Hill's Science Diet Adult 1-6 Small & Mini Dry Dog Food
- Dry Food
- Bag
- Veterinary Diet
- Dog
- Better rated than 85%
- More reviewed than 98%
A trusted brand's everyday formula for small dogs, a solid default choice if your dog fits its age and size range and has no chicken allergy.
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How it ranks among the 155 dry food we track
4.8★ across 26,044 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
26,044 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
30,000+ bought on Amazon last month.
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Overview
Small and mini breed dogs get their own formula here: Hill's Science Diet's chicken and brown rice recipe for adults 1 to 6 years old, sold in a 4.5 lb bag sized for smaller feeding amounts.
This is Hill's everyday maintenance formula for small dogs rather than a specialty or prescription diet, built around a chicken meat base with brown rice as the carbohydrate. It is positioned as low calorie and additive free, with no synthetic colors, aimed at weight management for smaller, less active adult dogs. The 4.5 lb size suits smaller dogs' slower consumption rate better than a large bag.
- 4.5 lb bag, chicken and brown rice recipe
- Formulated for small and mini breed dogs, ages 1-6
- Low calorie, additive free formula
- Ranks #6 in Dry Dog Food on Amazon
Who it's for
This recipe is built for small and mini breed adult dogs between 1 and 6 years old. Puppies, seniors, large breeds and dogs with a chicken allergy are outside its intended range.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Formulated specifically for small and mini breed adults
- Low calorie, additive free recipe
- No synthetic colors added
- 4.5 lb size suited to smaller dogs' feeding pace
- Chicken based, not suitable for dogs with poultry allergies
- Restricted to dogs aged 1 to 6 years
- Small bag means frequent repurchase for larger households
Performance notes
The kibble is sized and shaped for small mouths, and the low calorie formulation is meant to support a healthy weight in dogs that are naturally less active per pound than large breeds. Chicken serves as the primary allergen listed, so dogs with poultry sensitivities should avoid it.
Specifications
| Brand | Hill's |
|---|---|
| Model | 9096 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 4.5 pounds |
| Package Size Name | 4.5 Pound |
| Dog Breed Size | Small |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Age Range Description | Adult 1-6 |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 4.5 pounds |
| Included Components | Dog Food |
| Other details | |
| Container Type | Bag |
| Animal Food Diet Type | Veterinary Diet |
| Pet Type | Dog |
| Number Of Items | 1 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #78 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies) #6 in Dry Dog Food |
| Product Benefits | No Synthetic colors and Artificial free |
| Animal Food Nutrient Content Claim | Low Calorie |
| Breed Recommendation | Small Breeds |
| Occasion | Everyday Nutrition |
| Animal Food Ingredient Claim | Additive-Free |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 9096 |
| Flavor | Chicken & Brown Rice |
| Model Number | 9096 |
| Item Form | Dry Kibble |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Daily food for small and mini breed adult dogs (1-6 years, up to 25 lbs) |
| Additional Features | No Synthetic colors and Artificial free |
| Manufacturer | Hill's Pet Nutrition |
| Allergen Information | Chicken Meat |
| Target Species | Dog |
| Customer Reviews | {'ratings_count': '26,044', 'stars': '4.8'} |
| Upc | 052742909608 052742076270 |
| Item Type Name | Small & Mini, Dog Dry Food |
| Special Ingredients | all-natural |
| Asin | B003CL3PTM |
| Specific Uses For Product | Weight Management |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in dry food.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hill's Science Diet Adult 1-6 Small & Mini Dry Dog FoodThis product | 4.8 / 5 | 26,044 | 4.7 / 5 |
| Royal Canin Size Health Nutrition Small Adult Dry Dog FoodROYAL | 4.8 / 5 | 9,900 | 4.7 / 5 |
| IAMS Proactive Health Adult Minichunks Premium Dry Dog FoodIAMS | 4.7 / 5 | 31,844 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Chicken & Brown Rice Adult Dry Dog FoodBlue | 4.7 / 5 | 29,281 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Cesar Small Breed Dry Dog Food for Small DogsCesar | 4.7 / 5 | 19,500 | 4.6 / 5 |
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Questions about the Hill's 9096
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What size dog is Hill's Science Diet Small & Mini formula for?
It's made for small and mini breed adult dogs up to about 25 lbs.
What age range does it cover?
Adult dogs from 1 to 6 years old.
Does it contain artificial colors?
No, Hill's lists it as free of synthetic colors and additives.