Hill's Prescription Diet i/d Low Fat Digestive Care Dry Dog Food
- Veterinary Diet
- Veterinary Diet
- Bag
- 1
- Better rated than 72%
- More reviewed than 94%
A vet-line low fat formula worth stocking for dogs already dealing with digestive sensitivity, best used alongside veterinary guidance rather than picked off the shelf on its own.
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How it ranks among the 50 veterinary diets we track
4.7★ across 2,000 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
2,000 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
1,000+ bought on Amazon last month.
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Overview
8.5 lb bag of Hill's i/d Low Fat dry dog food, a veterinary diet formulated for dogs with digestive sensitivity, chicken flavor, low fat nutrient content claim.
This is Hill's veterinary line, not an everyday over the counter food, built around a low fat formula for dogs managing digestive upset. It pairs a protein-rich profile with reduced fat, the standard approach for sensitive-stomach dogs. Best sourced alongside veterinary guidance since it's a therapeutic formula rather than a general diet.
- 8.5 lb bag, chicken flavor
- Low fat nutrient content claim
- Formulated for digestive health support
- All breed sizes
Who it's for
Suits dogs with a vet-identified need for a low fat, easy to digest diet, including those recovering from digestive upset. Not a general everyday food for a dog without a digestive issue.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Low fat formula for digestive sensitivity
- Protein-rich despite reduced fat
- Chicken flavor for palatability
- Suitable across all breed sizes
- Chicken based, not suited to chicken allergies
- Therapeutic formula, not an everyday food
Performance notes
The formula combines a low fat profile with protein-rich content aimed at supporting digestive balance, the standard mechanism vet diets use to ease strain on a sensitive gut. It's packaged as an 8.5 lb bag for easy storage.
Specifications
| Brand | Hill's |
|---|---|
| Model | 1861 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 8.5 pounds |
| Dog Breed Size | All |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 8.5 pounds |
| Included Components | adult-dog-food |
| Other details | |
| Animal Food Diet Type | Veterinary Diet |
| Container Type | Bag |
| Number Of Items | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Hill's Pet Nutrition |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 1861 |
| Animal Food Nutrient Content Claim | Low Fat |
| Model Number | 1861 |
| Specific Uses For Product | Sensitive Stomach |
| Occasion | Birthday |
| Target Species | Dog |
| Product Benefits | Supports digestive health and balance |
| Upc | 052742186108 |
| Customer Reviews | {'ratings_count': '2,081', 'stars': '4.7'} |
| Additional Features | Easy to Store, Veterinary Approved |
| Breed Recommendation | All Breed Sizes |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Digestive Health, Stomach Issues |
| Allergen Information | Chicken Meat |
| Item Form | Dry Food |
| Asin | B0088BAN96 |
| Special Ingredients | protein-rich |
| Best Sellers Rank | #3,214 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies) #3 in Veterinary Diet Dog Food #240 in Dry Dog Food |
| Flavor | Chicken |
| Item Type Name | i/d Low Fat Digestive Care Chicken Flavor Dry Dog Food |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in veterinary diets.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hill's Prescription Diet i/d Low Fat Digestive Care Dry Dog FoodThis product | 4.7 / 5 | 2,000 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Pro Plan Veterinary Diets Purina UR Urinary Ox/St Canine Formula Dog Food Dry KibblePro Plan Veterinary Diets | 4.6 / 5 | 453 | 4.1 / 5 |
| Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Canine Hepatic Adult Dry Dog FoodROYAL | 4.7 / 5 | 538 | 4.1 / 5 |
| Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets HA Hydrolyzed Protein Dog Food Dry Vegetarian FormulaPurina | 4.4 / 5 | 221 | 4.0 / 5 |
| Blue Buffalo Natural Veterinary Diet W+U Weight Management + Urinary Care Dry Dog FoodBlue | 4.6 / 5 | 179 | 3.9 / 5 |
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Questions about the Hill's 1861
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Is Hill's i/d Low Fat available without a vet recommendation?
It ships as a standard retail bag, but as a veterinary diet formula it's intended for dogs with an identified digestive need, so check with a vet before switching a healthy dog onto it.
What flavor is this bag?
Chicken, in dry kibble form.
Does this formula contain chicken as an allergen?
Yes, the listed allergen information is chicken meat, so it's not suited to dogs with a chicken allergy.