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Hill's Prescription Diet Dog Food Review

Company HQ

LocationTopeka, Kansas

Parent company

Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc.

Sourcing and Manufacturing

LocationUnited States

Type of food

Dry Dog Food

Ratings

12%
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Pros
  • Foods are nutritionally complete and balanced according to AAFCO standards
  • Affordable
  • All recipes are free of artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives
Cons
  • Some recipes contain plant-based protein
  • Lower than average protein content
  • The brand has been previously recalled

Brand Overview

Hill’s Prescription Diet is a line of pet foods for dogs and cats with specific dietary needs. The brand features recipes for skin and food sensitivities, urinary care, digestive care, kidney care, and weight management. Hill’s Prescription Diet comes in wet and dry formulas.

How Much Does Hill's Prescription Diet Dog Food Cost

We’ve compared Hill's Prescription Diet dog food price to the other 197 dog food brands in our database.

Hill's Prescription Diet Dry Dog Food Price Comparison

Brand Avg Market Avg % From the Avg
Price per lb $0.00 $3.56 -100%
Price per 100 kcal $0.00 $0.23 -100%
Price per day $0.00 $0.14 -100%

Hill's Prescription Diet Dry Dog Food is priced below the average market price for dog food.

Hill's Prescription Diet Nutrient Profile Comparison

We’ve compared Hill's Prescription Diet dog food recipes nutrient profile to the other 197 dog food brands in our database.

Dry Dog Food

Brand Avg Market Avg % From the Avg
DM Protein 26.67% 30.03% -11%
DM Fat 10.00% 16.01% -38%
DM Fiber 16.67% 5.37% +210%
DM Carb 46.67% 47.69% -2%

All of Hill's Prescription Diet dog food recipes meets AAFCO's minimum requirements.

Recall History

The following list (if present) shows all dog food recalls related to Hill's Prescription Diet Dog Food Review since 2011. 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
Hill's Science Diet - Canned dog Food (11/28/2015) -+
Date: 11/28/2015
Company Name: Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc.
Product Description: Canned dog Food
Recall Reason: Labeling problems
Hill's Science Diet - Canned Dog Food (01/31/2019) -+
Date: 01/31/2019
Company Name: Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc.
Product Description: Canned Dog Food
Recall Reason: Potentially Elevated Levels of Vitamin D
Hill's Prescription Diet - Canned Dog Food (01/31/2019) -+
Date: 01/31/2019
Company Name: Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc.
Product Description: Canned Dog Food
Recall Reason: Potentially Elevated Levels of Vitamin D
Hill's Science Diet - Canned Dog Food (05/21/2019) -+
Date: 05/21/2019
Company Name: Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc.
Product Description: Canned Dog Food
Recall Reason: Potentially Elevated Levels of Vitamin D
Hill's Prescription Diet - Canned Dog Food (05/21/2019) -+
Date: 05/21/2019
Company Name: Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc.
Product Description: Canned Dog Food
Recall Reason: Potentially Elevated Levels of Vitamin D

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FAQ

faq-item-image Who owns Hill's Prescription Diet dog food?

Hill's Prescription Diet is owned by Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc..

faq-item-image Where is Hill's Prescription Diet dog food made?

Hill's Prescription Diet is manufactured in the United States .

faq-item-image Is Hill's Prescription Diet AAFCO approved?

Yes, all of Hill's Prescription Diet recipes are AAFCO approved.

faq-item-image Has Hill's Prescription Diet dog food been recalled?

Hill's Prescription Diet has been recalled 6 times in the years 2014, 2015, and 2019.

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