Hill's Science Diet Large Breed Puppy Dry Dog Food — Lamb Meal & Brown Rice, Controlled Bone Growth and DHA

Hill's Science Diet Puppy Large Breed Lamb Meal & Brown Rice is a dry puppy food formulated to support controlled bone growth, healthy brain and eye development, immune resilience, digestive balance, and lean muscle in large-breed puppies.

Raising a large-breed puppy brings unique nutritional needs: their bones grow rapidly, brains and eyes develop quickly, and muscles require high-quality fuel. This Hill's formula combines lamb meal protein, brown rice carbohydrates, and targeted nutrients to address those specific stages of early growth while focusing on balanced mineral levels for steady bone development.

How does this food support steady bone and joint growth?

The recipe is designed with an adjusted calcium and phosphorus profile to encourage controlled skeletal development in big-breed puppies, helping reduce excessive strain on growing bones. Balanced minerals provide structure without promoting too-rapid mineralization.

• Optimized calcium and phosphorus levels for large-breed growth patterns
• Mineral balance supports steady bone formation
• Appropriate calorie density to reduce excessive weight gain during growth

Will this help my puppy’s brain, eyes and immune system?

Yes — the formula includes DHA from fish oil to support normal brain and retinal development, and a blend of antioxidants to help the maturing immune system. These nutrients work together to nourish cognitive and sensory development while supporting natural immune function.

• DHA and fish oil for early neural and visual support
• Antioxidant blend to assist normal immune development
• Vitamins and minerals tailored for growing puppies

How does this recipe help digestion and muscle growth?

This food uses a prebiotic fiber blend to help maintain a healthy gut microbiome and improve stool quality, while high-quality lamb meal supplies the protein needed for developing lean muscle. Together, they promote efficient digestion and sustained muscle building during rapid growth phases.

• Prebiotic fibers to support gut balance and digestion
• High-quality protein sources to fuel lean muscle development
• Nutrient-dense formulation for growing energy needs

What can I expect in ingredient sourcing and quality?

Hill's manufactures this puppy formula in the USA using select global ingredients and follows quality controls aligned with veterinary recommendations. The product emphasizes natural ingredients and is developed by a brand widely recommended by U.S. veterinarians, offering traceable sourcing and consistent nutrition.

• Made in the USA with global-sourced ingredients
• Natural ingredient choices for core nutrition
• Developed by Hill's Pet Nutrition, veterinarian-recommended

Who is this for? Hill's Science Diet Puppy Large Breed Lamb Meal & Brown Rice is intended for large-breed puppies that need controlled skeletal development, DHA for early brain and eye support, antioxidant protection for the developing immune system, and high-quality proteins for lean muscle growth. If you own a growing giant—breeds like Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd, Great Dane, or any puppy expected to reach large adult size—this formula offers a targeted balance of nutrients to support their first months and lay a foundation for adult health. Consult your veterinarian for personalized feeding amounts and to ensure the transition fits your puppy’s individual growth rate and health needs.

Ingredients

Lamb Meal, Brown Rice, Cracked Pearled Barley, Whole Grain Oats, Chicken Fat, Pea Protein, Whole Grain Wheat, Brewers Rice, Wheat Gluten, Hydrolyzed Chicken Flavor, Soybean Meal, Egg Product, Ground Pecan Shells, Lactic Acid, Pork Liver Flavor, Soybean Oil, Flaxseed, Dried Beet Pulp, Dried Citrus Pulp, Fish Oil, Potassium Chloride, Iodized Salt, L-Lysine, Choline Chloride, Pressed Cranberries, L-Threonine, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Taurine, Sodium Tripolyphosphate, DL-Methionine, L-Tryptophan, minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, Natural Flavors, L-Carnitine, Beta-Carotene.