A growing puppy needs precise levels of essential nutrients to stay her healthiest. To meet the growth and development requirements of puppies, their bodies require a puppy food with increased amounts of energy, protein and calcium compared to adult dogs' needs.

Your large breed puppy (who will grow to be more than 55 pounds at maturity) needs a puppy food formulated to ensure proper bone and muscle growth and the right amount of energy.

Your small breed puppy's small mouth may enjoy a puppy food with smaller kibble.

Learn more about Hill's® Science Diet® Puppy pet foods.

Precise nutrition is key to any dog's health, so make sure you,r puppy is getting everything she needs from day one. Fuel her growth and energy with a Hill's® Science Diet® food specifically formulated for puppies, and the #1 vet recommended dog food to feed their own dogs.

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