Puppy formula.
• Pre-Existing Condition Caution: Dogs with digestive or other pre-existing health conditions must be assessed by a veterinarian before this diet switch.
• Portions Are a Guide: All serving amounts are a starting reference; monitor your dog's body weight and adjust daily portions as needed.

Possible Side Effects

• Temporary Digestive Changes: During the transition period, some large-breed dogs may experience temporary softening of stools or digestive changes.
• Observe After Switching: Some dogs may be sensitive to new prebiotic fiber sources; monitor your dog carefully after the first feeding.

Storage Information

• Heat and Humidity Protection: Store this bag away from direct heat and humidity to maintain freshness and nutritional value.
• Transfer for Freshness: After opening, seal the bag shut or pour kibble into a sealed airtight container for freshness.
• Bag Out of Reach: Store the bag out of reach of children and pets at all times to prevent any suffocation hazard.

Shipping & Return

We offer ground, express, and priority delivery; see our shipping policy for details.

For return instructions or product concerns, please refer to our detailed refund policy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What is the caloric content and cup measurement for this product?

Ans: One 8 fl oz cup weighs 3 oz and provides 368 kcal. For an 80 lb adult dog, the manufacturer recommends 4 and a half cups (460 grams) per day. Adjust daily amounts to help maintain your large breed dog's optimal and healthy body weight.

Q2: How does ActivBiome+ Digestion differ from Hill's Sensitive Stomach formula?

Ans: ActivBiome+ Digestion specifically targets the lower GI tract to support gut microbiome balance. This distinguishes it from Hill's Sensitive Stomach and Skin formula, which focuses on the upper GI tract and skin health rather than microbiome activation.

Q3: Why is taurine included in this formula?

Ans: Taurine is a confirmed specific listed ingredient in this formula. It is an essential nutrient for dogs and is included as part of the complete and balanced nutritional profile that this recipe provides for large breed adult dogs aged 1 to 6 years.

Q4: Which life stages is this formula not recommended for?

Ans: This formula is for large breed adult dogs aged 1 to 6 only. The manufacturer does not recommend it for puppies, dogs aged 7 or older, or pregnant and nursing dogs. Hill's Science Diet Puppy food is recommended for dogs during pregnancy and nursing.

Q5: What specific fiber and prebiotic ingredients are confirmed in this recipe?

Ans: Pressed cranberries, ground pecan shells, dried beet pulp, dried citrus pulp, brewers rice, pork liver flavor, flaxseed, and fish oil are all confirmed listed ingredients in this formula, contributing to the prebiotic fiber matrix and complete nutritional profile of this recipe.

Q6: How should I transition my large breed dog to this food?

Ans: A gradual 7-day transition is recommended by the manufacturer. Each day, increase the proportion of this new food while reducing your dog's previous food. Completing the full seven-day transition is important for allowing your large breed dog's digestive system to adjust comfortably.

Q7: Is this food nutritionally complete for large breed dogs?

Ans: This recipe is substantiated by AAFCO animal feeding tests confirming complete and balanced nutrition for the maintenance of adult dogs. It delivers full daily nutritional support as a complete diet, not a supplement, for large breed adult dogs of 1-6 years of age.