Hill's Natural Natural Flexi-Stix Beef Jerky Treats Hill's Science Diet Natural Jerky Strips With Real Beef Dog Treat
Hill's Natural Natural Flexi-Stix Beef Jerky Treats scores higher on KibbleLab, 7.6 to 7.4. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Hill's Natural Natural Flexi-Stix Beef Jerky Treats and Hill's Science Diet Natural Jerky Strips With Real Beef Dog Treat compared
| Attribute |
Verified Jul 19, 2026 |
Verified Jul 26, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. No one can pay for a higher score. |
7.6 / 10 | 7.4 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
Not listed | Not listed |
| Fat | Not listed | Not listed |
| Fiber | 1.10% | 1.20% |
| Calcium | 0.51% | 0.24% |
| Phosphorus | 0.38% | 0.25% |
| Omega-3 | 0.04% | 0.04% |
| Omega-6 | 0.82% | 0.73% |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
Not listed | Not listed |
| Calories | 3203 kcal/kg | 3229 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Moderate | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Beef, Whole Grain Oats, Wheat Flour, Wheat Starch, Glycerin, Dextrose, Flaxseed, Cane Molasses, Chicken Fat, Pork Gelatin, Chicken Cartilage, Natural Flavor, Citric Acid for Freshness, Hydrolyzed Chicken Liver, Salt, Water, Beef Flavor, Natural Smoke Flavor, Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, Rosemary Extract. Show full list Show less |
Beef, Whole Grain Oats, Wheat Flour, Wheat Starch, Glycerin, Dextrose, Flaxseed, Cane Molasses, Chicken Fat, Pork Gelatin, Water, Natural Flavor, Citric Acid for Freshness, Hydrolyzed Chicken Liver, Salt, Beef Flavor, Natural Smoke Flavor, Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, Rosemary Extract Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Health focus | Joint care | High energy |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Treat | Treat |
| Texture | Whole Pieces | Whole Pieces |
| Processing | Not listed | Not listed |
| Life stage | Adult, Senior | Adult, Puppy, Senior |
| Breed size | All Breed Sizes | All Breed Sizes |
| AAFCO nutritional adequacy | ||
Complete & balancedWhether the manufacturer's label claims the food meets AAFCO nutrient profiles for a life stage. Not an independent test. |
No | No |
| Life stages | Not listed | Not listed |
SubstantiationHow adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile. |
Not listed | Not listed |
| Maker standards | ||
WSAVA guidelinesThe World Small Animal Veterinary Association publishes criteria for evaluating a manufacturer: qualified nutritionists on staff, feeding trials, and published research. It does not certify or endorse brands. |
Yes | Yes |
PSC accreditedThe Pet Sustainability Coalition is a nonprofit that accredits pet companies on their environmental and social impact through third-party verification. It reflects sustainability practices, not food quality. |
Yes | Yes |
| Recalls & where to buy | ||
Recalls on recordKibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear. |
None | None |
| Where to buy | ||
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Shared ingredients
Both foods list these among their top ingredients, by label weight.
- Beef
- Whole Grain Oat
- Wheat Flour
- Wheat Starch
- Glycerol
- Dextrose
- Flaxseed
- Cane Molasses
- Chicken Fat
- Pork Gelatin
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Hill's Natural Natural Flexi-Stix Beef Jerky Treats scores higher, 7.6 to 7.4 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Beef, Whole Grain Oat, Wheat Flour, Wheat Starch, Glycerol, Dextrose, Flaxseed, Cane Molasses, Chicken Fat, Pork Gelatin.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Neither food is labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.
See the full profiles: Hill's Natural Natural Flexi-Stix Beef Jerky Treats and Hill's Science Diet Natural Jerky Strips With Real Beef Dog Treat .
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This is a neutral, factual comparison, not a ranking or an endorsement of either product. A food's guaranteed analysis gives legal minimums and maximums for a few nutrients, not measured values. No one can pay for placement or a higher score.
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