Hill's Science Diet Adult Chicken & Barley Recipe Dry Dog Food Bag bag

Hill's Science Diet Adult Chicken & Barley Recipe (Adult, Dry)

Ingredients (verbatim, per manufacturer): Chicken, Cracked Pearled Barley, Brown Rice, Brewers Rice, Whole Grain Wheat, Whole Grain Corn, Corn Protein Meal, Chicken Meal, Chicken Fat, Chicken Liver Flavor, Soybean Meal, Dried Beet Pulp, Soybean Oil, Lactic Acid, Flaxseed, Pork Liver Flavor, Potassium Chloride, Iodized Salt, Whole Grain Oats, Fructooligosaccharides (FOS), Choline Chloride, Calcium Carbonate, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Taurine, minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, Natural Flavors, Beta-Carotene.

Guaranteed analysis / nutrient content per manufacturer: Hill's publishes average nutrient content on a dry-matter basis (not an as-fed guaranteed-analysis panel) on its product page, crude protein 23.8%, fat 15%, crude fiber 1.7%, calcium 0.8%, phosphorus 0.69%, sodium 0.38% (all dry-matter basis). Caloric content 3,675 kcal/kg (365 kcal/cup). The as-fed guaranteed-analysis minimums/maximums and moisture are not published on the manufacturer product page, so they are left blank here rather than estimated. AAFCO: animal feeding tests using AAFCO procedures substantiate that this food provides complete and balanced nutrition for maintenance of adult dogs. Made in the USA in Hill's own facilities with global ingredients (North America, Europe, New Zealand).

Consolidated from publicly available manufacturer information (link above), compiled Aug 3, 2026. Not tested or evaluated by Sniff and Shift. Not medical advice, verify on current packaging and consult your veterinarian.

Questions about Hill's Science Diet Adult Chicken & Barley Recipe

What are the first ingredients in Hill's Science Diet Adult Chicken & Barley Recipe?

As listed on Hill's Science Diet's product page, the first ingredients are Chicken, Cracked Pearled Barley, Brown Rice, Brewers Rice, Whole Grain Wheat. The full list is on the spec sheet above.

How much protein and fat does Hill's Science Diet Adult Chicken & Barley Recipe have?

Hill's Science Diet publishes crude protein 23.8% (dry-matter basis) and crude fat 15% (dry-matter basis), with 3675 kcal/kg (365 kcal/cup). These are the maker's published figures, not our measurements.

Does Hill's Science Diet publish an AAFCO statement for Hill's Science Diet Adult Chicken & Barley Recipe?

Hill's Science Diet states: Animal feeding tests using AAFCO procedures substantiate complete and balanced nutrition for maintenance of adult dogs (per manufacturer)

What kind of food is Hill's Science Diet Adult Chicken & Barley Recipe?

Hill's Science Diet lists it as dry kibble, adult dog food.

Where do these numbers come from?

Every figure on this page is transcribed from Hill's Science Diet's own product page, linked in the Source line above. Check the bag for the current label.

Source: Hill's Science Diet product page (hillspet.com). Figures are the maker's published values; check the bag for the current label.

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