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Hill's Prescription Diet Soft Baked Soft & Chewy Dog Treats, 12-oz bag
Hill's Prescription Diet

Soft Baked Soft & Chewy Dog Treats, 12-oz bag

Evidence Fair
AAFCO compliance inferred from product name
dry $14.49

Hill's Prescription Diet Soft Baked Soft & Chewy Dog Treats, 12-oz bag earns a Sniff Score of 49/100 (C) with Fair evidence. 1 controversial ingredient flagged. Score capped at 49 due to CP_DM=11.3%, CF_DM=7.5%.

Graded by The Sniff System

Why this score

Quality carbohydrate sources with fermentable fiber.

CQI

Quality fat sources: named fat with marine oil (EPA and DHA source).

FQI

AAFCO feeding trial substantiation for not stated.

ACF

Score capped at 49 due to CP_DM=11.3%, CF_DM=7.5%.

CAP why?

Contains added sugar. Nutritionally unjustifiable in any complete dog diet..

CIP
Guaranteed analysis
Dry-matter protein: 11% ⓘ
Protein
9%
min (as fed)
Fat
6%
min (as fed)
Fiber
4%
max (as fed)
Moisture
20%
max
Ingredients

Read why each ingredient is good or bad for dogs.

18 total
Good Neutral Watch Flagged
  1. 1
    chicken

    Real meat. Primary protein source, with the amino acid profile dogs actually evolved to eat.

  2. 2
    potato

    Standard white potato. Steady carb source, common starch in grain-free recipes.

  3. 3
    wheat flour

    Refined wheat, usually used as a binder. Cheap, not harmful, not a nutrition contributor.

  4. 4
    cane molasses

    Added sugar from sugar cane. Used for palatability or texture. Dogs don't need added sugar.

  5. 5
    glycerin

    Humectant used in soft-moist foods to keep them chewy. Safe in moderation but a signal of a processed semi-moist product.

  6. 6
    peas

    Cheap protein bulk. Fine in small amounts, but when peas stack with lentils and chickpeas in the top ingredients, it's the pattern the FDA flagged in its heart-disease investigation. See why →

  7. 7
    dried beet pulp

    Soluble fiber from sugar-beet processing. Sometimes treated as a filler, but it's actually one of the better fiber sources in kibble.

  8. 8
    chicken fat

    Despite the name, a high-quality energy source. Concentrated calories plus essential fatty acids like linoleic acid.

  9. 9
    pork gelatin
  10. 10
    fish oil

    Concentrated omega-3s. The reason 'EPA' and 'DHA' get to show up on the bag.

  11. 11
    lactic acid

    Natural acid used as a mild preservative and pH adjuster. Found in fermented foods too. Safe at typical inclusion.

  12. 12
    natural flavor

    Legal term for animal-derived flavoring, usually hydrolyzed liver or broth. Adds taste, says nothing about quality.

  13. 13
    flaxseed

    Plant source of omega-3. Helpful for skin and coat, though dogs absorb omega-3 from fish more efficiently.

  14. 14
    chicken liver flavor

    Hydrolyzed chicken liver used as a flavor enhancer. Real ingredient, used in tiny amounts for palatability.

  15. 15
    mixed tocopherols for freshness
  16. 16
    citric acid for freshness
  17. 17
    l-carnitine

    Amino acid derivative that helps the body convert fat into energy. Common in weight-management formulas.

  18. 18
    rosemary extract

    Natural preservative. Replaces synthetic ones like BHA and BHT.

15 of 18 ingredients have a curated note. Coverage grows over time.