Hill's Science Diet Puppy Small Breed & Mini Breed Chicken Meal & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food, 12.5-lb bag

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  • Made with natural minerals to support your puppy’s growing bones and teeth.
  • DHA and fish oil promote healthy brain and eye development.
  • An antioxidant blend bolsters the developing immune system.
  • High-quality proteins fuel your pup’s growing muscles.
  • This Hill’s Science Diet recipe is crafted with natural ingredients.

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About Hill's Puppy

Knowing You Fed Them Right

At least 80% of a puppy’s lifetime growth happens in year one. Fuel it with science-led nutrition from the beginning.

Building Blocks for Life

Five essential building blocks support healthy brain, eye, muscle, bone, and immune system development.

The Best Start in Life

A breakthrough blend of prebiotic fibers helps support the gut microbiome and digestive system.

Puppy-Approved Flavors

Whether your puppy prefers crunchy kibble or savory stews, these textures and flavors deliver.

Science-Led Nutrition

An expert team of Hill’s veterinarians, nutritionists, and food scientists creates the right nutrition to support pets.

Made in the USA

The ingredients Hill’s uses are selected for their nutrients, quality, and taste, then precisely blended for optimal health benefits.

Helping Shelter Pets

Every time you feed your pet Hill’s, you help feed a shelter pet—which helps makes them healthy, happy, and more adoptable. Hill’s is proud to have helped over 13 million shelter pets find a new home through their shelter feeding initiatives.

About Hill’s Small Paws Center

Hill’s operates a special center in the US that is dedicated to small dogs. Hill’s Small Paws Center uses state-of-the-art technology to create nutrition specifically tailored to small dogs’ needs.

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17 Customer Questions

What's the maximum weight the puppy should weigh for this food?

Answer by Chewy • May 30, 2018
This formula is recommended for puppies that will weigh up to 25 pounds when full grown.

Does this dog food contain by products?

Answer by Chewy • Jul 25, 2019
This recipe does not contain by-products. For a full list of ingredients click the Nutritional Info Tab.

Approximately how many cups of food are in this 4.5 lb. bag?

Answer by Chewy • Dec 21, 2018
There will be approximately 4 cups of kibble per pound. The 4.5 pound bag will have close to 18 cups, the 15.5 pound bag close to 62 cups.

What is the % of Omega 6 and Omega3?

Answer by Chewy • Nov 23, 2021
This recipe has a Total Omega-3 level of 1.18% and a Total Omega-6 level of 4.02%, both on a dry matter basis.
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Nutritional Value

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Palatability

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583 Customer Reviews

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Laura on Jan 11, 2026

Good quality ingredients

I recently switched my puppies from a grain-free diet due to the potential cardiac issues it may cause. I have two Chihuahuas, 3 and 4 months old, and both have

I recently switched my puppies from a grain-free diet due to the potential cardiac issues it may cause. I have two Chihuahuas, 3 and 4 months old, and both have tolerated the change very well, no diarrhea or any unwanted side effects. It also seems to have a good flavor, because my picky eater has no trouble eating it. I’m very happy with the purchase and will continue buying it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Dawn on Dec 10, 2025

Hill Science Puppy Dog Food

I have a brand new puppy and was very happy to be able to buy this dog food in mini and small. My vet only wanted this brand for my 1.28 lb. puppy. I love Chewy

I have a brand new puppy and was very happy to be able to buy this dog food in mini and small. My vet only wanted this brand for my 1.28 lb. puppy. I love Chewy because you care about pets. You pack the food very well and ship it fast. I actually ordered the wrong one and called and you fixed it so I would get the proper food. No complaining at all. You no how to be professional, courteous and really do care about my pet. Thank you Chewy.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Neil on Nov 30, 2025

I found the exact food I was already feeding my Snoopy!

This was the food the vet recommended the day before I purchased Snoopy and he loves it. I wanted to maintain the same diet and when I ordered it through Chewy for

This was the food the vet recommended the day before I purchased Snoopy and he loves it. I wanted to maintain the same diet and when I ordered it through Chewy for the first time, we were questioning the design of the package and later saw it was the same food with a new design. Snoopy was already use to the food with the new design and I found it with the help of the Chewy Rep who was super kind and sweet! I love Chewy and the reps. They truly care!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Jacqueline on Nov 6, 2025

Hills science

I have a new puppy and I needed something tiny and good for him. The dog food I tried at first well, he was throwing it up. I was afraid I would have to take him

I have a new puppy and I needed something tiny and good for him. The dog food I tried at first well, he was throwing it up. I was afraid I would have to take him to the vet. Until I tried this Hills Science puppy food as nd he absolutely loved it and, he stopped throwing up. I’m so grateful for that. I love my new puppy and so does our 4 year old Grace!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By R on Dec 21, 2025

My puppy won’t eat this puppy food

This was just a disappointment my puppy wouldn’t eat this food It was recommended by my vet but she won’t eat it - it smells funny - not a good dog food smell

This was just a disappointment my puppy wouldn’t eat this food It was recommended by my vet but she won’t eat it - it smells funny - not a good dog food smell

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
By Debbie on Dec 30, 2025

The nutrition looked like the right combination for a new puppy.

I think the size and texture of the kibble Is right for a puppy. My new schnauzzer eats her "chow" all gone each meal.

I think the size and texture of the kibble Is right for a puppy. My new schnauzzer eats her "chow" all gone each meal.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By ReDonna on Sep 28, 2025

Great product!

Hill's Science Diet is the exclusive dietary choice for our puppies, owing to its superior quality, ingredient composition, appropriately sized kibble, and palatable

Hill's Science Diet is the exclusive dietary choice for our puppies, owing to its superior quality, ingredient composition, appropriately sized kibble, and palatable flavor profile. In the event of an overnight stay where the provision of Hill's Science Diet is inadvertently omitted, our puppies demonstrate a preference for this specific food, foregoing alternative options until their return to a setting where Hill's Science Diet is available.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Donna on Oct 24, 2025

Jill’s Science Puppy food Vet recommended

My puppy is not food driven but does eat the small pebbles pretty well. I must have mistakenly ordered a larger bag than I thought so I now have enough food for

My puppy is not food driven but does eat the small pebbles pretty well. I must have mistakenly ordered a larger bag than I thought so I now have enough food for many months. I did adjust my auto ship and really like that I can add or subtract the food, treats toys etc.?

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Nicole on Dec 17, 2025

Good starter

My pups enjoyed the dry kibble and are still enjoying the adult version of the same kibble mixed with the wet food.

My pups enjoyed the dry kibble and are still enjoying the adult version of the same kibble mixed with the wet food.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
By Karen on Oct 1, 2025

Fine food, fast shipping! Puppy didn't like it.

I have a persnickety 5-month-old Shih Tzu puppy that refuses to eat this dog food. I even tried mixing some wet food in, and he licked the wet food off and left

I have a persnickety 5-month-old Shih Tzu puppy that refuses to eat this dog food. I even tried mixing some wet food in, and he licked the wet food off and left the kibble in the bowl. I've had other dogs that ate Science Diet before, so I know it's the dog, not the food.