Hill’s Science Diet Oral Care, Adult 1-6, Plaque & Tartar Buildup Support, Dry Dog Food, Chicken, Rice, & Barley, 4 lb Bag
$23.99
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Dog dental health affects so much more than just the teeth. Help support overall health and vitality in your adult dog with Hill’s Science Diet Oral Care Adult Dog Food. Designed with a unique, clinically proven interlocking fiber technology, this unique kibble works to clean dog teeth and freshen breath with every bite. Plus, this premium dog food made with natural ingredients is packed with Omega-6 fatty acids & Vitamin E to help your grown dog keep a healthy coat and skin each and every day. This recipe is formulated with decades of cutting-edge research to be a great-tasting dog food your adult dog can truly enjoy. There’s more to love with the new look of Science Diet. Some of our products also have new names, new kibble shapes & new formulas.
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
Product Dimensions : 7.25 x 5.5 x 11.25 inches; 4 Pounds
Manufacturer recommended age : 1 month and up
Item model number : 9281
Department : dog-dry-food
Date First Available : September 30, 2004
Manufacturer : Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc.
ASIN : B0006345MK
Best Sellers Rank: #1,756 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies) #138 in Dry Dog Food
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Clinically proven technology reduces plaque and tartar buildup
Interlocking fiber technology cleans teeth to help freshen breath with every bite
Omega-6 fatty acids and vitamin E for beautiful skin & coat
Made in the USA with global ingredients you can trust
#1 Veterinarian Recommended
Customers say
Customers report that their dogs love the flavor of this dog food and find it effective for dental care, with teeth becoming cleaner and whiter. Moreover, the product receives positive feedback for its quality and breath-freshening properties. However, customers disagree on the size of the kibble, with some finding it perfect while others consider it too large. Additionally, opinions on value for money and hardness are mixed, with some finding it great for the price while others say it’s not worth the cost, and while some find it easy to chew, others report it being too hard for their dogs.
11 reviews for Hill’s Science Diet Oral Care, Adult 1-6, Plaque & Tartar Buildup Support, Dry Dog Food, Chicken, Rice, & Barley, 4 lb Bag
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Craisy –
Wow! After 3 weeks, WHITER TEETH and dogs think its a bowl of treats!
What a surprise!!! Unbelievable how well my poodles love this food!They are simply not chewers, and it has been difficult to tolerate my 5 year old teacup’s breath (5 lbs soaking wet) and she has developed bad teeth. When I had to make an appointment to have a couple removed for her, along my 2 year old (8 lb) poodle began showing staining teeth and developing bad breath, I knew things had to change. I began searching for oral care treats and discovered this food. I poured thru so many reviews and decided it looked promising. Wow! After 3 weeks the results are impressive! They are now on Bag #3. The dog kisses are much more welcomely recieved! I bought toothbrush and toothpaste now as well and just went to brush their teeth, and the 2 year old’s teeth have completed brightened back to a new white! The stains are completely gone!The tiny teacup’s are also noticeably brighter, and breath is down to mild instead of ð¹ðð²ðµð·.The most enjoyable part is dinner time. They love the “meatball” size and taste of this food more than any bag dry food Ive ever seen from any dog. They seem to think they are getting a bowl of treats!! The little one takes her food to the bed inside her kennel, then she will even stay in it and “guard” her morsels for hours to make sure the other dog doesnt get hers. My boy poodle has a different habit- his favorite things go out the doggie door. For instance, he will sneak socks, paper towels and all the best toys are discreetly taken outside to be enjoyed privately. And that now includes Hill’s Science Diet Oral Care dog food-one piece of food at a time. They eat each piece slowly, and never a crumb left behind.Other dry dog food varieties seem to scatter messily at the bowl or to the rug, or land in the water dish. Those problems are gone!Aroma is positive as well, if that concerns anyone. Since I always scoop with my hands, I like to be able to tolerate the smell too since I am physically touching it everyday. (I do so because they smell me and my love for them on their food. Silly, maybe but I saw it on the Dog whisperer…), This food smells fresher somehow? Maybe its the parsely, but it does not smell like typical dry dog food, but has a light aromatic scent the dogs enjoy but it does not entice a human to want to eat it….lol.Price: Very satisfactory. Love the subscription delivery plan, with added discount. And even costs less than my local Petsmart.For the results, quality and meal enjoyment the dogs are showing it gets 5 stars from us.Con: available sizesMy 2 dogs are fed 1/2 -3/4 cups each food per day. I am on monthly subscription and one bag does not last thru next delivery. I Increased to 2 bags/mo.
Amazon Customer –
Seems to help pupsâ teeth
Most of my dogs have horrible teeth. I give them daily dental chews and plaque off powder as well as brushing with doggy toothpaste. This kibble seems to be working to reduce tartar and bad breath. Each piece of food is about the size of a cheese ball/puff and not as dense as regular kibble. I have four pups, so I canât afford to use this as their main source of food, but will add it to their normal meals as a topper and use as treats through out the day. All four dogs go crazy for them. They seem to love the taste and crunch and have not had any tummy problems with this food. My pups are medium/large dogs (40 to 65 pounds) and will occasionally swallow the kibble whole. This kibble is probably too large for toy/small dogs.
MJB –
Excellent treats
A long time ago we had a vet who recommended using these as treats and we have ever since. The dogs love them and We always get compliments from vets about how healthy and clean their teeth are. I highly recommend these for treats.
molly –
Large kibble, happy dog
Large kibble, not as large as Royal Canin golden Retreiver, but large enough to require big dog to actually chew their food. On third bag. Notice improvement in dogs breath (previously on salmon purina pro plan so that flavor may be the culprit). However dog likes it and we will continue to buy.
Linda Burgess –
Terrific dog food.
I had Miniature Poodle pups that had a serious problem with bad breath and decaying teeth. My Veterinarian suggested that I buy large kibble so it could scrape their teeth when they chew it up. This Science Diet Oral Care dog food really does the job well. Gets rid of bad breath, cleans their teeth beautifully, all of my dog’s, both large and small, just love it, and I have no more huge Vet dental bills. Only complaint is it’s WAY too expensive but it’s the only large kibble I can find.
wed22 –
Must be tastier than Hills small paws kibble!
I was skeptical about this since my 1 y/o 10 lb poochon is such a picky eater, but I went with the small size bag for her teeth health. I am impressed how she enjoys eating such gigantic nugget, far more than her usual kibble (Hills little paws chicken puppy, smallest kibble out there). My dog is not an agressive chewer, especially on the food side, she doesn’t enjoy treats like rawhide or porkhide, but she seems having no problem chopping down this hard nugget. It is hard, but more airy and crunch inside than her usual kibble, so less dense.She rarely eats breakfast when I give her usual kibble since she has less appetite in the morning. When I mix this into small kibbles, she only eats this giant kibble. So I ended up giving her this (6 nuggets) for breakfast, which she devours slowly but surely(Amazing!), and give usual kibble in the evening.My dog hasn’t had teeth problem yet, and I hope this kibble helps to prevent one! I will keep buying this as long as my dog keeps liking it!Update: Feb 2020My now 11lb dog finished 4lb bag in 3 months. She still likes it, and big nuggets in the morning and small kibbles + wet dog food in the evening works fine for her. I do notice her breath is fresh, except for the morning breath. She is now 15 months old, so still too early to tell, but the vet said her oral health is very good for now. I also notice there is no plaque building up. I am subscribing this now, and recommending around other dog owners.As for the reviews that complains about the size being too big, I believe it’s up to your dog’s preference, rather than the size. I had 5lb yorkie came over, and she destroyed 5 nuggets in no time, loving it. I guess this is worth trying!2nd update March 2021:I have kept my dog’s diet as I described above over 1 year now, and my dog is 2 and a half year old, who won’t allow me brushing her teeth at all. She doesn’t like any dental chews out there, so basically this kibble is the only defender for her oral health. That and her love for antler and chewing on soft clothes toys, are what I guess helping her teeth healthy. She still prefers this over her kibble, and she eats average 4 to 8 nuggets of this everyday. Her theeth are in a very good condition! I believe it’s safe to say this food really helps dog’s oral health! Regardless of dog’s size, it depends on each dog whether he loves this or not, but if he does, this is a must have item! I highly recommend.
KIM –
Au début, je les trouvais trop grosse pour mon beagel (environ 30 livres), mais il les a adoré tout de suite! Il est très difficile sur la nourriture et aux deux mois maximum il faut changer la sorte, sans quoi il refuse de manger, donc on change de saveur tout en restant avec Hill’s et cette nourriture va pouvoir faire partie des rotations maintenant! Il avait un peu de tarte et ça l’aider. Bref, une bonne nourriture de qualité que je recommande. En plus, pendant le vendredi fou, j’ai pu l’obtenir en rabais 😉
Misty –
We use this for our dog and also our Daughter uses it for hers, she recommended it for us when we got our dog. It is very good for their teeth and they seem to be bright and white after using it for a year. It seems big in size but our very small maltipoo has no problem eating it.
Ken Britton –
Great product
NS –
Amazon often has the best price on this food. I usually watch it and buy when it’s on sale. I frequently check the price against the big pet food stores in my region. I have a little dog that has awful teeth and this food seems to keep his mouth clean. Despite the kibble size he manages fine. I think the larger kibbles actually encourage him to chew his food instead of swallowing it whole which is better for his teeth as the kibble texture “scrubs” his teeth. Combined with regular brushing it seems to have made a difference for my dog. He also seems to enjoy his food, gobbling it up willingly and even accepting kibbles sometimes as treats.My vet recommended this food so I feel good about giving it to him.
Dave –
My 4.4 Shih Tzu who is 9 years old will not eat anything but this dog food. I have tried but she loves the big bites food. She has no trouble eating it.