Comments on: Hill’s Science Diet Adult (Dry)

By: Shawna

Shawna — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:05:00 +0000

Sorry for the mulitple posts Mike

There was something that was nagging me that I couldn’t put my finger on but just did.

Pied Piper writes “We have highly reputable partners that air dry our fresh meats off site to help us maintain this high standard.”

Air dried is dehydrated… They make a special point to include the phrasing “freeze dried chicken” and “freeze dried chicken liver” but choose to list the first ingredient as “chicken” instead of “air dried chicken”?

I want to like and recommend this food (and have been til recently) but something just isn’t sitting right…

By: Shawna

Shawna — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:34:00 +0000

“And once this material has been heat processed and extruded into a machine-made food pellet, I don’t see the need for any noteworthy distinction.”

I don’t really agree with your statement Mike. In my opinion, it is likely that meals are less bioavailable then whole meats due to heat sensitive amino acid loss. The exception to this would be if heat sensitive amino acids are damaged by heat only and exposure time has no relevance. However if duration of exposure damages more heat sensitive amino acids then whole meats would be better utilized then meals.

It seems it would also increase the risks for HAA’s.

By: Lindsay

Lindsay — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:56:00 +0000

I am also quite annoyed that our vet recommended this food. After researching it for quite some time i’ve pretty much found that it’s a terrible diet. As far as allergies go I’ve heard Blue Buffalo is great. That is what I plan on switching to after I finish the science diet bag.

By: Laura

Laura — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:19:00 +0000

I’m really upset right now because our vet has recommended Science Diet for our dog because he has skin problems. She believes he is allergic to something in his food and we have switched it 3 times, most recently to Science Diet. She said he is most likely allergic to the corn, wheat or soy and what is the first ingredient here? CORN! This has been going on for about 2 years now and I am absolutely fed up and will be switching vets. My poor dog has been suffering with this black skin allergy for too long and to keep going in circles is ridiculous.

By: Bob K

Bob K — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 04:24:00 +0000

Loadedmaxx05 – Hills Science diet is a 2.5 star food or perhaps lower rating. For the same money you can move to many 4 and a few 5 star foods, that will provide your pet better nutrition and leave more money in your pocket, a win for both you and your dog. You are paying a premium for this food.