Hill's Science Diet Dry Dog Food Adult Light 12kg
Key Benefits
Recommended For:
Adult dogs 1-6 years of age that require fewer calories (i.e. dogs that are less active, neutered or otherwise prone to weight gain).
Not Recommended For:
- Puppies, adult dogs not prone to gaining excess weight.
- Pregnant or nursing dogs. During pregnancy or nursing, dogs should be switched to Science Diet® Puppy Healthy Development Original, Science Diet® Puppy Small Bites, Science Diet® Puppy Lamb Meal & Rice Recipe.
| Benefit | Nutrient | How It Works |
|---|---|---|
| Helps maintain a healthy weight | Reduced calories* | Optimal levels of energy for a healthy weight. |
| Lean muscle and ideal body weight | L-Carnitine | Converts fat into energy and helps maintain lean muscle mass. |
| Controls hunger between meals | High fibre | Natural fibre ensures satiety between meals. |
| Healthy immune function | Vitamin C + E | Optimal levels of clinically proven antioxidants for a healthy immune system. |
| Best Taste Ever | High quality ingredients | Precise blend of high quality ingredients for a taste dogs are guaranteed to love. |
Additional Info
Dry and canned formulas meet strict regulatory guidelines for low-calorie, low-fat foods.
Our 150 veterinarians, PhD nutritionists and scientists ensure that over 50 nutrients in Hill's Science Diet dog foods work together and fall precisely within appropriate ranges, avoiding nutrient excesses and deficiencies that can impact your dog's long term health. Hill's stands behind quality of our product. If you, or your dog, aren't completely satisfied, just return the unused portion to the place of purchase for a full refund or replacement.
References
*30% less fat and 19% fewer calories than Hill's® Science Diet® Adult Advanced Fitness Original formula
Feeding Guide
Daily Feeding Guide:
Helpful Tips
- This product is intended for weight maintenance. Should you choose to feed for weight loss use an ideal or target body weight rather than the current body weight and consult your veterinarian.
- These amounts are a starting point only. Your pet may need less or more food to maintain proper weight. Adjust as needed. If you are unsure, ask your veterinarian.
- Feeding this food for the first time? Mix increasing amounts of your pet's new food with decreasing amounts of the old food over a 7-day period.
- When using with Science Diet® canned food, decrease the amount of dry food to avoid overfeeding.
- Keep fresh water available at all times!
- Science Diet is available in a wide variety of dry foods and treats for your dog's unique needs, and canned foods, with many delicious flavors your dog will love.
- We recommend Science Diet® Simple Essentials™ Treats Light Adult Biscuits for dogs eating this product.
- To prevent suffocation, keep this plastic bag out of the reach of pets and children.
Weight Control
| Weight of Dog | Obese prone | Weight loss |
|---|---|---|
| 5 lb (2,3 kg) | 5/8 cup (60 g) | 3/8 cup (35 g) |
| 10 lb (4,5 kg) | 1 cup (100 g) | 3/4 cup (75 g) |
| 20 lb (9,1 kg) | 1 2/3 cups (165 g) | 1 1/4 cups (125 g) |
| 40 lb (18 kg) | 2 3/4 cups (270 g) | 2 cups (200 g) |
| 60 lb (27 kg) | 3 3/4 cups (370 g) | 2 3/4 cups (270 g) |
| 80 lb (36 kg) | 4 3/4 cups (470 g) | 3 1/2 cups (345 g) |
| 100 lb (45 kg) | 5 2/3 cups (560 g) | 4 cups (395 g) |
Average Nutrient and Caloric Content
Dry 2997 kcal/kg (295 kcal/per cup²)
|
Nutrient |
Dry Matter1 % |
|---|---|
| Protein | 24.3 |
| Fat | 8.9 |
| Carbohydrate (NFE) | 49.6 |
| Crude Fibre | 12.4 |
| Calcium | 0.70 |
| Phosphorus | 0.56 |
| Sodium | 0.25 |
| Potassium | 0.76 |
| Magnesium | 0.132 |
| Carnitine | 318 ppm |
| Vitamin C | 222 mg/kg |
| Vitamin E | 592 IU/kg |
References
1The nutrient in the product after moisture is removed. It is used to make direct comparisons of nutrient profiles of products with differing moisture contents.
2An eight fluid oz. measuring cup contains 3 oz. by weight.
