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's a senior small-breed diet with a focus on skin and coat support through omega-6 fatty acids and vitamin E.
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 senior dogs
- Chicken meal as the primary protein source
- Includes chicken and lamb protein sources
- Rice for gentle, digestible carbohydrates
- Smaller kibble size sized for tiny jaws
- Omega-6 fatty acids and vitamin E to support skin and coat
- 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 dog food is intended for small-breed senior dogs whose owners want a chicken-meal-and-rice recipe in a smaller kibble. If you're a GTA owner looking for a steady, recognizable everyday diet for a small dog, it's a straightforward 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.
What pairs well with it?
For another small-breed senior option, 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.
Rounding out mealtime, some owners also add functional chews to their dog's routine — natural single-ingredient options like buy chicken skin or buy chicken feet can complement a regular kibble diet.
Available for same-day pickup at our North York, Toronto storefront, or ships Canada-wide.
