Science Diet Canine LIGHT ADULT SMB 5#

Science Diet®
Adult Light Small Bites
Hill's® Science Diet® Adult Light Small Bites dog food provides precisely balanced
nutrition to help your dog achieve ideal weight. It has fewer calories than Hill's® Science
Diet® Adult Small Bites formula to help control weight and contains L-Carnitine to help
your dog turn fat into energy. It also has a high fiber content to keep your dog satisfied
between meals. All these, and our best taste ever!
Key Benefits
Recommended For:
Adult dogs 1-6 years of age that require fewer calories (i.e. dogs that are less active, neutered or otherwise prone to weight gain).
Not Recommended For:
l Puppies, adult dogs not prone to gaining excess weight.
l Pregnant or nursing dogs. During pregnancy or nursing, dogs should be switched to: Science Diet® Puppy Healthy
Development Original, Science Diet® Puppy Small Bites, Science Diet® Puppy Lamb Meal & Rice Recipe,
Science Diet® Ideal Balance™ Puppy or Science Diet® Healthy Advantage™ Puppy
Additional Info
Dry and canned formulas meet strict regulatory guidelines for low-calorie, low-fat foods.
Our 150 veterinarians, PhD nutritionists and scientists ensure that over 50 nutrients in Hill's Science Diet dog foods work together
and fall precisely within appropriate ranges, avoiding nutrient excesses and deficiencies that can impact your dog's long term
health. Hill's stands behind quality of our product. If you, or your dog, aren't completely satisfied, just return the unused portion to
the place of purchase for a full refund or replacement.
Other Products to Consider
Science Diet® is available in a wide variety of dry foods and treats for your dog's unique needs and in canned foods with many
delicious flavors your dog will love.
References
*30% less fat and 19% fewer calories than the Adult Advanced Fitness Original formula
Benefit Nutrient How it Works
Helps maintain a healthy
weight Reduced calories* Optimal levels of energy for a healthy weight.
Burn fat and ideal body weight L-Carnitine Converts fat into energy to help maintain optimal body weight.
Controls hunger between
meals High fiber Natural fiber ensures satiety between meals.
Healthy immune function Vitamin C + E Optimal levels of clinically proven antioxidants for a healthy
immune system.
Best Taste Ever High quality ingredients Precise blend of high quality ingredients for a taste dogs are
guaranteed to love
Feeding Guide
Daily Feeding Guide:
Helpful Tips
l This product is intended for weight maintenance. Should you choose to feed for weight loss use an ideal or
target body weight rather than the current body weight and consult your veterinarian.
l These amounts are a starting point only. Your pet may need less or more food to maintain proper weight or for
appropriate weight loss. Adjust as needed. If you are unsure, ask your veterinarian.
l Feeding this food for the first time? Mix increasing amounts of your pet's new food with decreasing amounts of the old food
over a 7-day period.
l When using with Science Diet® canned food, decrease the amount of dry food to avoid overfeeding.
l Keep fresh water available at all times!
l We recommend Science Diet® Simple Essentials™ Treats Light Adult Biscuits for dogs eating this product.
l Science Diet is available in a wide variety of dry foods and treats for your dog's unique needs, and canned foods, with
many delicious flavors your dog will love.
l To prevent suffocation, keep this plastic bag out of the reach of pets and children.
Weight Control
Average Nutrient And Caloric Contents
Dry 2997 kcal/kg (295 kcal/per cup²)
Ideal
Weight of Dog Obese prone Weight loss
5 lb (2,3 kg) 5/8 cup (60 g) 3/8 cup (35 g)
10 lb (4,5 kg) 1 cup (100 g) 3/4 cup (75 g)
20 lb (9,1 kg) 1 2/3 cups (165 g) 1 1/4 cups (125 g)
40 lb (18 kg) 2 3/4 cups (270 g) 2 cups (200 g)
60 lb (27 kg) 3 3/4 cups (370 g) 2 3/4 cups (270 g)
80 lb (36 kg) 4 3/4 cups (470 g) 3 1/2 cups (345 g)
100 lb (45 kg) 5 2/3 cups (560 g) 4 cups (