Science Diet LB Puppy 15.5#

Science Diet®
Puppy Large Breed
Rich in fish oil and nourishing fatty acids.
Hill's® Science Diet® Puppy Large Breed dog food gives your puppy precisely balanced
nutrition to control growth for joint health. It is enriched with L-Carnitine for healthy body
composition and has optimal levels of calcium for controlled bone and joint growth. It is
made with high quality ingredients that provide an ideal combination of nutrients and clinically
proven antioxidants for superior overall health.
Key Benefits
Recommended For:
Large breed puppies (over 55 lbs when adult) up to 1 year old.
Not Recommended For:
Adult or mature adult dogs. Pregnant or nursing dogs because of a lower energy density and lower calcium content (compared to
Science Diet® Puppy Healthy Development Original). 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
Other Products to Consider
For puppies that will weigh over 55lbs at maturity: Science Diet® Puppy Lamb Meal & Rice Recipe Large Breed.
Feeding Guide
Daily Feeding Guide:
Helpful Tips
l These amounts are a starting point only. Your pet may need less or more food to maintain proper weight. Adjust
as needed. If you are unsure, ask your veterinarian.
l For pregnant or nursing large breed dogs: 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 is the recommended product.
Benefit Nutrient How It Works
Healthy immune system within
90 days Vitamin C + E Optimal levels of clinically proven antioxidants to build a
healthy immune system
Ideal body composition L-Carnitine Converts fat into energy and helps develop lean muscle.
Promotes healthy joint
development and mobility Vital fatty acids Vital fatty acids ensure healthy development of bones and
joints.
Healthy bone development Calcium Optimal levels of Calcium for controlled bone and joint growth
in large breed puppies.
Supports gentle, healthy
digestion
High quality ingredients
including gentle fibers
Ensure availability of key nutrients and proteins for the healthy
development of your puppy.
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 Keep fresh water available at all times!
l We recommend that you take your pet to the veterinarian at least twice a year for regular health check-ups.
l Your pet's nutritional needs change with each lifestage. Continue to give him the same precise and balanced nutrition by
transitioning your puppy to one of the Hill's® Science Diet® adult dog foods once he reaches 1 year of age.
l Science Diet is available in a wide variety of dry foods and treats for your puppy's unique needs. Canned puppy food is
also available from Science Diet in a delicious savory chicken flavor that your puppy will love.
l To prevent suffocation, keep this plastic bag out of reach of pets and children.
Growth
Average Nutrient And Caloric Contents
Dry 3543 kcal/kg (349 kcal/per cup²)
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 (50 g)
5 lb (2,3 kg) 1 1/8 cups (110 g)
8 lb (3,6 kg) 1 1/2 cups (150 g)
10 lb (4,5 kg) 1 7/8 cups (185 g)
20 lb (9,1 kg) 3 cups (295 g) 2 1/2 cups (250 g)
40 lb (18 kg) 5 1/4 cups (520 g) 4 1/3 cups (430 g) 3 1/2 cups (345 g)
60 lb (27 kg) 7 cups (695 g) 5 3/4 cups (570 g) 4 2/3 cups (460 g)
80 lb (36 kg) 7 1/4 cups (720 g) 5 3/4 cups (570 g)
100 lb (45 kg) 8 1/2 cups (840 g) 6 3/4 cups (670 g)
120 lb (54 kg) 7 3/4 cups (765 g)
140 lb (64 kg) 8 3/4 cups (865 g)
Nutrient
Dry Matter1
%
Protein 29.6
Fat 14.8
Carbohydrate (NFE) 46.3
Crude Fiber 2.5