Hill's Science Diet Adult Active Chicken Flavour Dry Dog Food 20.4kg
A high-energy, large-bag formula aimed at working and very active dogs, scoring 62/100. It delivers the calories and the big-bag value, though whole grain corn leads the ingredient list rather than a named meat.
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$183.95 · $9.31/kg
Cheapest right now: Budget Pet Products · $183.95
What Hill's Science Diet Adult Active Chicken Flavour Dry Dog Food 20.4kg costs at each retailer
Everyday full price across the major Australian stores, plus member and subscription pricing where it's offered. Cheapest is highlighted.
Prices are independent editorial estimates for the 20.4kg size, last reviewed June 2026, and can change with sales, member and subscription pricing. Always confirm the live price and exact size on the retailer's website before buying. Pet Reviews is not paid to rank retailers, and nothing here is veterinary advice.
Hill's Science Diet Adult Active Chicken Flavour Dry Dog Food 20.4kg at a glance
Size
20.4kg
Type
Dry
Life stage
Adult
First ingredient
Whole Grain Corn
Protein
0%
Fat
0%
Grain-free
No
Cost per day
$2.79 (15kg dog)
Why we score Hill's Science Diet Adult Active Chicken Flavour Dry Dog Food 20.4kg 6.2/10
Adult Active is the calorie-dense option in the line, formulated for working, hunting and high-drive dogs that struggle to hold weight on standard food, with clinically proven antioxidants and no artificial colours, flavours or preservatives. The standout is the 20.4kg bag, which is the most economical format Hill's offers per kilo and suits multi-dog or hard-working households. Where it differs from the chicken-first recipes is the ingredient deck: whole grain corn is the named first ingredient, with chicken supplied via chicken by-product meal and chicken fat, so buyers prioritising a meat-first label may prefer the standard Adult recipe. For its intended job of fuelling genuinely active dogs, though, it does the work.
Best for: Working, hunting or very high-energy dogs that need extra calories.
What we like
- Calorie-dense formula built for genuinely active and working dogs
- 20.4kg bag is the most economical per-kilo option in the range
- No artificial colours, flavours or preservatives
Worth knowing
- Whole grain corn leads the ingredient list rather than a named meat
- Only sold in one very large bag, which suits high-need households
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Frequently asked questions
Hill's Science Diet Adult Active Chicken Flavour Dry Dog Food 20.4kg costs from $183.95 at Budget Pet Products, up to $200.95 at other retailers — about $9.31/kg and roughly $2.79 a day to feed a 15kg dog. See the full retailer price comparison above; prices are a guide and can change.
On our latest check, Budget Pet Products had Hill's Science Diet Adult Active Chicken Flavour Dry Dog Food 20.4kg cheapest at $183.95. Member and subscription pricing can change that, so compare the everyday and member prices in the table above.
Hill's Science Diet Adult Active Chicken Flavour Dry Dog Food 20.4kg is not grain-free. Its first ingredient is Whole Grain Corn, with roughly 0% protein and 0% fat, and it's formulated for adult dogs.
No. Pet Reviews is an independent value and comparison resource, not veterinary advice. Prices are editorial estimates and can change. Always confirm the live price with the retailer, and speak to your vet before changing your pet's diet or starting a supplement.