Hill's Science Diet Puppy Small & Mini Dry Dog Food
- Dry Food
- Bag
- Raw
- Dog
- Better rated than 85%
A small breed specific puppy kibble with nibble sized pieces and a reasonable ingredient story, worth choosing when kibble size matters for a small dog's bite.
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How it ranks among the 155 dry food we track
4.8★ across 0 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
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6,000+ bought on Amazon last month.
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Overview
This Hill's Science Diet bag is a chicken and brown rice dry kibble sized for small and mini breed puppies, sold in a 4.5 pound bag with nibble sized pieces built for small mouths.
The kibble size and breed recommendation are both aimed at small dogs specifically, with chicken as the listed primary ingredient and a no added antibiotics claim on the label. It is a puppy stage formula, not for adult dogs.
- Small and mini breed puppy formula
- Chicken and brown rice recipe
- Nibble sized kibble
- No added antibiotics
Who it's for
Small and mini breed puppies that need bite sized kibble. Not intended for large breed puppies given the size specific formula and breed recommendation.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Nibble sized kibble for small mouths
- Chicken based formula
- No added antibiotics
- Targets brain, eye, immune and bone support
- 4.5 pound bag is small and needs frequent reordering for a growing puppy
Performance notes
The nibble sized kibble matches a small jaw, with chicken listed as the leading ingredient. The label states the formula targets brain and eye development, lean muscle, bone and teeth strength, and immune function.
Specifications
| Brand | Hill's |
|---|---|
| Model | 9094 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 4.5 pounds |
| Package Size Name | 4.5 lb |
| Dog Breed Size | Small |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Age Range Description | Puppy |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 4.5 pounds |
| Other details | |
| Container Type | Bag |
| Animal Food Diet Type | Raw |
| Pet Type | Dog |
| Number Of Items | 1 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #982 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies) #81 in Dry Dog Food |
| Product Benefits | Supports brain & eye development, builds lean muscles, strengthens bones & teeth, boosts immune system, tailored for small & mini puppies |
| Breed Recommendation | Small Breeds |
| Occasion | Birthday |
| Animal Food Ingredient Claim | No Added Antibiotics |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 9094 |
| Flavor | Chicken & Brown Rice |
| Model Number | 9094 |
| Item Form | Granule |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Small & Mini Breeds Puppy Premium Nutrition |
| Additional Features | Small & Mini Puppy-Specific Formula, Nibble Size Kibble, Special Antioxidant Blend |
| Manufacturer | Hill's Pet Nutrition |
| Allergen Information | Chicken Meat |
| Target Species | Dog |
| Upc | 052742072128 052742909400 |
| Item Type Name | Puppy, Dog Dry Food, Small Breed |
| Special Ingredients | Chicken |
| Asin | B003CLAJ6E |
| Specific Uses For Product | Small & Mini Breeds Puppy Premium Nutrition |
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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 Puppy Small & Mini Dry Dog FoodThis product | 4.8 / 5 | 0 | 2.7 / 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 9094
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Is this food formulated for large breed puppies?
No, it is sized and recommended for small and mini breeds.
What is the main flavor?
Chicken and brown rice.
What size bag is this?
4.5 pounds.