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Hill's Science Diet Small Paws Puppy Chicken & Barley Entree Canned Dog Food

Hill's Science Diet Small Paws Puppy Chicken & Barley Entree Canned Dog Food

By Hill's Science Diet 9 reviews analyzed Updated Oct 2023 85% confidence
8.5 /10
Quality
9.0
Value
8.0
Design
8.5
Function
8.5
Durability
8.5

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

Reviews Analyzed 9
Would Recommend 89%
Would Buy Again 89%
Avg Lifespan None found

Pet Compatibility

🐕 Dogs
Suitable
🐈 Cats
Caution

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Healthy formula (5)

    The food is well-balanced and contains non allergic ingredients whatsoever.

  • Digestive benefits (3)

    Good for solving digestive issues with puppies.

  • Variety in ingredients (2)

    Offers chicken and barley to cater for picky eaters.

  • Friendly for puppies (2)

    Most puppies start and transition well to solid food.

Cons

  • Costlier (1) major

    The product could be a bit costly in comparison to others

  • 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

Expected Lifespan Less than 1 hour in specific instances, or left unattended to can worsen

Factors: sixty min

Cleaning Methods

Machine wash
Hand wash
Spot clean

Rating Distribution

4.5
9 reviews
5★
78%
4★
0%
3★
11%
2★
0%
1★
11%

Highlighted Reviews

— Ivee

"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."

— Momma

"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.

8.5 /10
Excellent