Product Changes Notice : Hill's Science Diet Puppy Large Breed Dry Dog Food |
---|
From August 2025 this product will start to arrive with new packaging. There is no change in the formulation between the old & new packaging, so you can continue to feed these foods with confidence. For any questions regarding this update or your pet's food, please contact the Petdirect Customer Care team. |
Big dogs need lots of love, and Hill's Science Diet Large Breed Puppy dry food is specially made with a delicious chicken flavour and an optimal level of calcium for controlled bone growth: a unique developmental need of large breed puppies.
Give your large dog their best start in life so they can grow to their full potential with balanced minerals that promote strong bones and strong teeth. This dog food made with high-quality ingredients uses DHA from fish oil to support your large dog's eye development and brain function. High-quality protein helps your large dog build and maintain muscle.
Learn more about Hill's Science Diet Dog Food.
Chicken, Brown Rice, Whole Grain Oats, Chicken Meal, Cracked Pearled Barley, Chicken Fat, Pea Protein, Brewers Rice, Whole Grain Wheat, Soybean Meal, Whole Grain Corn, Chicken Liver Flavor, Ground Pecan Shells, Lactic Acid, Pork Liver Flavor, Dicalcium Phosphate, Flaxseed, Dried Beet Pulp, Fish Oil, Iodized Salt, Dried Citrus Pulp, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Pressed Cranberries, Calcium Carbonate, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), DLMethionine, L-Threonine, Taurine, minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), L-Tryptophan, Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, Natural Flavors, L-Carnitine, Beta-Carotene.
Crude Protein (min.) | 22% |
Crude Fat (min.) | 11.5% |
Crude Fiber (max.) | 8.5% |
Moisture (max.) | 10% |
Docosahexaenoic Acid* (DHA) (min.) | 0.3% |
Vitamin E (min.) | 425 IU/kg |
Ascorbic Acid* (Vitamin C) (min.) | 95 ppm |
Animal feeding tests using AAFCO procedures substantiate that Hill's Science Diet Puppy Large Breed Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe provides complete and balanced nutrition for growing puppies.
Please see package for complete feeding instructions. Adjust feeding amounts as necessary to maintain optimal weight. If you are unsure, ask your veterinarian.
New to this food? Mix increasing amounts of your pet's new food with decreasing amounts of the old food over a 7 day period.
Keep fresh water available at all times!
Your pet's nutritional needs may change as they age. Ask your vet at every checkup. Fresh water should be available at all times. Product Recommendation: Puppies up to 1 year old and pregnant or nursing dogs. Product not recommended: Adult dogs, mature adult dogs, obese or obese-prone dogs.
Weight of Dog | Growth <4 months | Growth 4–9 months | Growth 10–12 months | Growth 13–18 months |
---|---|---|---|---|
0.9kg | 1/2 cup (55g) | |||
2.3kg | 1 cup (110g) | |||
3.6kg | 1 3/8 cup (150g) | |||
4.5kg | 1 2/3 cup (180g) | |||
9.1kg | 2 3/4 cup (295g) | 2 1/3 cup (250g) | ||
18kg | 4 3/4 cup (510g) | 4 cup (430g) | 3 1/4 cup (350g) | |
27kg | 6 1/3 cup (680g) | 5 1/3 cup (575g) | 4 1/4 cup (460g) | 3 3/4 cup (405g) |
36kg | 6 2/3 cup (720g) | 5 1/3 cup (575g) | 4 3/4 cup (510g) | |
45kg | 7 3/4 cup (835g) | 6 1/4 cup (675g) | 5 2/3 cup (610g) | |
54kg | 7 1/4 cup (780g) | 6 1/2 cup (700g) | ||
64kg | 8 cup (860g) | 7 1/4 cup (780g) | ||
73kg | 9 cup (970g) | 8 cup (860g) | ||
82kg | 9 3/4 cup (1050g) | 8 3/4 cup (945g) | ||
91kg | 10 1/2 cup (1130g) | 9 1/2 cup (1025g) |
Hill’s Science Diet is made with an optimal selection of ingredients and nutrients that work with your dog's biology. Whether it's the developmental needs of puppies, fuelling adult dogs in the prime of their life or supporting them into their senior years, Hill’s Science Diet foods are made for every stage of a healthy pet’s life.
There is also a specialty range for healthy dogs that require additional nutritional support in areas such as weight, dental health, mobility or skin and stomach sensitivities.
Learn more about Hill's Science Diet Dog Food.
100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. At Hill’s, we’re dedicated to making foods your pet will love. If you’re not satisfied for any reason with a product purchased from one of our authorised sellers, simply return the unused portion to the place of purchase for your money back or a replacement product.
Developed by a team of PhD nutritionists and veterinarians
DHA from fish oil for healthy brain & eye development
High-quality protein for building lean muscles
Balanced minerals for strong bones & teeth
Hill’s Science Diet puppy food is carefully formulated for the developmental needs of puppies, so they get the best start in life & grow to their full potential.
BIOLOGY-BASED
NUTRITION
ANTICIPATES THEIR EVER CHANGING
NEEDS
PUPPY
Supports healthy brain, eye, muscle, bone & immune system development in growing puppies
ADULT 1-6
Supports healthy immune system, digestion, lean muscle & beautiful coat in adult dogs
ADULT LIGHT
Precise nutrition for less active adult dogs requiring a low calorie food to help maintain a healthy weight & lifestyle
ADULT 7+
Supports energy level & beautiful coat. Helps keep immune system, heart & kidneys healthy
SPECIALTY RANGE
Nutritional support for healthy dogs in areas such as weight, dental health, mobility and skin & stomach sensitivities
Best way for me to buy my puppy his food fast delivery too. Recommend
Awesome service. Archie loved the little treat to, thank you.
Puppy thriving on this and looking beautiful gaining weight at a nice rate
Since switching her to this food, my puppy’s coat is thicker and glossier and she is putting on weight at a good rate, after being under size and weight for her age.
Best dry food around. My puppy loves it so much and it’s got so much goodness in it!
All orders are dispatched from Petdirect’s Auckland and Christchurch warehouses, offering fast, reliable delivery throughout New Zealand.
Free shipping on orders $79.00 and over
Flat $5.90 delivery for smaller orders
This is ideal for urgent pet supply needs within the Auckland and Christchurch regions.
Available in eligible Auckland and Christchurch suburbs only.
See our shipping & delivery page for more information
You have 30 days to return products in original condition if you change your mind. Courier costs apply for change-of-mind returns.
If we made a mistake or your order is faulty or damaged, we’ll make it right — and cover the return shipping.
In-person returns are welcome at our Auckland store or Christchurch warehouse (by appointment).
See our full returns & refunds policy for more detail