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Summary
Recipe
Protein
Verdict
1/2
Hill's
Science Diet Adult 1-6 Small Bites Lamb Meal & Brown Rice Recipe
Dog
Dry
Rating
★★★★☆
4.0 / 5
Protein Clarity
High
Animal Protein
Moderate
Allergy Highlights
Contains:
Gluten grains
Legumes
Poultry
Red meat
Free From:
Dairy
Egg
Nuts
Fish
Shellfish
Unknown Meal
Pros
Uses clearly named animal protein sources for better transparency.
Includes plant ingredients that can provide fiber and natural antioxidants.
Cons
Relies mostly on inorganic mineral supplements, which may be less bioavailable.
Is Hill's Science Diet Adult 1-6 Small Bites Lamb Meal & Brown Rice Recipe dry dog food good?
Hill's Science Diet Adult 1-6 Small Bites Lamb Meal & Brown Rice Recipe is a dry dog food rated 4 stars, with high ingredient transparency and moderate animal protein content. The recipe lists most animal ingredients by name and features real muscle meat as a primary protein source. However, most minerals are supplied in inorganic forms that may be less well absorbed. This recipe is free from Dairy, Egg, Nuts, Fish, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Gluten grains, Legumes, Poultry, Red meat.
Ingredients Analysis
41 of 41 matched
Prefer
3
Concerned
11
Notice
1
1
Lamb Meal
2
Brown Rice
3
Brewers Rice
4
Whole Grain Sorghum
5
Whole Grain Wheat
6
Corn Gluten Meal
7
Chicken Fat
8
Cracked Pearled Barley
9
Chicken Liver Flavor
10
Dried Beet Pulp
11
Soybean Oil
12
Flaxseed
13
Lactic Acid
14
Pork Liver Flavor
15
Potassium Chloride
16
Iodized Salt
17
L-lysine
18
Choline Chloride
19
Vitamin E
20
L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate
21
Niacin
22
Thiamine
23
Vitamin A
24
Calcium Pantothenate
25
Riboflavin
26
Biotin
27
Vitamin B12
28
Vitamin B6
29
Folic Acid
30
Vitamin D3
31
Calcium Carbonate
32
Taurine
33
Ferrous Sulfate
34
Zinc Oxide
35
Copper Sulfate
36
Manganese Oxide
37
Calcium Iodate
38
Sodium Selenite
39
Mixed Tocopherols
40
Natural Flavor
41
Beta-carotene
Tips
Named animal proteins near the top: Lamb Meal are listed early in the ingredient panel.
Plant protein signal: Corn Gluten Meal may raise the listed protein percentage without meaning there is more meat.
Higher-priority ingredients to review: Corn Gluten Meal.
Possible allergy triggers: Whole Grain Wheat, Corn Gluten Meal, Cracked Pearled Barley have allergen notes; review them if your pet has sensitivities.
Possible digestion triggers: Whole Grain Wheat, Corn Gluten Meal, Cracked Pearled Barley have digestion notes; watch tolerance if your pet has a sensitive stomach.
Protein Analysis
How this recipe earned its protein scores.
Protein Clarity
High
High
Named
100%
Strong clarity: 100% of Hill's Science Diet Adult 1-6 Small Bites Lamb Meal & Brown Rice Recipe's animal-protein ingredients are clearly named (like chicken or salmon). Only 0% use vague terms such as "meat meal" and 0% are by-products. Named protein ingredients let you verify the source and check for allergens.
Contributing ingredients
Named
Lamb Meal
Animal Protein
Moderate
Moderate
Animal
67%
Plant concentrate
33%
Mixed protein sources in Hill's Science Diet Adult 1-6 Small Bites Lamb Meal & Brown Rice Recipe: 67% animal, 0% whole plants, and 33% plant-protein concentrates. The recipe combines meat with notable plant-protein signals.
Contributing ingredients
Animal
Lamb Meal
Plant concentrate
Corn Gluten Meal
Hill's Science Diet Adult 1-6 Small Bites Lamb Meal & Brown Rice Recipe dry dog food Review
Hill's Science Diet Adult 1-6 Small Bites Lamb Meal & Brown Rice Recipe is a strong choice — rated 4 stars with high ingredient transparency and moderate animal protein content. A confident pick when the ingredient panel matches your pet's needs.
Best for
Owners who want clearly named protein sources
Avoid if
Your pet has a grain or gluten sensitivity
You're avoiding legumes
You're avoiding plant-protein concentrates like pea or soy isolate
Key takeaways
Named animal proteins make up 100% of the recipe's protein panel — a clear sourcing win.
Plant-protein concentrates appear in the top 10 ingredients: Corn Gluten Meal.
Contains common allergens: Gluten grains, Legumes, Poultry, Red meat.
67% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.
Free from Dairy, Egg, Nuts, Fish, Shellfish, Unknown Meal.
Frequently asked questions
Is Hill's Science Diet Adult 1-6 Small Bites Lamb Meal & Brown Rice Recipe good for dogs?
Yes — rated 4 stars, with high ingredient transparency and moderate animal protein content.
Does Hill's Science Diet Adult 1-6 Small Bites Lamb Meal & Brown Rice Recipe contain Dairy?
Does Hill's Science Diet Adult 1-6 Small Bites Lamb Meal & Brown Rice Recipe contain Egg?
Does Hill's Science Diet Adult 1-6 Small Bites Lamb Meal & Brown Rice Recipe contain Legumes?
Does Hill's Science Diet Adult 1-6 Small Bites Lamb Meal & Brown Rice Recipe contain Nuts?
Is Hill's Science Diet Adult 1-6 Small Bites Lamb Meal & Brown Rice Recipe grain-free?
What are the main protein sources in Hill's Science Diet Adult 1-6 Small Bites Lamb Meal & Brown Rice Recipe?
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