Adult Sensitive Stomach & Skin Small & Mini Chicken Recipe Dry Dog Food
Verified Aug 26, 2026
This is a dry kibble formulated specifically for adult small and mini dogs with sensitive stomachs or skin issues. It uses chicken as the main animal protein, with rice, barley, and sorghum providing digestible carbohydrates, and includes beet pulp, flaxseed, and added omega fatty acids and antioxidants to support digestion, skin, coat, and immune health. The diet is complete and balanced for adult maintenance and has been validated through AAFCO feeding trials.
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Nutritionally, this is a well-balanced, thoughtfully designed food for adult small and mini dogs, especially those with mild digestive or skin sensitivities. The moderate protein and fat levels, highly digestible grains, and added omega fatty acids and antioxidants make it a solid choice for everyday feeding. Because it has been tested in AAFCO feeding trials and comes from a company with strong nutrition credentials, it’s a reliable option for most healthy small adult dogs who do well on chicken-based diets.
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Strengths
- Complete and balanced for adult maintenance, with nutritional adequacy confirmed by AAFCO feeding trials rather than formulation alone.
- Chicken and chicken meal provide good-quality, highly digestible animal protein appropriate for most adult dogs.
- Uses rice, barley, and sorghum as primary carbohydrates, which are generally gentle on the stomach and not common allergens.
- Includes beet pulp, flaxseed, omega-3 and -6 fatty acids, vitamin E, vitamin C, and beta-carotene to support digestion, skin and coat quality, and antioxidant status.
Considerations
- Contains chicken, egg, and soy ingredients, which can be problematic for dogs with known allergies or sensitivities to these proteins.
- Carbohydrates make up a little over half of the dry matter, which is perfectly acceptable but may be higher than ideal for very active or working dogs that benefit from higher protein and fat.
- Yellow peas are present in the ingredient list; while not dominant here, owners specifically avoiding legumes may want to be aware of their inclusion.
Full Ingredient List
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Top 5 Ingredients Explained
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Chicken
Chicken is a common animal-based protein in dog and cat foods, supplying essential amino acids, B vitamins, and energy-dense fats that support muscle maintenance, growth, and overall health; for cats it also contributes toward dietary taurine but must be present in sufficient amounts or provided via supplementation. It is prized for its digestibility and palatability, though some pets develop sensitivities or allergies to chicken, and nutritional value and safety depend on ingredient quality and processing—raw chicken carries pathogen risks and whole bones can pose choking or GI hazards.
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Brewer's Rice
Brewer’s rice is a milling byproduct of rice processing made up of small broken white rice kernels commonly used in pet foods as a highly digestible carbohydrate source, filler and binder that provides readily available energy for dogs and cats while contributing little protein, fat or fiber. It is generally gentle on the stomach and cost‑effective, but diets using it must supply other ingredients for essential nutrients; pet owners should note its relatively high glycemic load (relevant for weight or diabetic pets), the potential for trace environmental contaminants associated with rice, and not confuse it with brewer’s yeast.
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Chicken
Chicken is a common animal-based protein in dog and cat foods, supplying essential amino acids, B vitamins, and energy-dense fats that support muscle maintenance, growth, and overall health; for cats it also contributes toward dietary taurine but must be present in sufficient amounts or provided via supplementation. It is prized for its digestibility and palatability, though some pets develop sensitivities or allergies to chicken, and nutritional value and safety depend on ingredient quality and processing—raw chicken carries pathogen risks and whole bones can pose choking or GI hazards.
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Yellow Pea
Yellow pea is a common plant-based ingredient in dog and cat foods used as a source of digestible protein, starch and both soluble and insoluble fiber, and it also contributes B vitamins and minerals. It can help increase protein and fiber content and replace grains, but formulators must balance essential amino acids and process peas to reduce anti-nutrients, and pet owners should know that very high inclusion of pulses in some grain‑free diets has been scrutinized for possible links to canine DCM, so feeding complete, balanced diets and veterinary monitoring is recommended.
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Barley
Barley is a cereal grain used in pet foods primarily as a digestible carbohydrate and source of dietary fiber (including soluble beta‑glucans), along with modest amounts of B vitamins and minerals. It can support healthy digestion, help moderate post‑meal blood sugar and aid weight management in dogs, but provides limited protein for obligate carnivores like cats, must be cooked/processed for good digestibility, and may be unsuitable for pets with grain sensitivities or calorie‑restricted diets.
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Nutritional Breakdown
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Product Details & Brand
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AAFCO Nutritional Adequacy
What is AAFCO
Association of American Feed Control Officials. It sets the nutritional
adequacy standards US pet foods are measured against.
What is AAFCO
Association of American Feed Control Officials. It sets the nutritional adequacy standards US pet foods are measured against.Brand
Hill's Science Diet is a premium pet food brand focused on life-stage and lifestyle-specific nutrition for dogs and cats, formulated with high-quality ingredients and balanced by veterinarians and nutritionists for optimal pet health.
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Manufacturer
Hill's Pet Nutrition maintains strict quality and safety standards in all of its manufacturing sites, with adherence to rigorous ingredient testing and safety validation procedures. Facilities follow current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) and are regularly audited for quality, safety, and consistency. All products meet or exceed AAFCO and FDA regulatory standards for pet food.
PSC is a nonprofit that Accredits pet companies on their environmental and social impact, through third-party verification. Hill's Pet Nutrition is a PSC Accredited business. View profile
Manufacturing details are compiled from public sources and not independently verified; they may not reflect contract manufacturing or co-packing.
Recall History
No recall is listed for Hill's Science Diet Adult Sensitive Stomach & Skin Small & Mini Chicken Recipe Dry Dog Food.
Source: FDA animal food recall listings back to January 2019 · Checked daily, last on Aug 31, 2026
Hill's Science Diet has 2 recalls on record. View brand recalls
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Frequently Asked Questions
Has Hill's Science Diet ever been recalled?
Hill's Science Diet has 2 recalls on record. The most recent was FDA Recall: Hill’s Pet Nutrition on May 21, 2019.
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