Scientists have long proven that children who are raised with pets grow up to be more kind-hearted, sociable and psychologically healthy. In addition, almost each of us fondly remembers our four-legged childhood friend, with whom we walked in the yard or played at home. And, if we analyze, then in almost every family where there are children, parents sooner or later get pets - a cat or a dog.
How long a friendship with an animal can last depends on how we care for the animal and how optimal the diet the pet receives.
About Hills.
Many manufacturers produce lines of animal feed. One of the oldest and most famous is the Hills Pet Nutrition company. Petr Nutrition, producer of Health feed. Thanks to the uniquely formulated and balanced Heels food, the company has gained popularity and authority among veterinarians around the world. The company sees its goal in creating high-quality animal feed. At the heart of her work is the mission to create only products that can support productive relationships between people and their pets for as long as possible. Employees and management of the company around the world act for the benefit of animals and support the activities of veterinarians, animal clinics, and pet pharmacies.
Heels food has been developed and produced since the late 40s of the last century, and currently rightfully occupies an honorable place among premium foods in the animal nutrition market. The composition of Heels feed is constantly being improved and improved. Highly qualified veterinarians, nutritionists, candidates of science, and laboratory assistants work on the diets.
Beliefs of the food manufacturer Hills:
The company is confident that:
- Animal diets must be worked on just as carefully as human diets, in some cases even more carefully, since animals cannot speak.
- Many animal diseases can be prevented by using suitable feed.
- Hills food is suitable for feeding absolutely all types of cats and dogs, because it takes into account all the characteristics of the animal, its breed, age, diseases, taste preferences, etc.
Product advantages
The qualitative composition of Hills feed is assessed by the nutrients it contains. Hills food for cats and Hills food for dogs are produced taking into account the parameters of the pet’s age, characteristics of the breed, and stage of development. The company's laboratories are constantly working to balance the feed formulation. The food is balanced according to the following components: water, proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals. Hills food does not contain wheat, soy, preservatives, artificial colors, flavors, or cheap fillers.
Feed Hills belongs to the premium class of feed, premium+. Premium class products are developed exclusively for the needs of the animal at different periods of life, taking into account size, age, breed. For premium or premium+ status, it matters what raw materials it is made from. Only proven high-quality raw materials satisfy the requirements. Heels feed contains only selected raw materials. Heels food, both wet and dry, goes through a very complex technological preparation process and this guarantees compliance with the composition of the food stated on the packaging. An analysis is necessarily carried out according to safety criteria, the nutrients are tested in laboratories and only then can they be included in the Heels feed.
The owner of the animal can independently carefully study the information about Hills food, the official website of which contains a list of the most suitable types of food. Depending on whether it is a cat or a dog, and what age it is, register your animal, get advice from specialists.
The best care, the best nutrition depending on the characteristics of your beloved animal. There are many products for healthy animals, for weakened and sick animals, and food for animals at risk for certain diseases.
Animals need the care of their owners, and care lies in proper care, timely and correct nutrition.
When a cat begins to receive Heels food for cats, her mood improves, her playfulness and activity increase, her coat becomes elastic and shiny, and strong body muscles appear.
What is the food packaged in?
When an owner plans a trip with a pet, he wonders when and where to buy heels for his pet? You can buy Heels food in advance, because it is packaged in special sealed packaging. Thanks to the packaging, it is very convenient to store, easy to use, and easy to open. To ensure perfect storage of wet food, Heels food is available in the form of canned food in metal jars or in pouch packaging. The packaging of the pouch is a polyethylene bag with foil walls. Special packaging allows the product inside to retain all its taste and nutritional qualities in the required form.
Considering that it is useful for an animal to eat not only dry food, canned Heels is included in its diet. Canned food contains a complete diet for 1-2 feedings, depending on the breed of the animal, age and weight. Wet food is excellently absorbed by the animal’s body and is as close as possible to natural products in consistency and organoleptic taste properties.
Hills dog food
Depending on the age of the dog, it requires special nutrition. Heels food for dogs can be divided into 3 age groups: dogs under one year old - a puppy, an adult dog - from 1 to 6 years old, and an elderly dog from 7 years old and older.
Puppies up to one year old need increased protein nutrition for muscle growth, which is why a specialized type of food is produced - Heels for puppies. An adult dog needs to maintain weight, prevent diseases, and have a balanced supply of nutrients to the body. A pregnant animal needs increased nutrition, and therefore she should buy Heels food and start feeding it even before the start of pregnancy. An older dog needs a supply of substances to support the life of an aging body: adjusted doses of minerals and vitamins to maintain bones, muscles and internal organs, increased doses of antioxidants, omega acids.
Heels food for cats
The nutrition of cats, by analogy with the nutrition of dogs, should also take into account the age of the animal. As a cat ages, it goes through three stages: kitten, adult, and senior cat aged 7 years and older.
Kittens are offered food that is optimally balanced for this age of the kitten. For kittens, food from the owner's table is not suitable and this is not the same as feeding a child. The nutrient requirements of kittens and children are different.
Kitten food should support the kitten's proper metabolism, help maintain its health, and not undermine it. To maintain your pet's mood, cheerfulness, and health, you should buy heals for cats. Due to its qualities, Heels food can be used as the main food for cats and dogs. You can choose and buy Hills food for cats and dogs by consulting with a veterinarian in a specialized clinic or online pet store Matroskin 27. Our online pet store is pleased to offer you a full range of specialized Hills food for animals of all ages, small, medium and large breeds. Delivery of Hills feed throughout the city of Khabarovsk will significantly save your time.
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Every dog owner tries to choose the best nutrition option for their pet. Often, this is not so easy to do. The size of the dog, age, diseases - everything matters. The best assistant to the owner in such a situation will be a food manufacturer who takes into account all factors. So today we'll be looking at the different dog food lines from Hill's.
Hill's feed cost
The price of cat food varies depending on the region, purpose and type of food, as well as the selected resource for purchase. The cost of dry food in a 400 gram package varies from 220 to 350 rubles, 5 kg bags - from 2500 to 4000 rubles, 10 kg bags - from 4000 to 5500 rubles.
85 gram bags of meat pieces can be purchased for 105 - 120 rubles, medicinal pates - from 115 rubles.
It is important to know and remember that even specialized premium food is not always suitable for your pet. When choosing food, you need to take into account the conditions in which the animal is located, its past nutritional history (if we are talking about an adult cat), the state of the body, allergies and other factors. And before buying food, consult with a specialist and read the reviews of those who have already tried this or that type of food!
Range
Hill's product line is very wide and diverse in its composition. Here it is customary to distinguish four main product groups:
- Ideal balance is a whole cluster of products, including dry and wet food. They are made only from natural ingredients, minerals, vitamins and amino acids. The main feature of nutrition is a clear balance of proteins, fats and other nutrients.
- Nature's Best is the second food line in this product group. Features a unique selection of ingredients. Manufacturers especially emphasize that the food in this line is made only from natural products. The average protein content in this line fluctuates at 22%. Among the specialized additives, it is worth noting flaxseed and chicken meal, carrots, tryptophan and calcium iodate.
These microelements are necessary for the normal functioning of any dog’s body. Undesirable components include corn gluten and soy flour.
From the video “Hill's: types, reviews, characteristics” you can learn a lot of useful information about this manufacturer of pet food.
- Science Plan is another line of nutrition aimed at maintaining the health of pets. Manufacturers note that when developing the food, special attention was paid to the beneficial properties of the product.
- Prescription Diet is a food intended for animals with various diseases. An indispensable assistant for owners whose animals suffer from various diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, kidneys, liver, etc. Food with reduced protein content: from 18 to 23%. Among the useful substances, it is worth noting salmon, potatoes, fish oil, tocopherols, zinc.
But it is important to emphasize that the manufacturer also uses additives that are of little use, such as potato food, soybean oil, and chemical preservatives. This line is popular and has a large number of reviews.
In addition, all food lines are divided by age and size of dogs. Next we will talk in more detail about each line.
For large breeds
These types of food take into account, first of all, the size of a large dog. Hill's nutrition for large breed dogs is aimed at maintaining the skeletal muscles, bones, teeth and cartilage of animals.
- Grain-free for adults. Daily diet for large and medium breed dogs from 1 to 7 years. Belongs to the Ideal Balance group of dry food.
- For adults with chicken and vegetables. Canned food for large animals.
- For adults with chicken and rice. Food for large dogs. Contains rice and chicken. Suitable for animals from 1 to 7 years old. Has many reviews.
- For pets over 7 years old with rice and lamb. Supports joints and eases digestion. For older dogs. Dry food belonging to the Science Plan group.
- For pets over 7 years old with chicken. Canned food for the muscles and internal organs of older dogs.
- Adult Advanced Fitness Large Breed with chicken. Bones and joints of large dog breeds. Dry food.
- Large dogs, fitness food with lamb and rice. Digestion and joints of dogs weighing over 10 kg.
- Dogs over 5 years old, with chicken. To maintain mobility and function of internal organs.
- Natural for large adult pets. Food for dogs from 1 year of age. Large breeds. Dry food from the Nature's Best group.
For small breeds
Hill's nutrition for small breeds is aimed at eliminating digestive problems, treating skin diseases, and allergic reactions. On the Internet you can find a lot of both positive and negative reviews of this line.
- Canine Adult Small Breed. Daily food for adult pets weighing up to 10 kg. Dry food belonging to the Ideal Balance line.
- Adults, lamb and rice flavored. Digestion and musculature of small breed dogs. Science Plan nutritional line.
- For adults with chicken meat. Internal organs and muscles of dogs that prefer small food.
- With chicken for adult dogs. Designed for small breeds of animals with increased activity.
- Adult Savory Chicken. Digestive system and musculature of small breeds. Canned food.
- Canine Adult Savory Turkey. Muscle development in small breed dogs. Canned food.
- Adult Sensitive Skin with Chicken. Taking care of your pet's skin. Dry food.
- With egg and rice. Easier digestion for small breed dogs.
- Adult Small & Miniature Chicken & Turkey. Maintaining healthy teeth and skin.
- Mature Adult 7+ Active Longevity™ Mini with Chicken. Protects the digestive system and muscles of older small breed dogs.
- For adults with chicken meat. Teeth and immunity of older pets.
- For adult miniature and medium breeds. Nutrition for dogs of small and medium breeds over the age of 1 year. Nature's Best Food Group.
For puppies
Hill's food for puppies contains proteins and microelements necessary for the growth of the pet and the formation of immunity. The line includes both dry food and specialized canned food.
- Puppies, chicken and rice. Food for puppies of all dog breeds (chicken and rice). Hypoallergenic. Ideal Balance line.
- Puppies, lamb and rice. Nutrition for puppies aimed at maintaining active digestion and immunity. Dry food.
- Puppy Healthy Development Mini Chicken. For dogs that prefer small granules in their food.
- Puppy Savory Chicken. Ensures the development of immunity and mobility. Canned food.
- Chicken kibble for small puppies. Nutrition is designed to strengthen the immune system, develop the brain, muscles and bones.
- Chicken pellets for medium puppies. Supports the puppy's immunity.
- Chicken pellets for large puppies. For large breed puppies, with microelements that ensure skeletal development. Dry food.
Medical and dietary line
Therapeutic food in this category is intended for animals that have problems with excess weight, heart disease, liver disease, kidney disease and bladder disease. Special products containing o are aimed at accelerating dog weight loss. Food includes both pelleted food and canned food. You can find many reviews on the products of these lines.
Advantages and disadvantages
Dog owners need to know that the composition of these foods is based not only on meat, but also on meat products. It is important to note that there are many reviews of this nutrition.
Another significant disadvantage of Hill's products is the rather modest composition of the feed. This is confirmed by reviews of the food.
However, one cannot fail to note the very wide range of products. This is an important plus, since the company takes into account the needs of dogs of different ages and sizes. In addition, a therapeutic and dietary food line can help dog owners who have significant health problems.
A very good addition to the food supply of this company is that the products are widely distributed and have a fairly reasonable price.
I would also like to note that Hill's food is a favorite example for counterfeits. When choosing food packaging, it is important to pay attention to the country of manufacture. Most of the packaging on the Russian market was produced in EU countries, in the Netherlands.
Meat vs. Meat Flavorings
The first step to determining the best cat food is to become familiar with the ingredients. Remember that the ingredients are arranged in descending order of weight, as noted by the PetMD portal, i.e., the ingredients with the highest content are listed first.
At the same time, it is important to know that for products manufactured in the countries of the European Union, the procedure for reflecting the ingredient composition has changed since 2021 in accordance with the new requirements of EU legislation and the European Federation of Feed Manufacturers (FEDIAF).
Previously, the European Feed Manufacturers Federation allowed the use of rehydration factors when specifying the content of ingredients in dry form (eg chicken meal). Those. the content of these ingredients in the finished product was calculated based on their fresh weight - and accordingly exceeded the percentage of flour content. Now the use of these coefficients is prohibited, so the actual levels of the ingredients in dry form are indicated, which has led to a decrease in the percentage of meat ingredients in the composition, although their actual volume has not changed. It is important that this change only applies to feed produced in EU countries, which leads to a difference in the display of composition in European and Russian products.
If a pet food product is labeled as having a single ingredient (such as "tuna"), it must contain at least 95% of that ingredient according to the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO). . For products advertised as “containing tuna,” AAFCO requires that it include at least 3% of such ingredient. Tuna-flavored, on the other hand, means there must be enough of the ingredient for the cat to smell it.
Once you start reading labels carefully, you will notice the ingredients that are most often found in the food. In particular, the following:
- Chicken, tuna, beef, corn, barley or wheat. Protein is important because it provides essential building blocks for muscles and helps produce the energy your cat needs.
- Wheat, corn, soybeans, barley and oats. In addition to protein, animals require carbohydrates for energy.
Accordingly, as in the case of products for our own nutrition, and in the case of animal feed, it is important to know where in the list of ingredients food components are indicated and why. However, keep in mind that a key ingredient may be lower on the list due to its density rather than quantity.
What class does it belong to?
Hill's cat food, depending on the line, belongs to the super-premium or premium class, unconditionally inferior to holistic diets with a high proportion of meat . On the other hand, premium products are healthier and more nutritious than economy feeds: they increase the meat component and reduce the percentage of by-products.
This is interesting! Corn gluten is a good source of proteins, albeit vegetable ones: they are often rejected by the body and cause allergic reactions. Another unsafe (in terms of allergies) component is wheat, which is always very abundant in premium and even super-premium food.
Disadvantages include vague information about antioxidants/preservatives, as well as a lack of specifics on key ingredients. The latter circumstance prevents the consumer from understanding the ratio of animal and plant proteins. Suppliers of proteins are, as a rule, corn gluten, chicken protein and chicken, and the last ingredient is not always meat (usually parts of poultry or its processed products).
Compound
Depending on the food line, the first ingredient on the list is corn or, in some diets, meat meal (about 35%) and the source of animal protein is limited to this. Cereal crops also include wheat and rice. This is followed by herbal ingredients, various oils, minerals and vitamins. Tocopherols are a source of antioxidants.
The first ingredient in Hill's wet food is chicken or turkey (up to 30%). Next come grain crops - corn, pearl barley. The meat ingredients also include beef and pork liver. Diets contain vitamins and microelements. Available in canned form, 370 grams.
Hill's Science Plan for Adult Dogs Small & Miniature (Lamb with Rice)
Information on the composition of Hill's food from the manufacturer's official website
Hill's Science Plan for Adult Dogs Performance Chicken
Information on the composition of Hill's food from the manufacturer's official website
Prescription Diet z/d Canine
Information on the composition of Hill's food from the manufacturer's official website
Description of Hill's cat food
The company produces a wide range of wet/dry foods under three main brands (Hill's™ Ideal Balance™, Hill's™ Prescription Diet™ and Hill's™ Science Plan™). Over 220 nutritionists, technologists and veterinarians around the world work on Hill's recipes, checking the safety of the products and the presence of the right nutrients.
The company guarantees the high quality of Hills products from the first to the last stage of production thanks to measures such as:
- cooperation with trusted suppliers of agricultural products;
- annual audit of the system that controls the operation of all production facilities;
- checking products for the presence of foreign bodies and metal inclusions;
- testing of finished food (before going on sale) for the content of main nutrients;
- compliance with strict sanitary standards in production.
In addition, Hill's food developers monitor their quality daily to ensure the food is safe for your cat.
Manufacturer
The year of the informal birth of the Hill's trademark (USA) is considered to be 1939, when Dr. Mark Morris treated a guide dog named Buddy with a diagnosis of kidney failure. No, he didn’t stuff her with medications or give her injections, but simply prepared food with a reduced content of protein, salt and phosphorus, thanks to which the dog lived long and almost happily.
In 1948, Morris signed an agreement with the Hill Packing Company (Kansas) to preserve Canine k/d™ food and licensed Hill to create proprietary recipes. The partnership between Hill Packing Company and M. Morris resulted in Hill's™ Pet Nutrition, where new therapeutic food formulations were developed for dogs and cats.
This is interesting! In 1951, Dr. Morris founded a research laboratory in Topeka, Kansas, and later passed the reins to his son, also a doctor, Mark Morris Jr.
He was credited with creating diets for healthy pets, which were introduced in 1968 under the Hill's™ Science Diet™ brand . Today this line consists of more than 50 types of food for healthy dogs and cats.
In 1976, Hill's Pet Nutrition became the property of Colgate-Palmolive, maintaining its core business. Products under the Hill's™ brand can be purchased in 86 countries, including Russia, and the company's sales at the end of the last century reached $1 billion. Currently, Hill's Pet Nutrition's main factories are located in the USA, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic and France.
Assortment, line of feed
Pet owners are familiar with Hill's™'s three food lines - Science Diet, Ideal Balance and Prescription Diet. Not long ago, another one was added to them, called VetEssentials. In addition, the company's nutritionists have broken down each line of food, focusing on food preferences, health problems and the age of the pets (kittens and adults 1+ years, 7+ years, 11+ years).
Science Plan line
It is intended for daily feeding, giving the cat vital energy thanks to a full range of healthy products. This line offers diets for any age and with several flavors (turkey, chicken, rabbit, lamb, fish and combinations thereof).
The line also includes special diets aimed at solving a specific problem:
- for sedentary cats that do not leave the house;
- for sterilized/neutered;
- for long-haired dogs, to improve the structure of the coat and remove it from the gastrointestinal tract;
- for delicate digestion;
- to increase the body's defenses;
- for the care of sensitive skin;
- for dental/oral care.
The same line includes food for daily feeding - grain-free and made from Nature's Best natural products (with improved composition).
Ideal Balance line
The manufacturer offers these foods, which include over 50 nutrients, to healthy cats at different stages of their lives . Ideal Balance products contain high-quality natural ingredients, but do not (as the developers assure) contain corn, soy and wheat, as well as flavors, synthetic colors and preservatives.
