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Hill's Science Plan

Small & Mini Adult Poulet

Dogs · kibble · 6 kg

B

Overall score 73/100 · Good

Summary

Hill's for small dogs. Kibble adapted to small jaws, AAFCO scientific formula.

Sub-scores

B Proteins
B Nutrition balance
A Undesirables
C Transparency
A Species adaptability

Composition analysed

Dehydrated chicken (22%), corn, wheat, chicken fat, flaxseed oil, L-carnitine

  1. A Dehydrated chicken 22% protein
  2. C Corn cereal
  3. C Wheat cereal
  4. A Chicken fat fat
  5. A Flaxseed oil fat
  6. A L-carnitine beneficial additive

Nutritional analysis

Crude protein
24%
Crude fat
15%
Ash
6%
Fibre
2%
Moisture
8%

Strengths

  • First ingredient is a named animal protein
  • No undesirable additives detected
  • Balanced nutritional profile
  • Well suited to the species' needs

Weaknesses

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A Orijen Puppy A Orijen Original Adult Poulet A Orijen Six Fish A Acana Wild Prairie Recipe
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Frequently asked questions

What score does Hill's Science Plan Small & Mini Adult Poulet get?

Hill's Science Plan Small & Mini Adult Poulet gets a grade of B (73/100), i.e. "good", on the PetFoodRate A to E scale. The grade combines five axes: protein quality, nutritional balance, absence of undesirable ingredients, labelling transparency and species suitability.

What are the strengths and weaknesses of Hill's Science Plan Small & Mini Adult Poulet?

Strengths: First ingredient is a named animal protein, No undesirable additives detected, Balanced nutritional profile, Well suited to the species' needs.

Is Hill's Science Plan Small & Mini Adult Poulet a good fit for dogs?

On species suitability, this product scores A. It is broadly suited to the needs of dogs, as part of a balanced diet.

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