Hill's Science Diet VetEssentials™ Puppy Large Breed

Available exclusively from your veterinarian, Hills™ Science Diet™ VetEssentials™ Puppy Large Breed is uniquely formulated to help address five common health concerns for large breed puppies.

Mobility
Weight Management
Immunity
Digestion
Skin & Coat

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Key Benefits

Clinically proven nutrition that can transform your pet’s life.

Mobility
Weight Management
Immunity
Digestion
Skin & Coat

Benefit	Nutritional Feature	Health Benefit
Mobility	Supplies clinically tested levels of omega fatty acids, with the building blocks for joints and natural sources of glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate	Promotes healthy joint development and enhanced mobility by 30% in 90 days
Weight Management	Clinically proven levels of L-carnitine	Builds lean muscle which helps achieve a healthy body composition
Immunity	Optimal levels of clinically proven antioxidants	Supports the immune system between vaccinations and helps build a healthy immune system in 90 days
Digestion	Fiber mixture to help maintain a healthy digestive tract	Helps maintain a healthy digestive tract and firm stools
Skin & Coat	Omega fatty acids nourish skin cells and hair follicles to rejuvenate the skin	Healthy skin and luxurious coat

Recommended For:

Large breed puppies (over 55 lbs when adult) less than one year old.

Not Recommended For:

Adult or mature adult dogs. Pregnant or nursing dogs because of a lower energy density and lower calcium content. During pregnancy or nursing, dogs should be switched to Hills™ Science Diet™ VetEssentials™ Puppy food

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Feeding Guide

How to adjust feeding amounts to maintain optimal weight.

HELPFUL TIPS

Adjust feeding amounts as necessary to maintain optimal weight. If you are unsure, ask your veterinarian.
For pregnant or nursing large breed dogs feed Science Diet™ VetEssentials™ Puppy.
New to this food? Mix increasing amounts of your pets new food with decreasing amounts of the old food over a 7-day period.
Keep fresh water available at all times!
Your pets nutritional needs may change as they age. Ask your vet at every checkup.
To prevent suffocation, keep the packaging out of the reach of pets and children.

Growth

Weight of Dog	Growth less than 4 months	Growth 4 to 9 months	Growth 10 to 12 months
2 lb (0.9 kg)	1/2 cup (55 g)
5 lb (2.3 kg)	7/8 cup (100 g)
8 lb (3.6 kg)	1 1/3 cups (150 g)
10 lb (4.5 kg)	1 5/8 cups (185 g)
20 lb (9.1 kg)	2 2/3 cups (300 g)	2 1/4 cups (255 g)
40 lb (18 kg)	4 1/2 cups (510 g)	3 2/3 cups (415 g)	3 cups (340 g)
60 lb (27 kg)	6 cups (680 g)	5 cups (565 g)	4 cups (450 g)
80 lb (36 kg)		6 1/4 cups (705 g)	5 cups (565 g)
100 lb (45 kg)		7 1/3 cups (830 g)	5 3/4 cups (650 g)
120 lb (54 kg)			6 3/4 cups (765 g)
140 lb (64 kg)			7 1/2 cups (850 g)

Animal feeding tests using AAFCO procedures substantiate that Hill's Science Diet VetEssentials™ Puppy Large Breed provides complete and balanced nutrition for growing puppies.

Ingredients

High quality protein and thoughtfully sourced ingredients.

Chicken, Cracked Pearled Barley, Whole Grain Oats, Brown Rice, Chicken Meal, Pea Protein, Yellow Peas, Flaxseed, Egg Product, Chicken Liver Flavor, Dried Beet Pulp, Chicken Fat, Fish Oil, Lactic Acid, Iodized Salt, Pork Fat, Potassium Chloride, Green Peas, Choline Chloride, Apples, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Cranberries, Carrots, minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Taurine, Broccoli, L-Carnitine, Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, Natural Flavors, Beta-Carotene.

Average Nutrient & Caloric Content

Balanced nutrition that exceeds AAFCO nutrition standards.

3679 kcal/kg (417 kcal/cup†)

Nutrient	Dry Matter¹ %
Protein	29.7
Fat	16.0
Crude Fiber	1.7
Carbohydrate / NFE	45.6
Calcium	1.19
Phosphorous	0.94
Sodium	0.50
Potassium	0.78
Magnesium	0.137
Carnitine	370.0 ppm
Vitamin C	321 ppm
Vitamin E	732 IU/kg
DHA	0.231
Chondroitin Sulphate	1537 ppm
Glucosamine	445 ppm

References

1The nutrient in the product after moisture is removed. It is used to make direct comparisons of nutrient profiles with differing moisture contents.

†An eight fluid oz. measuring cup of Hill's Science Diet VetEssentials™ Puppy Large Breed contains 4.0 oz. by weight.