Hill's Science Diet Healthy Mobility Small Bites Food

What is Hill's Science Diet Adult Healthy Mobility Small Bites Dry Dog Food?

Hill's Science Diet Adult Healthy Mobility Small Bites Dry Dog Food is specially formulated to improve mobility and joint health in your dog. It works the exact same way as the original Healthy Mobility formula, but with small, bite-sized kibbles. It contains natural sources of glucosamine and chondroitin for healthy joints and cartilage, and L-carnitine and calcium to maintain healthy muscles and support bone strength.

For:

Dogs

Benefits:

Formulated to improve mobility and joint health
Small, bite-sized kibble for dogs with a smaller bite
Includes omega 3 fatty acids to improve mobility in 30 days
High-quality chicken protein with no by-products
Contains L-Carnitine and calcium for bones
Natural sources of glucosamine & chondroitin
Available in 4 lb and 15.5 lb bags

How it Works:

Hill's Science Diet Adult Healthy Mobility Small Bites Dry Dog Food has a small, bite-sized kibble that small dogs or dogs with just a smaller bite love. It contains optimal levels of omega 3 fatty acids derived from fish oil to improve mobility in 30 days, plus glucosamine and chondroitin help to promote healthy joints and cartilage. Hill's Science Diet Adult Healthy Mobility Small Bites Dry Dog Food also contains L-carnitine and calcium to support bone strength and maintain healthy muscles.

Cautions:

Not recommended for puppies, pregnant or nursing dogs.

Directions:

Amount of food is based on your pet's weight.
Adjust feeding amounts as necessary to maintain optimal weight. Ask your veterinarian if you have any questions.
Instructions for how much you should feed your dog based on weight is on the back of your Hill's Science Diet Adult Healthy Mobility Small Bites Dry Dog Food bag.
If you are transitioning your dog to Hill's, mix increasing amounts of your pet's new food with decreasing amounts of the old food over a 7-day period.

Tip:

Keep fresh water available at all times.

Hill's Science Diet Adult Healthy Mobility Small Bites Dry Dog Food:

Ingredients: Chicken Meal, Whole Grain Wheat, Brewers Rice, Whole Grain Sorghum, Cracked Pearled Barley, Brown Rice, Soybean Meal, Liver Flavor, Dried Beet Pulp, Animal Fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid), Soybean Oil, Fish Oil, Lactic Acid, Flaxseed, DL-Methionine, Calcium Carbonate, Iodized Salt, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite),Taurine, Oat Fiber, Mixed Tocopherols added to retain freshness, Citric Acid added to retain freshness, L-Carnitine, Phosphoric acid, Beta-Carotene, Rosemary Extract, Dried Apples, Dried Broccoli, Dried Carrots, Dried Cranberries, Dried Peas.

Nutrient & Dry Matter 1 %

Protein

21.4

Fat

14.9

Carbohydrate (NFE)

54.8

Crude Fiber

2.5

Calcium

1.16

Phosphorus

0.7

Sodium

0.36

Potassium

0.75

Magnesium

0.134

Vitamin C

324 mg/kg

Vitamin E

747 IU/kg

EPA

0.358

Omega-3 Fatty Acids Total

1.41

Chondroitin Sulfate

1432 mg/kg (ppm)

Glucosamine

371 mg/kg (ppm)

Average Nutrient And Caloric Contents: Dry 3700 kcal/kg (365 kcal/per cup)

References: 1The nutrient in the product after moisture is removed. It is used to make direct comparisons of nutrient profiles of products with differing moisture contents. An eight fluid oz. measuring cup of Adult Healthy Mobility™ contains 3 oz. by weight.

Size of dog

My Golden is 77 lbs. is this the appropriate joint food for her? She has hip dysplasia. Very seriously. The vet recommended this food. To,purchase from them is very expensive. Hoping you could help. Thanks.

Asked by: Peg

Since your vet has recommended this food, we would definitely agree with them.

Answered by: Maureen PetMeds Pro

Date published: 2013-11-09