Hill's Puppy Food: Nutrition for Their First Year

Science did that.

Hill's Puppy Food: Nutrition for Their First Year

Science did that.

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Hill's Science Plan provides science-based nutrition for your pup's ever-changing needs as they grow. All Science Plan puppy foods offer:
Nourish your puppy's healthy growth with advanced nutrition that contains essentials benefits targeted to their specific needs - available from your vet clinic. All Vet Essentials Multi-Benefit puppy foods:
puppy running in the grass with a chew toy

Support the gut microbiome for lifelong health with Hill’s ActivBiome+

Every pet has a unique microbiome — an internal ecosystem composed of millions of bacteria and other microorganisms — that can influence every part of the body.

 

ActivBiome+ is a breakthrough blend of prebiotic fibers to support the gut microbiome and digestive system.

Areas the microbiome can help to support
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Digestion
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Energy
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Stool Quality
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Overall Organ Function
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Immune Health

Support the gut microbiome for lifelong health with Hill’s ActivBiome+

Every pet has a unique microbiome — an internal ecosystem composed of millions of bacteria and other microorganisms — that can influence every part of the body.

 

ActivBiome+ is a breakthrough blend of prebiotic fibers to support the gut microbiome and digestive system.

Areas the microbiome can help to support
Digestion icon
Digestion
Energy icon
Energy
stool quality icon
Stool Quality
organ function icon
Overall Organ Function
Shield icon
Immune Health

Your puppy's growth guide

During their first 15 months or so, you’ll want to track important dates, and developments. Download this helpful growth guide and subscribe to our newsletter for ongoing support and resources during your puppy's journey toward adulthood.

Your puppy's growth guide

During their first 15 months or so, you’ll want to track important dates, and developments. Download this helpful growth guide and subscribe to our newsletter for ongoing support and resources during your puppy's journey toward adulthood.

Puppy playing

Puppy care for their best first year

How to Read Your Puppy’s Body Language

Understanding puppy body language will make it easier to communicate with your pup.

Eyes
Squinting and droopy lids indicate happiness or pleasure, especially during an enjoyable activity like being petted.
Ears
Ears flat against the back of their head is a sign of fear or submission.
Mouth
A partially open mouth with a lolling tongue indicates a happy and relaxed puppy.

Puppy care for their best first year

How to Read Your Puppy’s Body Language

Understanding puppy body language will make it easier to communicate with your pup.

Eyes
Squinting and droopy lids indicate happiness or pleasure, especially during an enjoyable activity like being petted.
Ears
Ears flat against the back of their head is a sign of fear or submission.
Mouth
A partially open mouth with a lolling tongue indicates a happy and relaxed puppy.
Puppy with toy
Puppy with toy

Get your puppy vaccinated

 

Vaccinating your puppy can help to protect them from several major diseases.

 

A puppy with his pet parent

Find the right puppy food for your dog’s breed size

Small breed puppies (under 25 lbs when adult) have different nutrition needs compared to large breed puppies (greater than 55 lbs when adult). Make sure to find a dog food designed for their rate of growth.

Find the right puppy food for your dog’s breed size

Small breed puppies (under 25 lbs when adult) have different nutrition needs compared to large breed puppies (greater than 55 lbs when adult). Make sure to find a dog food designed for their rate of growth.

A puppy with a collar
A puppy with a collar

Understanding your puppy’s nutrition

How often should you feed your puppy?

Your puppy will need the right amount of nutrients to become a healthy adult. Here are some simple steps to help keep your puppy healthy:

 

  • Weigh your puppy regularly
  • Feed based on the feeding guide found on the pet food packaging and veterinary recommendations.
  • Adjust the amount you feed as your puppy grows.
A puppy with a collar
A puppy with a collar

Understanding your puppy’s nutrition

How often should you feed your puppy?

Your puppy will need the right amount of nutrients to become a healthy adult. Here are some simple steps to help keep your puppy healthy:

 

  • Weigh your puppy regularly
  • Feed based on the feeding guide found on the pet food packaging and veterinary recommendations.
  • Adjust the amount you feed as your puppy grows.