Hill's Science Diet Ideal Balance Mature Adult Dog Food

What is Hill's Science Diet Ideal Balance Mature Dog Food?

Hill's Science Diet Ideal Balance Mature Dog Food is a balanced dry food for mature dogs. It contains high-quality, highly-digestible fresh chicken protein as the first ingredient, along with fresh fruits and vegetables. In addition, it contains vitamins A and E to support your dog's immune system and natural fiber for healthy digestion. In addition, Hill's Science Diet Ideal Balance Mature Dog Food includes omega 6 and omega 3 fatty acids for healthy skin and coat. It is recommended for mature adult dogs 7 years old and older.

For:

Mature Adult Dogs

Benefits:

Made with fresh chicken as the #1 ingredient
Contains fruits and vegetables for vitamins and minerals
Contains vitamins A & E for healthy immune system
Fatty acids for skin and coat health
Natural fiber for healthy digestion

How it Works:

Hill's Science Diet Ideal Balance Mature Dog Food is made with chicken, which help to build and maintain lean muscle, which is important for older dogs. It also contains natural sources of antioxidants cranberries, which work to support your dog's immune system on a cellular level. In addition, vitamins A and E promote a healthy immune system, and omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids promote healthy skin and coat. Along with all the other yummy nutrients, Hill's Science Diet Ideal Balance Mature Dog Food provides your dog with natural fiber from brown rice and oats for a healthy digestive system.

Cautions:

Not recommended for puppies, pregnant or nursing dogs.

Directions:

Amount of food to be fed is based on your dog's weight. Your pet may need less or more food to maintain proper weight. Adjust as needed. If you are unsure, ask your veterinarian.
Instructions for how much you should feed your dog based on weight is on the back of your Hill's Science Diet Ideal Balance Mature 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 Ideal Balance Mature Dog Food:

Ingredients: Chicken, Brown Rice, Whole Grain Oats, Whole Grain Barley, Brewers Rice, Yellow Peas, Chicken Fat, Chicken Meal, Dried Beet Pulp, Chicken Liver Flavor, Lactic Acid, Flaxseed, Vegetable & fruit blend (Green Peas, Apples, Cranberries, Carrots, Broccoli), Potassium Chloride, Calcium Carbonate, Iodized Salt, 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), Taurine, minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, Phosphoric Acid, Beta-Carotene, Natural Flavors.

Nutrient & Dry Matter 1 %

Protein

22.0

Fat

15.0

Carbohydrate (NFE)

57.0

Crude Fiber

1.7

Calcium

1.08

Phosphorus

0.7

Sodium

0.35

Potassium

0.91

Magnesium

0.118

Vitamin A

8135 mg/kg

Vitamin E

599 IU/kg

Omega-3 Fatty Acids Total

0.47

Omega-6 Fatty Acids Total

3.13

Average Nutrient And Caloric Contents: Dry 3604 kcal/kg (369 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 Natural Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Mature Adult contains 4 oz. by weight.

Does Hills Science Diet Ideal Balance Mature Dog food have corn in it ?

Does Hills Science Diet Ideal Balance Mature dog food have corn in it? How many calories are in this dog food for dogs ranging 43 lbs to 56 lbs?

Asked by: Marilyn

Hi there, no corn is not listed as part of the ingredient. It is 369 calories per cup

Answered by: James PetMeds Pro

Date published: 2015-10-05