Adult 7+ Senior Vitality Small & Mini Chicken & Vegetable Stew Wet Dog Food
Verified Aug 18, 2026
This is a canned stew-style food for small senior dogs, using chicken as the main animal protein along with pork liver and egg ingredients for additional amino acids. It offers moderate protein and fat with a relatively higher carbohydrate level, plus added fish oil, flaxseed, and antioxidants to support skin, coat, and overall vitality in older dogs. The formula has been validated in AAFCO feeding trials for adult maintenance, which helps support confidence in its digestibility and nutritional adequacy.
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Overall, this is a well-formulated wet diet for small senior dogs, with a good balance of protein, fat, and carbohydrates for older pets who don’t need a very high-calorie, high-protein food. The use of chicken, pork liver, and egg provides high-quality, digestible proteins, and the added omega fatty acids and antioxidant vitamins are appropriate for aging dogs. It’s especially suitable for small senior dogs in good general health who benefit from a palatable, moist food that has been tested in feeding trials.
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At a Glance
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Strengths
- Formulated based on AAFCO feeding trials for adult maintenance, which is the strongest validation that the diet is complete, balanced, and digestible for adult dogs.
- Multiple high-quality animal protein sources (chicken, pork liver, egg, egg whites) provide a good amino acid profile for senior dogs.
- Includes beneficial fats like fish oil and flaxseed, supplying omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids that support skin, coat, and general wellness in older pets.
- Senior-appropriate mineral profile with moderate calcium and phosphorus levels, which is helpful for many aging dogs that don’t need puppy-level minerals.
Considerations
- Contains chicken, egg, soy (soybean oil), and fish, which are common allergens; dogs with known sensitivities to any of these ingredients would need a different formula.
- Carbohydrates are relatively high on a dry-matter basis, which is fine for many seniors but may be less ideal for dogs that would benefit from a higher-protein, lower-carb diet.
- Uses peas and tomato/citrus/vegetable fibers, which are generally safe but may cause mild digestive upset in a small number of sensitive dogs when diets are changed quickly.
Full Ingredient List
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Top 5 Ingredients Explained
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Chicken Broth
Chicken broth is commonly used in pet foods and toppers as a flavorful liquid base or gravy to improve palatability and add moisture, providing modest amounts of soluble protein, electrolytes and minerals. It can help encourage eating and increase hydration, but owners should choose low‑sodium, onion‑ and garlic‑free formulations (or make homemade broth), since commercial broths may contain excessive salt, seasonings or additives that are unsafe or unsuitable for dogs and cats.
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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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Pork Liver
Pork liver is an organ meat used in pet foods as a nutrient‑dense source of high‑quality protein and concentrated vitamins and minerals—notably vitamin A, B vitamins (including B12 and folate), iron and copper—that support red blood cell production, skin/coat condition and overall metabolism. Because liver is very rich in vitamin A and certain minerals, it should be included in limited amounts to avoid hypervitaminosis A or mineral imbalances and must be properly processed to reduce pathogen risk; pets with urinary stone issues or a pork sensitivity should use caution.
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Rice
Rice is a common carbohydrate source and binder in dog and cat foods, supplying readily digestible energy and often used in formulations for sensitive stomachs or hypoallergenic diets. White rice is gentle and easy to digest while brown rice provides more fiber and micronutrients, but rice is low in essential amino acids, has a relatively high glycemic index, and can accumulate trace arsenic, so it should not be relied on as a primary protein and portions should be considered for diabetic or weight‑management pets.
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Carrot
Carrot is used in pet foods as a vegetable ingredient providing fiber, moisture, texture and antioxidant nutrients such as beta‑carotene (a provitamin A), vitamin K, vitamin C and potassium, contributing to palatability and digestive bulk. Cooked carrots are more digestible and release more beta‑carotene, but cats cannot efficiently convert beta‑carotene to active vitamin A so carrots are more nutritionally useful for dogs than as a primary vitamin A source for cats; they should be fed in moderation due to natural sugars and should be offered in appropriately sized pieces to avoid choking.
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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 7+ Senior Vitality Small & Mini Chicken & Vegetable Stew Wet 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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