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Yes! Hill's Science Diet Adult Chicken & Barley Recipe Dry Dog Food is a good option for adult medium breed dogs without joint or digestive issues.
Despite misinformation that Hills Science Diet contains fillers, animal protein is almost always the first ingredient in their foods, and when it is not, it is usually because the diet has been formulated for dogs with a particular health requirement, and not because of cost-cutting.
Hills Science Diet has a huge amount of research and testing behind their products, adding to the reliability, quality assurance, and efficacy of their foods.
Pawsitive Plan's ratings of Hill's Science Diet Adult Chicken & Barley Recipe Dry Dog Food:
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Benefits of Hills Science Diet Adult Chicken & Barley Recipe Dry Dog Food:
First ingredient is chicken
Contains dietary fibre in the form of beet pulp and oat fibre, both beneficial for gut health and healthy digestion
Nutritious grain ingredients like wheat, corn, sorghum, and soy. Formulations that are grain-free may actually be lower in nutritional quality as they substitute options like tapioca that are mostly starch.
Contains a high amount of omega-6 fatty acids (2.5%), which are beneficial for a healthy skin and coat.
High levels of antioxidants in the form of vitamin C and tocopherols to reduce oxidative stress
No artificial preservatives, flavorings, or colors
Appropriate protein and fat content for healthy adult pet dogs
Hills Science Diet Adult Chicken & Barley Recipe Dry Dog Food might not be suitable for some dogs because:
Chicken is a common allergen for certain dogs
Some pet owners do not want to feed their dogs wheat and soy products
Doesn't contain much omega-3 fatty acids, which are beneficial for joint health
Doesn't contain probiotics, which are beneficial for gut health
Will contain some glucosamine and chondroitin, present in all chicken meal, but unlikely enough to be beneficial for joint health
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All information, research, and evaluation are personally performed by our in-house vets with over 10 years of experience in animal nutrition.