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Hill's Science Diet

A science-led brand with a deep, well-researched prescription range — clinically rigorous and consistent. Outside the therapeutic lines, though, the value is below average for the price: the standard panels lean on corn, grain and by-product meals rather than named single-source protein, and you carry a vet-clinic price premium for the brand and its shelf presence. The prescription range is the reason to buy it, not the everyday food.

AverageSuper-premium tierUSA / Multiple
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Reviewed by the PetReviews editorial team

Independent scoring · Updated June 2026 · Not veterinary advice

Overall score

Weighted across six areas · /100

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Hill's Science Diet dog food
The record

Brand facts

Ownership
Hill's Pet Nutrition (Colgate-Palmolive)
Country of manufacture
USA / Multiple
Retailer relationship
Independent — widely stocked
Product types
Dry, Wet, Prescription
Price tier
Super-premium ($$$$)
Overall score
66/100 · Average
The range

The Hill's Science Diet range

Hill's Science Diet

Hill's Science Diet Adult Chicken 12kg

77
GoodAdult

Est. cost / day

$2.70

~15kg adult dog

Price / kg

$11.58/kg

12kg bag

First ingredient

Chicken

Protein

22%

Reliable and vet-trusted; check price per kg against premium brands before defaulting to it.

Hill's Science Diet

Hill's Science Diet Sensitive Stomach 12kg

78
GoodAdult

Est. cost / day

$2.90

~15kg adult dog

Price / kg

$12.42/kg

12kg bag

First ingredient

Chicken

Protein

22%

A solid non-prescription sensitive-stomach option; Prime100 is our value-led alternative.

Stockists

Where to buy Hill's Science Diet

Prices vary by retailer and change with sales, member and subscription pricing — always compare price per kg. Pricing on this site is illustrative and not veterinary advice.

The full review

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Score breakdown, pros and cons, who it's best for, price comparison across retailers and the best alternatives — the editorial verdict in full.

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