TL;DR: Hill's Science Diet Chicken Meal & Rice Small Breed is a 4.5 lb dry dog food built around chicken meal and rice, with a smaller kibble size suited to small-breed jaws. It focuses on skin and coat support through omega-6 fatty acids and vitamin E, making it a straightforward everyday diet for small dogs.
Small-breed dogs have faster metabolisms and smaller mouths than larger breeds, so both kibble size and nutrient density matter. This recipe pairs chicken meal as the lead protein with rice for digestible carbohydrates in a bite-sized format.
What makes this formula suited to small breeds?
Chicken meal leads the recipe to support lean muscle, while rice provides gentle, easily digestible carbohydrates for daily energy. Added antioxidants and vitamin E contribute to everyday wellness, and the smaller kibble is shaped for tiny jaws.
Key features
- Formulated for small-breed dogs
- Chicken meal as the primary protein source
- Rice for gentle, digestible carbohydrates
- Smaller kibble size sized for tiny jaws
- Omega-6 fatty acids and vitamin E to support skin and coat
- Antioxidants to support natural immune health
- Balanced calories for healthy body weight maintenance
- Convenient 4.5 lb bag
Specifications
| Attribute |
Value |
| Brand |
Hill's Science Diet |
| Bag size |
4.5 lb |
| Primary protein |
Chicken (chicken meal) |
| Protein sources |
Chicken, lamb |
| Carbohydrate source |
Rice |
| Life stage |
Senior |
| Breed size |
Small breed |
| Health focus |
Skin and coat |
| Form |
Dry kibble |
Who is it for?
This food is intended for small-breed senior dogs whose owners want a chicken-meal-and-rice recipe in a smaller kibble. If you've been searching dog food near me for a small dog, or you're a GTA owner whose dog park near me routine calls for a steady everyday diet, it's a recognizable maintenance option from a widely available brand.
How should you feed it?
Follow the feeding guide printed on the bag, which scales portions by your dog's body weight. Transition gradually over about 7 days by mixing increasing amounts of the new food with the current diet, and keep fresh water available at all times.
Pairs well with
If you also care for an adult small dog, the Hill's Science Diet - Chicken Meal Barley & Brown Rice Small Breed Senior Dry Dog Food is a close companion recipe. For a larger dog in the same household, the Hill's Science Diet - Large Breed Lamb Meal & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food is built for bigger breeds, and for weight-conscious feeding there's the Hill's Science Diet - Perfect Weight Chicken Dry Dog Food. After a long walk to the dog park near me, pair mealtime with a regular brushing routine — many owners book dog grooming near me alongside their food top-ups.
Available for same-day pickup at our North York, Toronto storefront, or ships Canada-wide.
