Hills Dog Food Reviews
A large number of dog owners are already familiar with Hills dog food formulas, mostly under the name of Science Diet. However, did you know that Hills also has a line of Prescription dog food formulas? These formulas can only be prescribed by a veterinarian, usually in response to a health diagnosis. Here is some information about Hills dog food.
Who is Hills Manufactured By?
All of Hills dog food formulas are manufactured by Hill's Pet Nutrition. Hills Pet Nutrition is a subsidiary of Colgate-Palmolive company. Colgate-Palmolive purchased Hills Pet Nutrition in 1976.
Hills Dog Food Recall:
There is one Hills food formula that is listed as being involved in a pet food recall, though it's a cat formula. Hills Prescrption Diet m/d was recalled in 2007.
Hills Dog Food Ingredients
The ingredients contained in Hills dog food formulas may vary depending on the specific formula. Ingredients will also vary from dry and canned dog food formulas. This is because canned formulas contain a high percentage of moisture. For example, Hills Prescription Diet g/d Canine Early Cardiac Healthy Aging contains water as its first ingredient, and corn flour as its second ingredient.
Hills Dog Food Allergies
There are several different ingredients contained in many Hills dog food formulas that could cause allergic reactions in some dogs. These ingredients may include Soybeans, Corn, Chicken by-products and artificial flavoring.
Hills Recipes
Hills Dry Recipes:
- Hills Prescription Diet b/d Aging and Alertness
- Hills Prescription Diet c/d Canine Urinary Health
- Hills Prescription Diet d/d Canine Skin Support Potato and Duck
- Hills Prescription Diet d/d Canine Skin Support Potato and Salmon
- Hills Prescription Diet d/d Canine Skin Support Potato and Venison
- Hills Prescription Diet d/d Canine Skin Support Rice and Egg
- Hills Prescription Diet g/d Canine Early Cardiac Healthy Aging
- Hills Prescription Diet h/d Canine Cardiac Health
- Hills Prescription Diet i/d Canine Gastrointestinal Health
- Hills Prescription Diet j/d Canine Mobility
- Hills Prescription Diet j/d Canine Mobility Small Bites
- Hills Prescription Diet k/d Canine Renal Health
- Hills Prescription Diet l/d Canine Hepatic Health
- Hills Prescription Diet r/d Canine Weight Loss Low Calorie
- Hills Prescription Diet r/d Canine Weight Loss Low Calorie with Chicken
- Hills Prescription Diet t/d Canine Dental Health
- Hills Prescription Diet t/d Canine Dental Health Small Bites
- Hills Prescription Diet u/d Canine Non-Struvite Urinary Tract
- Hills Prescription Diet w/d Canine Low Fat Diabetic Gastrointestinal
- Hills Prescription Diet w/d Canine Low Fat Diabetic Gastrointestinal w/Chicken
- Hills Prescription Diet z/d Canine Low Allergen
- Hills Prescription Diet z/d Canine ULTRA Allergen Free
Hills Canned Recipes:
- Hills Prescription Diet a/d Critical Care
- Hills Prescription Diet c/d Canine Urinary Health
- Hills Prescription Diet d/d Canine Skin Support Lamb
- Hills Prescription Diet d/d Canine Skin Support Salmon
- Hills Prescription Diet d/d Canine Skin Support Venison
- Hills Prescription Diet g/d Canine Early Cardiac Healthy Aging
- Hills Prescription Diet h/d Canine Cardiac Health
- Hills Prescription Diet i/d Canine Gastrointestinal Health
- Hills Prescription Diet j/d Canine Mobility
- Hills Prescription Diet k/d Canine Renal Health
- Hills Prescription Diet l/d Canine Hepatic Health
- Hills Prescription Diet n/d Canine Chemotherapy
- Hills Prescription Diet r/d Canine Weight Loss Low Calorie
- Hills Prescription Diet s/d Canine Dissolution
- Hills Prescription Diet u/d Canine Non-Struvite Urinary Tract
- Hills Prescription Diet w/d Canine Low Fat Diabetic Gastrointestinal
- Hills Prescription Diet z/d Canine ULTRA Allergen Free
Hills Consumer Info
Where can I buy Hills?
You may be wondering, “Where can I buy Hills dog food?”. Since some Hills dog food formulas (such as Hills Prescription Diet) require a prescription to purchase, you will first need to obtain a prescription from your veterinarian. To assist you in finding a place to purchase Hills dog food, we have included links on the specific formula pages.
How much Hills should I feed my dog:
If you're curious about the answer to the common question “How much Hills dog food should I feed my dog”, simply follow the instructions on the product's packaging. Or, your veterinarian may give you specific instructions as to how much (and how frequently) to feed your dog Hills dog food.
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Hills Ratings
Customer reviews of Hills dog food formulas are mixed. Some Hills dog food reviews cite positive results with Hills Prescription Diet formulas, in their ability to manage certain health conditions. However, the inclusion of corn, soy and other common allergens is cited as a negative factor by most all dog owners.
Have you fed your dog any of the Hills dog food dry or canned formulas? Do you have feedback that could help other pet owners? Please share your review of Hills dog food!
11. January 2012 at 9:50 am
I am having the same problem with my Shizu. We just had surgery a second time and removed 2 stones. Is there anything out there that helps prevent bladder infections in our pets?
11. January 2012 at 9:51 pm
Yes there is CRANBERRY CAPSULS…GOOGLE CRANBERRY FOR DOGS UTI and you will get a lot of links that will come up. there is also a powder that you can put in their food too.
19. December 2011 at 4:44 pm
My yorkie has been eating Prescription Diet u/d Canine Non-Struvite Urinary Tract Health for about a year. He hasn’t gotten sick of it yet and is very excited about mealtimes. I’ve noticed that for my dog it is very digestible. I never had any concerns until I’ve recently begun to notice a slight loss in muscle mass in his back legs and I’m curious if there is a connection with the limited amounts of protein in the formula.
30. September 2011 at 4:22 pm
y little maltease just had a stone removed from his bladder. They said it was a calcium oxalate crystal, The vet put him on PX Diet Hills U/D non- struvite can food. He will not touch the stuff, I mix it in with his other dog food, and he picks out his dog food and leaves the PX dog food in the bowl. He was on Cesars which I have to take him off of because its all meat by product and he cannot eat that. SO today I mixed the PX with a can on Science Diet beef stew for ages 1-6 and he again ate the science diet and not the PX Hills. I told his Vet twice that he won’t eat this dog food. All they tell me is this is what he is suppose to eat. So I am going to make my own judgement call and put him on Blue Buffalo dog food or the Science Diet. I don’t what else to do.
11. January 2012 at 8:13 pm
Blue Buffalo is a very good choice, I just switched my 3 Siberians to Blue Home style
Chicken and Vegetablee dinner and the adult senior dry. They LOVE IT! Had them on WD Canine for 6 years for IBD…they hated it.. and in the summer they almost choked to death on it, it is so sticky they can’t swollow it,… then they all started having medical issues and I lost my special little girl a year ago thispast Decemberr, my other special little girl started with seizures she is 9…my two males both have problems with their muscles in the hind legs my oldest one is the worst..he is 12 and my 8 year old is following. I have never heard many good thing about Hills WD..now I really have to wonder. I hope this is not to late to help my other 3. An article you may want to read “where is the beef” regarding dog food and treats…MILK Bones” is one of the worst…everyone with furry family members need to read this article.
27. September 2011 at 2:52 pm
I just tried my dog on the hills z/d canned food, it was really rubbery and sticky, she had a lot of trouble eating it, i had to spoon feed it to her, is it meant to be this rubbery? iv never used hills before so i didnt know if the z/d was just meant to be like this or was it a dodgy can?
24. July 2011 at 5:51 am
I chose Dissolution s/d for my baby girl because the other option was surgery. I was told this will help her with breaking up a good sized stone. Sle is also on an antibiotic for a urinary infection. She stays on this for 4 weeks and then she will have another x-ray. I surely hope this works. Does anyone know if it does?? Can you still give your dog healthy, natural treats while eating this? Are there any side effects?
The Vet recommended 2 1/2 cans…but it is soo expensive…can I just give her 2. Is this enough food for her to wat throughout her day? Any answers would help! Thanks Karen
14. September 2011 at 6:15 pm
Did the dissolution s/d work for your dog? My mini schnauzer has stones in her bladder & need surgery. This would be her second surgery. She had the same problem last year
I’m a single mom now & can’t afford surgery so anything you know will help.
Thank you!
6. July 2011 at 8:59 pm
Most Vets do not realize that the prescription diets are not a complete diet, and cannot be fed continuously. My 15 year old westie was prescribed CD for 2 1/5 years. Her skin was rough and irritated, and her hair was falling out. She improved dramatically when I put her on Canidae Platinum, and lived to be 19.
26. July 2011 at 1:01 am
I’m anxious to know more about the Canidae Platinum versus the Hills Science Diet, both my dogs (10 year old Choc Lab & 18 month old mixed breed) are on the Science Diet j/d (joint mobility) for both joints & coat. I supplement with Life’s Abundance canned food once a day as well as with chicken & ground beef about twice a week. It never dawned on me that the Hills was not a complete diet and my vet recommended it so why would I question it. I had already started my dogs on the Life’s Abundance because it is all natural, real food and isn’t that much more expensive. It wouldn’t really matter the cost, my dogs are my babies and I want the best for them. I feed the dry Life’s Abundance to both my 15 year old & 2 1/2 year old cats. You may want to check out the Life’s Abundance formula and see if you like what you see. They deliver right to the house.
6. April 2011 at 2:10 pm
I have seen poor quality control with Hill’s z/d canned dog food. Twice I have bought cases that were “sticky” and my dogs were unable to eat (they had difficulty swallowing it and soon threw it back up). I returned one case to my vet and they still sold me a bad case the next week. And this is for food that costs ~$40/case…
23. March 2011 at 9:54 am
I have given my peke the Hills prescription diet for urinary tract health for about 7 years now. It was given by the vet because she has lots of issues with her kidneys. Over the years I have seen that the formula has changed substantialy just by looking at it. Apart from the fact that the cans have been reduced in size, the contents are watery and fatty – far more than they where. I am going to try to look for a good alternative for her. She is like a child to me, feeding her bad food is just unthinkable.