Hill's cat food: Description - Reviews from customers and veterinarians + Video

Choosing a decent cat food can sometimes be really difficult. On the one hand, you want the animal to eat properly, and therefore not get sick and live a long, happy and extremely active life.

And here the hand reaches out to super natural and extra healthy food such as holistic. But on the other hand, really good food for animals will also be the most expensive, and, firstly, it is not every day that you can find funds for this, and secondly, not every family can allocate the same amount of money from their budget for feeding a cat, as well as for feeding their own children, even if this family does not experience financial constraints. In general, in different ways, but many people still come to them - known thanks to advertising, not very expensive food.

For some, an acquaintance with Whiskas or Felix will develop into a long-term “friendship” due to the fact that the animal eats such food very gratefully and without pickiness, but for others, having studied reviews from veterinarians or felinologists, carefully read the list of ingredients on the pack canned cat food, will put the jar back on the supermarket shelf so that he will never reach for it again.

Let’s also make our critical contribution to the process of choosing inexpensive food for “tails” and consider Hills cat food (reviews, from criticism to outright boasting).

Hill's Cat Food Review

Hill's cat food belongs to the premium class (both Science Plan, and Nature's Best, and the Prescription Diet medical line).
The country of production could be France, the Netherlands, the USA - in general, you need to look at the specific packaging. Many people write that Hills food is super premium, but this is not true and to be completely convinced of this, let’s study its composition. A good alternative to Hills is Forza10 cat food rus.forza10.com (link to the official website where you can find out all the details about these dry foods).

Read about other foods:

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Composition of Hill's cat food

Let's look at the composition of Hill's food using the Science Plan Indoor Cat option (for adult domestic cats) as an example. The first ingredient is poultry meal, which contains at least 40% chicken. According to the AAFCO standard, “poultry meal” must consist of more than half meat, and may also include skin and bones. Other sources of protein in the feed are corn gluten meal and hydrolyzed protein.

Sources of carbohydrates are corn and rice. Animal fat and vegetable oil are rich in saturated fatty acids. Cellulose serves as a source of fiber, and the remaining ingredients are additives to enrich the feed with minerals.

In general, the composition of Hill's cat food is quite poor, regardless of the line - here you will not find various vegetables, fruits, berries, etc. as in holistic feeds.

Advantages and disadvantages

Among the advantages:

• there are sources of animal protein;
• contains vitamins and minerals;
• a natural preservative is used;
• widespread, you can buy it in almost every store.

Among the disadvantages:

• quite high price (some super-premiums are cheaper);
• percentages of even the main ingredients are not indicated;
• probably a lot of vegetable protein.

Advantages and disadvantages

The main advantage of Hills is the availability of a high-quality line of medicinal food. Veterinary products are developed for the treatment and prevention of diseases of various organs: the heart, the genitourinary system, and the digestive tract. Reviews from veterinarians indicate the effectiveness of Hill's medicinal brands.

Hill's Science Plan has a number of specialty brands for everyday cat feeding. There are diets for all ages: for kittens, adults and older animals. For pregnant and lactating cats, for castrated and sterilized cats, as well as for sedentary animals.

The best and most expensive representatives of the Hill's family are Nature's Best and Ideal Balance. Formally, they can be classified as super-premium class. These food lines are free of corn, soy and wheat. Ideal Balance has completely grain-free options that approach the quality of holistic foods.

Brand disadvantages:

• the basic basis of the feed is proteins of plant origin;
• the composition contains ingredients that do not allow precise identification of raw materials;
• some products contain undesirable ingredients;
• All lines, with the exception of Ideal Balance, do not use fresh meat or fish products in their production.

Hill's cat food - reviews

Review of Hills food for kittens , writes Galina. Just two years ago, we got a five-month-old kitten. She called him Tonic (although the man calls him Tapk), started looking on the Internet about feeding kittens and most wrote that at this age it is already fashionable to start accustoming them to food. For testing, I chose small packages of Hills food for kittens and ProPlan for kittens. The baby did not eat very willingly at first, but then the whims disappeared :-)

I stopped at Hills feed and fed him until he was one year old. Then I switched to food for adult cats. I can say that during these two years there were no problems. The cat's coat is good and his health is not satisfactory. True, I not only feed him dry food - Tonic often asks for something tasty from the table, and it’s hard to refuse him)) I hope my review will be useful and Hill’s food will suit your cats too!

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Valentina writes a review about Hill's cat food. I fed my Tusya whiskey for almost four years. Everything seemed to be fine, the cat was eating and eating. But somehow I came across an article on the Internet about classes of feed, then I looked for more materials and... I was just scared. It turned out that Whiskas was an advertised time bomb for cats. I immediately switched to the best food, but the best brands are expensive, so I had to find a compromise between price and quality. The Hills court became such a compromise - both the composition is much better and the price is acceptable. From time to time I also buy canned food of the same brand.

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Now Tusya looks much better thanks to her shiny coat! Therefore, we can conclude that if Hills is not the best, it is certainly much better than any Whiskas. It’s good that I realized this in time and I hope my cat will please me for a very long time thanks to this! Let everything be fine with your pets!

Review of Hills food for sterilized cats, writes Ruslana. We chose this food on the recommendation of the clinic after castration of the cat. We have been feeding them for more than four years. The cat is happy, and so are we. People, don’t be sorry to spend a little more on food, because if you feed it whiskey or kitikat, it will end up being more expensive. Have pity on your cat! And don’t forget, when feeding dry food there should always be water near it!

Range

There are 2 lines of food on sale: Hill's Prescription Diet and Hill's Science Plan.

Hill's Prescription Diet is a medical nutrition diet. Includes the following formulas:

Hill's Prescription Diet z/d is suitable for individuals with sensitive stomachs and food allergies.

Contains hydrolyzed animal protein, fish oil, prebiotic fiber. Strengthens the skin barrier. Energy value: 3765 Kcal/kg.

Hill's PRESCRIPTION DIET i/d food with chicken. A complete diet with clinically proven effectiveness. Thanks to Hill's ActivBiome + technology (enriched with a mixture of probiotics), it has a beneficial effect on the digestive process, improves bowel movements, and restores energy balance.

The S+OXSHIELD complex minimizes the risk of struvite and calcium oxalate uroliths. Easily digestible, contains Omega-3 and Omega-6, B vitamins, electrolytes. Suitable for both adults and kittens.

PRESCRIPTION DIET i/d has 2 flavor options: chicken or salmon. This food can be given to both older and younger children. Contains the S+OXSHIELD complex, supports the immune system and digestive organs. The antioxidant complex has a clinically proven effect. Absorbed without problems. Protein - 37.4%, fats - 21.9%, carbohydrates - 28.8%.

In PRESCRIPTION DIET c/d Multicare you can also choose from two flavors: ocean fish or chicken fillet.

The ingredients help cope with uroliths, Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids help with inflammatory processes of the skin. Maintains optimal urine pH level. Fiber -0.7%, calcium - 0.83%, phosphorus - 0.72%.

PRESCRIPTION DIET Metabolic is a formula that helps maintain optimal weight. Clinically proven: 80% of animals lost weight within 2 months. Calorie content: 3476 Kcal/kg.

PRESCRIPTION DIET m/d - it has a lot of protein and few carbohydrates: what else is needed to maintain cat health? If your pet has diabetes or is overweight, this is the formula that will help him feel better. L-carnitine maintains muscle mass by burning fat, antioxidants destroy free radicals. Taurine - 0.32%, vitamin C - 115 ppm, vitamin E - 612 IU/kg, L-carnitine - 556.2 ppm.

PRESCRIPTION DIET Gastrointestinal Biome provides microbiome balance and supports healthy microflora of the digestive tract. Contains a lot of dietary fiber and Omega-3 fatty acids. Potassium - 0.92%, sodium - 0.3%, magnesium - 0.078%.

PRESCRIPTION DIET c/d Urinary Stress + Metabolic is best given to cats over 7 years of age. Milk protein hydrolyzate and L-tryptophan help cope with stress and maintain optimal urine levels.

Omega-3 fatty acids help fight inflammation in the body. Energy value: 3411 Kcal/kg.

PRESCRIPTION DIET y/d and PRESCRIPTION DIET s/d are dietary foods that help dissolve struvite stones and correct hormone levels. Literally before the eyes of cats, both the skin and coat improve. It is not recommended to give them to kittens under one year old.

PRESCRIPTION DIET t/d helps maintain oral health: relieves inflammation from the gums, removes plaque and prevents the formation of tartar. Calorie content: 3517 Kcal/kg.

An original formula that improves animal mobility - PRESCRIPTION DIET j/d. The manufacturer claims that in just 28 days your pet will become much more active and cheerful. Contains DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), Omega-3 fatty acids. Maintains cartilage health due to the content of eicosapentaenoic acid, chondroitin and glucosamine. Calorie content: 4024 Kcal/kg.

Each formula also contains canned food in tins, as well as a small amount of spiders.

Hill's Science Plan line also has a lot to choose from.

Food for kittens up to one year of age:

• spiders and Science Plan dry food with chicken;
• dry food with tuna;
• Hill's Science Plan 1st Nutrition Chicken and Turkey Mousse;
• spiders with turkey and ocean fish;
• Hill's Science Plan dry food for sterilized cats over 6 months of age with duck.

For individuals in their prime and the elderly (over 7 years):

• dry food PERFECT DIGESTION with chicken and brown rice; with duck; with lamb; with tuna;
• similar wet food.

Conclusions about this food

There are both positive and not so positive reviews about Hill's cat food. But the Murlo website will not recommend it for another reason - its composition is far from the best (percentages are not indicated, generic names of ingredients are used - this is how by-products are hidden), and the price is quite high.

Hills cat food price

• Dry food Hill's Science Plan 400 g - from 235 rubles;
• Dry food Hill's Science Plan 2 kg - about 1580 rubles;
• Dry food Hill's Nature's Best 2 kg - about 1560 rubles;
• Dry food Hills Science Plan 10 kg - from 6,000 to 7,000 rubles;
• Hill's Science Plan canned food 85 g - from 85 rub.

You can buy Hills food at these prices as of March 2017. Since the food is imported, the price may vary depending on the dollar exchange rate. We also note that the Hill's medicinal line of food is a little more expensive than the usual one.

General characteristics of the feed

Hill's company produces food for regular and therapeutic use. She divides them according to the pet's age, weight, activity and other characteristics. The range includes dry and wet products.

Manufacturer

The company's head office is located in the USA; food is also produced in Holland (Netherlands). Hill's Pet Nutrition company appeared in Russia in 1995. The representative office is located at: Moscow, st. Krylatskaya, 17/1, Krylatsky Hills business park. For all citizens of the Russian Federation there is a free hotline 8 (800) 200-11-11, where you will be advised on any issue of interest. Official website https://www.hillspet.ru.

Feed class

The company compares food with the super premium class, but some experts prefer to classify Hills as premium.

Read the article about premium food for kittens.

Advantages and disadvantages of Hill's food

Pros of Hill's food:

• availability;
• acceptable price;
• rich assortment;
• carefully selected composition.

The negative points include:

• low fiber content in feed;
• a large number of plant components, including vegetable protein, which can affect weight gain and the health of the pet;
• lack of composition percentage on the packaging.

Types of medicinal and preventive feeds

It is strictly not recommended to use Hills medicinal food when organizing meals in the daily menu. Among the dietary foods, you can find food to correct the following health problems:

1. Diseases, pathologies of the urinary system. The following medicinal diets are recommended: c/d multicare (with chicken and fish), k/d, s/d, w/d.
2. For liver diseases and liver failure, food labeled id is suitable.
3. A large group of problems and gastrointestinal pathologies in cats can be corrected by Feline r/d, w/d, i/d. The latter option is intended for gastrointestinal disorders, during the rehabilitation period after long-term treatment or surgical operations.
4. For heart diseases, animals are prescribed Feline k/d, l/d, z/d.
5. Diseases of the pancreas in cats, endocrine diseases, and diabetes mellitus mean switching pets to Feline i/d, m/d, r/d, w/d, z/d food.
6. There is a special food for severe chronic, acute arthritis - Feline j/d.
7. Kidney diseases can be treated by feeding the cat Feline k/d food.
8. Fluffy's excess weight will be returned to normal by specialized food Feline Metabolic m/d, r/d, w/d.

Therapeutic, dietary dry food for cats Hill's
Hill's food has a heterogeneous composition, developed on the basis of unique formulas based on the intended purpose. The range of fluctuations in protein, fat or carbohydrate components reaches 20–25%. For example, in case of kidney problems, renal failure, ICD, cats are allowed to consume no more than 28–32% of proteins, and if a cat is diagnosed with obesity, diabetes mellitus, or other endocrine pathologies, on the contrary, veterinarians prescribe a high-protein diet (about 45–55%) .

It is worth noting that Hill's medicinal, veterinary and dietary line of food is suitable for cats of all breeds and different age groups. There are also special foods for sterilized and neutered animals.

Reviews of Hills canned cat food

Review of Hills wet food, writes Elena. My cat has very delicate digestion, so not every food is suitable for her, but Hills did - we eat both dried and canned food. He always eats with pleasure, his stool is normal, his coat is very beautiful. The cat and I are happy with everything.

Review of Hills canned food, writes Ekaterina. I have a British cat who has been eating canned food and Hills spiders as food since childhood. The price is rather high, but if you buy ten jars at a time on the Internet it will be cheaper.

Review of Hills canned cat food, writes Marina. Our cat simply loves these canned foods; as soon as I open the jar, he’s already right there. I alternate between different flavors so that I don’t get bored.

Prices

Prices for Hills products vary depending on the region, store markup and its purpose.

See the price table for dry food:

A jar of meat mousse (85 g) costs approximately 110-115 rubles. The cost of medicinal pates starts from 120 rubles. Pouches can be purchased for 60 rubles and above. Meat pieces from the medicinal series cost from 75 rubles.

Hills feed types

Hills brand products can be divided into 2 main types:

• Everyday food designed to feed cats every day;
• A therapeutic diet developed for pets who need a gentle menu due to illness or during the recovery period.

Food for every day

The Hills company produces 3 lines of food for daily consumption:

Science Plan is a diet developed for completely healthy animals and taking into account age characteristics, breed size and special needs. The line includes products intended for young pets up to one year old, cats from one to seven years old and seniors over seven years old.

Science plan Hills food for every day

Nature's Best is a food with an improved composition, consisting only of products that are healthy for animals. Components that potentially provoke allergies are excluded from the formula. In addition to the general ingredients, it includes barley, oatmeal, oat-based fiber, and added rosemary extract. Colored with iron oxide.

Nature's Best Hills - natural food for every day

Ideal Balance is a completely balanced diet for cats. Some of the products in this line include brown rice, a grain that is most natural for cats. Other foods are completely grain-free.

Ideal Balance Hills no grain - grain-free food for every day

Important! Grain-free foods are not always well absorbed by cats and can cause constipation. Despite the prevailing opinion that such a diet is optimal for pets, it is important to closely monitor the animal’s reaction and well-being.

Dry food forms the basis of the cat's menu; in addition to it, the manufacturer supplies the market with wet canned food and meat pieces in pouches.

Medicinal feed

Clinical nutrition, which is what medicinal foods are called, are united under the general name Prescription Diet. They are developed based on the specific needs of the cat’s body during the treatment of each specific disease in cats. In total, the line offers 16 therapeutic diets for pets. They are prescribed to cats in courses and used until complete recovery.