Hill's Science Diet Adult Beef & Barley Entrée canned dog food
A widely stocked wet food most dogs eat readily, lighter on protein than rating sites prefer.
The short version
- Adult dogs aged 1 to 6 that do well on a grain inclusive diet
- Owners mixing wet food into kibble who want a soft loaf
- Households that buy in bulk and want a food stocked at most pet stores
- Your dog is a puppy, pregnant, nursing or a senior
- You want a high protein, low carbohydrate wet food
- Your vet has your dog on a prescription or restricted diet
What owners like
- Dogs, including picky ones, tend to eat it readily
- Some buyers value the brand's veterinary backing
Common complaints
- Rating sites flag below average protein and above average carbohydrates for the canned line
- Some plant based ingredients such as corn and corn protein meal
- The brand had several recalls between 2014 and 2019, including excess vitamin D in canned food
Based on the Hill's product page, PetSmart's listing and its customer review summary, and Pet Food Sherpa's recipe and brand pages. Reddit threads could not be read for this page..
Research scores
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What it does
A beef and barley loaf wet food for adult dogs aged 1 to 6, bought here as a 12 pack of large cans.
- Beef is the first ingredient after water, with pork liver next
- Contains grains: whole grain corn, barley and oats
- Fish oil and soybean oil are in the current maker ingredient list
- No artificial colors, flavors or preservatives across the brand, per Pet Food Sherpa's summary
- Sold in a large 13 oz can and a smaller 5.8 oz can
A fit for owners who want a widely stocked, grain inclusive wet food, fed alone or mixed with kibble. The trade-off is the nutrient profile: independent rating sites score Science Diet canned food below average on protein and above average on carbohydrates, so owners chasing a meat heavy diet will want something else.
How it compares
Specs
- Life stage
- Adult dogs 1 to 6 years (maker statement)
- Texture
- Loaf
- First ingredients
- Water, beef, pork liver, whole grain corn, cracked pearled barley (maker's current list)
- Dry matter analysis
- Protein 25.5%, fat 14.2%, crude fiber 1.9% (maker figures)
- Calories
- 363 kcal per 13 oz can on Hill's site; PetSmart lists 406 kcal per can
- Can sizes
- 13 oz and 5.8 oz
- Nutrition statement
- Complete and balanced for maintenance of adult dogs, substantiated by AAFCO feeding tests
- Made in
- USA, with global ingredients (maker statement)
Worth knowing
- Not recommended for puppies, pregnant or nursing dogs, or mature adult dogs (maker statement)
Questions
What age is Hill's Science Diet Adult Beef & Barley for?
Hill's labels it for adult dogs 1 to 6 years old. It is not recommended for puppies, pregnant or nursing dogs, or mature adults.
How many calories are in a can?
Hill's site lists 363 kcal per 13 oz can, while PetSmart's listing shows 406 kcal. Retail listings appear to lag recipe updates, so check the label on the can you buy.
Is it 13 oz or 13.1 oz?
Older listings say 13.1 oz. Hill's and PetSmart now list the can as 13 oz (370 g).
Is it a complete diet?
Hill's states AAFCO feeding tests show it provides complete and balanced nutrition for maintenance of adult dogs.
Where is it made?
Hill's says it is made in the USA with global ingredients.
Sources
- Hill's Pet: Adult Beef & Barley Entrée Dog Food
- PetSmart: Hill's Science Diet Adult Wet Dog Food, Beef & Barley, 13 oz
- Pet Food Sherpa: Hill's Science Diet Adult Beef & Barley Entree Canned
- Pet Food Sherpa: Hill's Science Diet brand reviews
Researched 2026-10-01. We bought this product; our page is built from the maker's details and what owners report across reviews and forums. We never copy Amazon customer reviews.