Give Your Pet a Healthy Start to a Happy Life

Written by Antoinet | June 2, 2025

Give your pet the best possible start to a happy life with nutrition developed through scientific research. Thanks to the power of science, it’s possible.

Whether your pet is healthy or requires special care, science-based nutrition makes a meaningful difference at every age and size. We believe that science is the key to providing the best care for your pet. Trends may come and go, but science remains the most reliable foundation for developing nutrition that keeps your pet healthy and helps you stay one step ahead.

Balanced Nutrition

Balanced nutrition for both cats and dogs comes from the right combination of meat, grains and vegetables. This way, we provide essential nutrients such as amino acids, carbohydrates, proteins, minerals, trace elements and vitamins. A pet’s nutritional needs vary depending on their size, age, and activity level. After all, what a young puppy needs is very different from what an older dog requires.

Scientifically Informed Ingredients

The benefits of good nutrition begin at the microscopic level. A healthy digestive system, strong bones and a shiny coat all result from carefully selected ingredients and nutrients. These choices are made based on in-depth knowledge of the nutritional needs of pets. This ensures that the ingredients are not only tasty, but also optimally support your pet’s health, tailored to their age, size and specific needs.

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Misconceptions and Facts About Ingredients

Grains: We often project our own dietary choices onto our pets, but what applies to humans doesn’t always apply to animals. A recent trend in pet nutrition is grain-free diets for dogs, even though grain intolerances are rare. In fact, grains provide important nutrients such as energy, protein, vitamin E and linoleic acid, all of which contribute to a dog’s overall health. Whether or not a dog food contains grains, the most important thing is that it’s complete and balanced.
Proteins: While dogs are not true carnivores, they do require essential amino acids from protein for their well-being. They can digest not only animal proteins but also plant-based nutrients effectively. Many veterinarians, however, advise caution with high protein intake—especially for senior dogs or dogs with kidney issues. What matters most is the quality of the protein and how well it is absorbed by the dog’s or cat’s body. Cats, for instance, need almost twice as much protein as dogs because they metabolize it more quickly.
Raw Meat: Raw meat may seem like an attractive alternative to processed food, but scientific evidence supporting the benefits of raw feeding is very limited. It also carries risks, such as bacterial contamination from Salmonella, which can make both pets and their owners sick. An unbalanced raw diet can lead to nutrient excesses or deficiencies, which can be particularly harmful to growing young animals.

Science-Based Nutrition from Hill’s

Hill’s offers scientifically formulated nutrition tailored to your pet’s age, size and specific needs. This food is strongly recommended by veterinarians and is the result of extensive research by more than 220 experts in pet health and nutrition. At Hill’s Pet Nutrition Centre, 450 dogs and 450 cats help develop the best recipes so that nutrients can be precisely balanced and the highest quality standards maintained.