Hills · Kibble · veterinary
Hills VE Metabolic Mini scores 68 out of 100, a grade C+, against our general adult profile. In short, the first listed ingredient is mixed, and protein sits at 27% and fat at 11%.
The same food scores differently by breed, because each breed profile weights protein fit, fat ceiling, joint support, skin and coat support, filler content and ingredient transparency differently. Across 279 breed profiles, Hills VE Metabolic Mini ranges from 49 to 80 out of 100.
| Dachshund (Standard Long-Haired) | B · 80 |
| Dachshund (Standard Smooth-Haired) | B · 80 |
| Dachshund (Standard Wire-Haired) | B · 80 |
| Beagle | B · 78 |
| Greyhound | B · 78 |
| Miniature Schnauzer | B · 78 |
| Norfolk Terrier | B · 78 |
| Schnauzer (Standard) | B · 78 |
| Pug | D · 49 |
| Bulldog | D · 49 |
| American Bully | D · 51 |
| Irish Wolfhound | D · 53 |
| Chow Chow | D · 54 |
| Energy | 360 kcal per 100g |
|---|---|
| Protein | 27% |
| Fat | 11% |
| Fibre | 3% |
| Ash | 8% |
| Moisture | 8% |
| Typical price | £11.00 per kg |
| Cost per 1,000 kcal | £3.06 |
Mixed, various ingredients.
Other kibble foods for the same life stage that score better against the general adult profile.
Against our general adult profile it scores 68 out of 100, a grade C+. That figure reflects protein and fat fit, joint and skin support, filler content and ingredient transparency. The right answer for your own dog depends on its breed, age and any health conditions.
The label declares 27% crude protein and 11% fat.
Mixed. Ingredients are listed in descending order by weight, so the first entry usually makes up the largest share.
It scores highest for Dachshund (Standard Long-Haired), Dachshund (Standard Smooth-Haired), Dachshund (Standard Wire-Haired). Breed changes the weighting of each factor, so the same food can score very differently across breeds.
This page uses a general adult profile. PawsePal scores this food against your dog's breed, age, weight and health conditions, and tells you the portion in grams.
Open PawsePalScores are produced by PawsePal's six-factor breed-specific scoring engine, built on veterinary nutrition science and aligned with WSAVA guidelines. Analytical values are taken from manufacturer labels and prices are approximate UK retail, so check the pack before you buy. This page is information, not veterinary advice.