Science behind nutrition

Science behind nutrition
- Science™ Plan™
- Hill's™ Prescription Diet™
The Basics of Nutrition
- Water
- Carbohydrates
- Proteins
- Fats
- Minerals
- Antioxidants
- Vitamins

At Hill’s we are dedicated to providing precisely balanced nutrition that will improve the quality and longevity of your pet’s life.

It is because of this dedication that we search relentlessly for innovative nutritional solutions that are designed to give pets of all ages, breeds and health conditions high quality nutrition that’s targeted to their exact needs. In fact, our unrivalled range of precisely balanced functional foods are so effective that vets choose Hill’s over any other brand of pet food to feed their own pets.

There are two Hill’s brands to choose from:

	Precisely balanced foods for optimal health and wellbeing at every stage of your pet’s life
	Clinically proven therapeutic foods to help alleviate your pets’ most important health concerns.

The nutritional research and innovation behind Hill’s food

Hill's employs more than 150 veterinarians, Ph.D. nutritionists and food scientists worldwide. Together, they work to create new products and improve existing ones to ensure your pet lives a long, healthy and full life. More than 50 research papers and textbook chapters are written by Hill’s scientists every year, some of whom also teach at leading schools of veterinary medicine across the globe in order to deepen the knowledge and expertise that goes into every Hill's product.

Our long-term investment in learning, technology and scientific research has helped us develop industry-leading formulas and the most extensive range of clinical nutrition products for sick, at-risk and healthy pets. And, all our products are formulated for best taste and contain the optimal balance of nutrients that meet your pets’ nutritional needs whilst avoiding nutrient deficiencies or harmful excesses of fat and salt.

Hill’s Pet Nutrition Science & Technology Centre

At the Hill's Pet Nutrition Centre in Topeka, Kansas, veterinarians and board certified specialists in nutrition and internal medicine work with companion pets to ensure the development of nutritious and tasty pet food. Each companion pet has a team to provide it with clean living quarters, exercise areas, an agility course and other human and animal companions. The facility also houses a fully equipped veterinary hospital certified by the American Animal Hospital Association. This means the hospital conforms with the highest standards of small animal veterinary hospitals today.

What’s more, one area in which the centre has made great advances is within the field of nutrigenomics. To learn more about the vital role of nutrigenomics and its role in pet food click here.

New clinical proof

It is Hill’s aim to continually question and test the clinical efficacy of its products. This ongoing validation is carried out in conjunction with experts and organizations throughout the world. Of course, all research undertaken or sponsored by Hill’s meets the most stringent guidelines controlling all aspects of animal care and prohibiting any form of inhumane treatment of animals. To learn more about our commitment to the wellbeing of every pet, read our animal welfare statement.