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Adult No Corn, Wheat, Soy Savory Stew With Beef & Zucchini Wet Dog Food
Hill's Science Diet

Adult No Corn, Wheat, Soy Savory Stew With Beef & Zucchini Wet Dog Food

Verified Jun 20, 2026

Dog · Wet Adult All Breed Sizes

This is a canned stew-style food for adult dogs that uses beef and pork liver as primary animal protein sources, with vegetables like zucchini, carrots, peas, and spinach. The nutrient profile provides moderate protein and fat with added omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, plus controlled minerals suitable for everyday maintenance. It’s designed as a complete and balanced main meal for adult dogs of any size who do well on a wet, no-corn/wheat/soy formula.

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Over-the-counter Meets WSAVA criteria AAFCO Pet Sustainability Coalition Accredited No recalls

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KibbleLab Score
9.3 out of 10

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A well-formulated wet adult dog food with named meat and organ meats at the top of the ingredient list and a balanced nutrient profile. It offers moderate protein and fat levels appropriate for most healthy adult dogs and includes a variety of vegetables and added omega fatty acids. This suits adult dogs who prefer or need a canned diet and whose owners are looking to avoid corn, wheat, and soy without going to an extreme high-protein formulation.

Nutritional profile 10.0
Ingredient composition 8.0
Adequacy substantiation 7.0
Health considerations 10.0
Manufacturer evidence (WSAVA criteria) +0.5

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Nutritional profile Protein, fat, fiber on a dry-matter basis, for the stated life stage and format
Adequacy substantiation Complete and balanced substantiation; feeding trials valued higher
Ingredient composition Screened for unnamed sources, artificial additives, and label protein inflation. Not a quality ranking.
Health considerations Pulse-heavy grain-free (DCM) pattern and recall history
Verified manufacturer evidence A small bonus when we can verify evidence addressing WSAVA selection criteria
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8.0 - 8.9 Strong Choice
7.0 - 7.9 Solid Option
6.0 - 6.9 Worth a Conversation
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At a Glance

Marketed Benefits
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Digestive Health Kidney Care Heart Care
Diet & Compliance
Meets WSAVA criteria
Suitable For
Adult All Breed Sizes
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Nutritional Perspective

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Strengths

  • Beef and pork liver high on the ingredient list provide good-quality, highly digestible animal protein and important nutrients like iron and B vitamins.
  • Complete and balanced to AAFCO standards for adult maintenance, so it can be used as a sole diet for adult dogs.
  • Moderate protein (about 25% dry matter) and fat (about 20% dry matter), which is appropriate for many average-activity adult dogs and can be easier on some digestive systems than very high-fat foods.
  • Includes omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, plus added vitamins and minerals, to support skin, coat, and overall maintenance needs.

Considerations

  • Contains beef, pork liver, and chicken, which are common protein allergens, so it’s not a good match for dogs with known sensitivities to these proteins.
  • Caramel color is nutritionally unnecessary; it’s not generally harmful but also doesn’t add any health benefit.
  • The calorie density (269 kcal per 12.8 oz can) means larger dogs may need several cans per day, so ensuring correct portioning and monitoring body condition is important.
Scored using the rubric of an NAVC Certified Pet Nutrition Coach (PNCC). This is informational, not veterinary advice.

Full Ingredient List

Beef Broth, Beef, Pork Liver, Zucchini, Carrots, Rice, Rice Starch, Spinach, Chicken, Sunflower Oil, Powdered Cellulose, Chicken Liver Flavor, Flaxseed, Potassium Alginate, Calcium Chloride, Caramel color, Dicalcium Phosphate, Guar Gum, Calcium Lactate, Calcium Gluconate, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Thiamine Mononitrate, Niacin Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin, Riboflavin Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Monosodium Phosphate, Choline Chloride, Taurine, Sodium Tripolyphosphate, Magnesium Oxide, minerals (Zinc Oxide, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Iodate), Green Peas, Cranberries, Apples, Broccoli.

Ingredients and analysis reflect manufacturer data at the time of our last update and can change without notice. Always check the actual product packaging before feeding.

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Top 5 Ingredients Explained

01
Beef Broth
Beef broth is commonly used in pet foods and toppers as a savory flavoring and moisture enhancer to boost palatability and encourage hydration, and depending on preparation can contribute small amounts of protein, minerals and gelatin-derived collagen. Care should be taken because commercial broths are often high in sodium and may contain added ingredients (onion, garlic, spices, preservatives or sweeteners) that can be harmful to dogs or cats, so choose low-sodium, pet-safe formulations and avoid if your pet has a beef allergy or sodium-sensitive condition.
02
Beef
Beef is commonly used in dog and cat foods as a primary animal protein and palatability enhancer, supplying high-quality essential amino acids, B vitamins, iron, and zinc that support muscle maintenance and overall health. Owners should note beef can be calorie- and fat-dense and is a relatively common allergen, and raw or improperly handled beef carries microbial risks, so formulation, fat content, and sourcing/processing are important considerations.
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03
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.
04
Zucchini
Zucchini is a low‑calorie vegetable used in pet foods and treats to add moisture, fiber, potassium and antioxidant vitamins (notably beta‑carotene/vitamin A and vitamin C) while increasing bulk without many calories. It can support hydration and gentle digestive regularity in dogs and, to a lesser extent, cats when offered cooked or finely chopped in moderation, but it provides little protein or essential nutrients for obligate carnivores and should be introduced gradually, unseasoned and free of spoiled or bitter squash to avoid gastrointestinal upset.
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05
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

How to read As Fed versus Dry Matter As fed shows the numbers straight off the label, water included. Dry matter removes the water so you can compare a wet food and a dry food fairly.
Dry Matter Basis
Protein (typical)
25.30%
Low AAFCO min: 18% High
Fat (typical)
19.80%
Low AAFCO min: 5.5% High
Crude Fiber (typical)
4.00%
Low Typical: 3–5% High
269
kcal / 12.8 oz can
High
Calorie density category
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Product Details & Brand

Product Specs

Lifestage Adult
Breed size All Breed Sizes
Texture Stew
Processing method Canned
Food type Wet

AAFCO Nutritional Adequacy
What is AAFCO Association of American Feed Control Officials. It sets the nutritional adequacy standards US pet foods are measured against.

Complete & balanced Yes
AAFCO life stages Adult Maintenance
Substantiation Formulation
Hill's Science Diet Adult Savory Stew with Beef & Zucchini No Corn, Wheat, Soy dog food is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance of adult dogs.

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.

Price tier $$$$
WSAVA Meets criteria

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Manufacturer

Company name Hill's Pet Nutrition
Parent company Colgate-Palmolive Company
Founded 1907
Headquarters Topeka, Kansas, USA
Manufacturing type In House
Manufacturing country United States
Manufacturing region Kansas
Manufacturing oversight

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.

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Pet Sustainability Coalition Accredited

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 recalls on record

No recall is listed for Hill's Science Diet Adult No Corn, Wheat, Soy Savory Stew With Beef & Zucchini 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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