Choosing the Best Cat Food
for Your Pet

Cats can be finicky eaters, so Hill’s goes to great lengths to provide high-quality, balanced nutrition they can't resist. Take a look at the cat food varieties we have to offer your furry friend.

Making the Best Cat Food Choice

There are several things to keep in mind when choosing the best cat food for your pet. Start with three of these key considerations to make sure you're meeting their specific nutritional needs.

1

Age of Your Cat

Did your cat just celebrate her first birthday? Her seventh? As cats get older, they need age-appropriate cat food. Hill’s life stage cat foods can give your kitten, adult or 7+ cat the nutrition she needs.

Kittens (Under Age 1)

Specially formulated for their frisky lifestyle, kitten food is made to fuel their boundless energy and support healthy development.

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Adult Cats (1-7 Years)

Adult cat foods need the right balance of nutrients – not too much, not too little – to support a cat's everyday nutritional needs.

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Older Cats (Age 7+)

As your cat grows older she'll need special support to reduce the risk of kidney issues, mobility problems and other conditions associated with age.

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2

Nutrition Needs

Giving your pet the right cat food can transform the way you spend time together. Hill's provides a wide variety of trusted cat foods designed for just about any health need.

Nutrition Every Cat Needs

Is your cat's breath unusually bad? Maybe you've noticed that she's packed on a few too many kilograms. Whatever issues you may notice, the best cat food is the one that helps your cat feel her best.

From everyday health and vitality to recipes using natural ingredients, there's a Hill’s cat food that fits your cat's needs, as well as yours.

  • Weight management
  • Hairball control
  • Indoor vs. outdoor needs
  • Multiple cat households
  • Dental & oral care
  • Energy & mental wellbeing


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Nutrition for Specific Health Conditions

Just because a cat has a health condition, it doesn't mean they can't enjoy a long and happy life. Prescription Diet cat foods provide clinically proven nutrition backed by our team of veterinarians, PhD nutritionists, food scientists and sensory experts:

  • Digestive issues
  • Kidney issues
  • Urinary issues
  • Stress issues
  • Thyroid care
  • Glucose management

Check with your veterinarian regularly to make sure your cat gets the nutrition she needs.
 

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3

Serving Options

Sometimes it all comes down to presentation. That's why Hill's has a number of irresistible options to treat your cat – from precisely shaped kibbles, to savoury stews.

Dry Cat Food

Every kibble is designed around a cat’s size and mouth shape so your cat can better enjoy her food. Next, we ensure a satisfying texture and assortment of flavors that have been approved by the discerning cats at our Pet Nutrition Center.

 

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Wet Cat Food

Opening the top of any Hill's cat food will prove that we've loaded each recipe with hearty vegetables, tender morsels and savoury sauces that will send your cat calling for her meal. Treat your cat to one of our minced meals, or a savory stew.

 

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