Hill's Science Diet Cat Food Review

Company HQ

Topeka, Kansas

Parent company

Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc.

Sourcing and Manufacturing

United States

Type of food

Dry Cat Food, Wet Cat Food, Wet Senior Cat Food, Dry Senior Cat Food

Ratings

56%

? This rating is determined by comparing the food’s nutritional content to AAFCO standards and other foods in our database. Nutrient Value 34%

? Each recipe is evaluated based on a 5-point ingredient rating system that measures ingredients’ nutritional value, safety, and more. Quality of Ingredients 64%

? We scan the FDA’s database and rate each brand by the number of recalls in its history. Brands with fewer recalls receive higher ratings. Recall History 65%

? By comparing the prices of foods in our database, we determine if a food is above or below market average price. Lower-priced foods receive higher ratings. Price 47%

? This metric is based on customer ratings from various retailers. Customer Experience 82%

? Our rating system evaluates each food’s manufacturing method, assigning higher ratings to manufacturing processes that promote higher nutritional value. Manufacturing Method 45%

Where to Buy

Pros

Affordable
All protein comes from animal sourced ingredients

Cons

Lower than average protein content
The brand has been previously recalled
Does not meet AAFCO nutritional guidelines

Brand Overview

Hill’s Science Diet is a line of pet foods for dogs and cats. The brand offers options for all life stages, and focuses on supporting specific needs such as joint health, digestive sensitivities, and more. Hill’s Science Diet is available in a variety of flavors, with wet and dry options available.

We’ve compared Hill's Science Diet cat food to the other 197 cat food brands in our database.

How Much Does Hill's Science Diet Cat food Cost

Dry Cat Food

	Brand Avg	Market Avg	% From the Avg
Price per lb	$3.41	$3.25	5%
Price per 100 kcal	$0.31	$0.20	50%
Price per day	$0.18	$0.12	50%

Wet Cat Food

	Brand Avg	Market Avg	% From the Avg
Price per oz	$0.48	$0.43	12%
Price per 100 kcal	$1.81	$1.76	3%
Price per day	$1.09	$1.05	4%

Wet Senior Cat Food

	Brand Avg	Market Avg	% From the Avg
Price per oz	$0.48	$0.40	20%
Price per 100 kcal	$1.93	$1.47	31%
Price per day	$1.16	$0.88	32%

Dry Senior Cat Food

	Brand Avg	Market Avg	% From the Avg
Price per lb	$3.53	$3.55	-1%
Price per 100 kcal	$0.28	$0.29	-2%
Price per day	$0.17	$0.17	0%

Hill's Science Diet cat food is priced within the average market price for cat food.

Hill's Science Diet Nutrient Profile comparison

Dry Cat Food

	Brand Avg	Market Avg	% From the Avg
Protein	34.39%	38.97%	-12%
Fat	15.62%	16.72%	-7%
Fiber	8.80%	5.07%	74%

Wet Cat Food

	Brand Avg	Market Avg	% From the Avg
Protein	37.98%	52.80%	-28%
Fat	17.68%	17.70%	-0%
Fiber	14.31%	6.35%	125%

Wet Senior Cat Food

	Brand Avg	Market Avg	% From the Avg
Protein	37.73%	44.13%	-15%
Fat	14.89%	19.32%	-23%
Fiber	12.61%	9.44%	34%

Dry Senior Cat Food

	Brand Avg	Market Avg	% From the Avg
Protein	30.88%	35.48%	-13%
Fat	17.08%	16.14%	6%
Fiber	7.46%	6.39%	17%

Recall History

The following list (if present) shows all cat food recalls related to Hill's Science Diet Cat Food Review since 2009. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.

Hill's Science Diet - Dry dog food (06/02/2014) -+

Date:	06/02/2014
Company Name:	Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc.
Product Description:	Dry dog food
Recall Reason:	Salmonella

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Hill's Science Diet - Canned Dog Food (01/31/2019) -+

Date:	01/31/2019
Company Name:	Hill's Pet Nutrition
Product Description:	Canned Dog Food
Recall Reason:	Potentially Elevated Levels of Vitamin D

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Lawsuit History

December 2016 - The lawsuit claims that prescription pet food overcharge consumers for a product that is not a drug and that prescription pet food is a “deceptive scheme”.

Four months later, lawyers representing the pet food manufacturers; Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Mars Petcare, Nestle Purina had requested the court dismiss the case based on FDA’s enforcement discretion to permit the sale of these products.

These companies are claiming that the FDA allows them to be ‘deceptive’, allows them to sell a pet food as a drug when it is not a drug, and to overcharge consumers as they see fit. And they are right. The court ruled that all claims argued in this lawsuit were not proven.

September 2018 - Consumers who purchased certain Hill’s Prescription Diet or Hill’s Science Diet canned dog food between Sept. 1, 2018 and May 31, 2019 are eligible to claim up to $20 without a separate proof of purchase (such as a receipt) or their full purchase price with proof of purchase thanks to a $12.5 million class action settlement.

The recall involved 54 lots, approximately 675,000 cases of canned dog food, that contained potentially toxic levels of vitamin D. The Court granted final approval to this settlement July 30, 2021.

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Overall Score

67%

Hill's Science Diet Cat Food Review

Company HQ

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Type of food

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Brand Overview

How Much Does Hill's Science Diet Cat food Cost

Dry Cat Food

Wet Cat Food

Wet Senior Cat Food

Dry Senior Cat Food

Hill's Science Diet Nutrient Profile comparison

Dry Cat Food

Wet Cat Food

Wet Senior Cat Food

Dry Senior Cat Food

Recall History

Lawsuit History

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