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Adult Perfect Weight Vegetables & Salmon Stew Wet Dog Food
Hill's Science Diet

Adult Perfect Weight Vegetables & Salmon Stew Wet Dog Food

Verified Aug 28, 2026

Dog · Wet Adult All Breed Sizes

A wet stew formulated for adult dogs that need help reaching or maintaining a healthy weight. It uses chicken broth, pork liver, and salmon as key animal protein sources, with vegetables and added fibers to help promote fullness. The recipe is complete and balanced for adult maintenance and has been validated through AAFCO feeding trials.

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

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KibbleLab Score
9.5 out of 10

Top Pick

This is a well-designed weight management wet food for adult dogs, with moderate protein, controlled fat, and higher fiber to help support a healthy body weight. The use of multiple animal protein sources plus added omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids provides a solid nutritional base. It’s a strong option for dogs who need calorie control and like a moist, stew-style diet, as long as they tolerate common ingredients like chicken, pork, wheat gluten, and soy.

Nutritional profile 8.0
Ingredient composition 8.0
Adequacy substantiation 10.0
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
9.0 - 10 Top Pick
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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Weight Management
Diet & Compliance
Meets WSAVA criteria
Suitable For
Adult All Breed Sizes
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Nutritional Perspective

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Strengths

  • Complete and balanced for adult dogs, and supported by AAFCO feeding trials rather than just formulation, which gives extra confidence in its real-world performance.
  • Moderate protein (about 29% on a dry matter basis) with multiple animal sources, including salmon, which contributes beneficial omega-3 fats.
  • Designed for weight management with relatively low fat (about 12.5% dry matter) and high fiber (around 10.8% dry matter) to help promote satiety.
  • Added omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals to support overall health while calories are controlled.

Considerations

  • Contains chicken broth, pork liver, salmon, wheat gluten, and soybean oil, so it’s not suitable for dogs with known sensitivities or allergies to chicken, pork, fish, wheat, or soy.
  • The higher fiber content, while helpful for weight control, may cause softer stools or more frequent bowel movements in some dogs, especially during transition.
  • Carbohydrates make up a substantial portion of the diet (around 40% dry matter), which is appropriate for many dogs but may be higher than some very active or working dogs need if they are not on a weight-loss plan.
Scored using the rubric of an NAVC Certified Pet Nutrition Coach (PNCC). This is informational, not veterinary advice.

Full Ingredient List

Chicken Broth, Pork Liver, Carrots, Salmon, Green Peas, Rice, Corn Starch, Powdered Cellulose, Oat Fiber, Whole Grain Barley, Dried Tomato Pomace, Natural Flavor, Wheat Gluten, Flaxseed, Coconut Oil, Potassium Alginate, Calcium Chloride, Soybean Oil, Dicalcium Phosphate, Calcium Sulfate, Guar Gum, Sodium Tripolyphosphate, 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, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (source of Vitamin K), Folic Acid), Potassium Citrate, Lipoic Acid, Magnesium Oxide, L-Lysine, Taurine, minerals (Zinc Oxide, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Iodate), L-Carnitine, Calcium Carbonate, Choline Chloride.

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
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.
02
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.
03
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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04
Salmon
Salmon is commonly used as a high-quality animal protein and rich source of omega‑3 fatty acids (EPA/DHA) in dog and cat foods, supporting skin and coat condition, joint and cognitive health, and overall muscle maintenance. While very nutritious, salmon can be an allergen for some pets and raw salmon may pose risks from parasites, thiaminase-related thiamine loss, and region-specific pathogens (e.g., salmon poisoning); owners should avoid feeding uncooked bones and consider sourcing to minimize contaminant and sustainability concerns.
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05
Green Pea
Green peas are used in pet foods as a plant-based source of protein, starch and both soluble and insoluble fiber, often serving as a carbohydrate ingredient and binder that adds energy, texture and satiety. They supply fermentable fiber and modest vitamins and minerals that can support gut health, but their protein is less bioavailable than animal sources (important for obligate-carnivore cats), may contribute excess carbohydrate if overused, and high pea-heavy or grain-free formulations have been scrutinized—though not definitively proven—as a potential factor in canine dilated cardiomyopathy, so peas are best included in moderated, properly balanced and processed complete diets.

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)
29.40%
Low AAFCO min: 18% High
Fat (typical)
12.50%
Low AAFCO min: 5.5% High
Crude Fiber (typical)
10.80%
Low Typical: 3–5% High
734
kcal / Kg
Low
Calorie density category
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Product Details & Brand

Product Specs

Lifestage Adult
Breed size All Breed Sizes
Texture Stew
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 Feeding Trials
Animal feeding tests using AAFCO procedures substantiate that Hill's Science Diet Adult Perfect Weight Vegetables and Salmon Stew Dog Food provides complete and balanced nutrition 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 Perfect Weight Vegetables & Salmon 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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