Hill's Science Diet Small Paws Puppy Chicken & Barley Entree Canned Dog Food
In a Nutshell
- High-quality ingredients, well-received by puppies
- Solves digestive issues for many dogs
- Mix with dry food for best results
- Minor complaints from picky dogs
Quick Verdict
Hill's Science Diet Small Paws Puppy Chicken & Barley Entree is well-accepted by most puppies, offering good value and quality. Some have digestion problems initially, but mostly recommended.
Quick Stats
Pet Compatibility
Pros & Cons
Pros
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Healthy formula (5)
The food is well-balanced and contains non allergic ingredients whatsoever.
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Digestive benefits (3)
Good for solving digestive issues with puppies.
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Variety in ingredients (2)
Offers chicken and barley to cater for picky eaters.
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Friendly for puppies (2)
Most puppies start and transition well to solid food.
Cons
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Costlier (1) major
The product could be a bit costly in comparison to others
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Picky eaters (2) minor
Some puppies do not like the food at all, and adding boiled chicken doesn't work
Tip: Add other flavors successfully to your pet dog.
Who Is This For?
✓ Best For
- • owners of puppies — Well-balanced nutrition and taste appeal
- • Those preventing digestive issues in puppies — Helps solve digestible problems, minimizing torn apart digestive systems.
✗ Skip If
- • Picky eaters (or dogs with digestive problems) — Might reject the food, mixing with more palatable ingredients would help.
Durability & Care
Factors: sixty min
Cleaning Methods
Rating Distribution
Highlighted Reviews
"My puppy started eating Hill's Science at 17 weeks. He's now a year old, and loves mixed with dry. I haven't had one problem with his digestive system."
"Neither of my two cockapoo liked all this dog food. They will not eat it at all. I tried boiling chicken breast to mix in but that did not help."
Bottom Line
This canned food is a healthy option for puppies, with a balanced nutritional profile. Good for larger breeds and mixed with dry food for optimal nutrition. Minimal downside, focused on picky eaters.