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Formulated
for long,
healthy lives

Packages of food Science Diet formula for dog and cat

HILL'S SCIENCE DIET

INTRODUCING ACTIVBIOME+ MULTI-BENEFIT

A special blend of antioxidants to help support immune system health and gut-nourishing prebiotic fibres.

Available for adult and senior lifestage dry foods

Helps to build a foundation for lifelong health by supporting:

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Organ Health
  

Combination of prebiotic fibres and antioxidants supports organ health.

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Immune System Health
 

Clinically proven antioxidants, vitamin C + E, for a healthy immune system.

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Digestive Well-Being
 

Our proprietary mix of prebiotic fibres feeds the gut microbiome to help pets process nutrients for optimal benefits.

What is the microbiome?

The microbiome is an ecosystem, located in the pet’s digestive tract, containing billions of microbes and other microorganisms — including both desirable and undesirable bacteria unique to each pet.

Each pet has their own unique gut microbiome!

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Science-backed nutrition

Hill's is committed to nutritional excellence, and upgraded Science Diet foods with ActivBiome+ Multi-Benefit includes an AAFCO feeding trail nutritional adequacy statement.

Now every bag of our Science Diet dry food will carry an AAFCO feeding studies claim. This is the ‘gold standard’ for determining nutritional adequacy.

Transitioning your pet to a new food

There will likely be a time when your pet will need to switch to a new food, whether it’s to a therapeutic nutrition, a new formula or they just need a food that better suits their life stage. Pets should gradually transition to new food to avoid stomach upset. Here are some tips for transitioning your pet to a new food.

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Determine the right amount per serving

Make sure that you’re not overfeeding your pet, and the portions they get are appropriate for their weight and health needs. Your veterinarian will have the best recommendation on serving size, but you can also check the feeding guide on your pet’s food packaging.

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Follow this 7-day transition schedule

Once your portions are correct, gradually decrease the amount of current (old) food while increasing the amount of new food. Be patient — if it seems like your pet needs a little more time, add an extra day or two to the schedule.

pet food transition days 1-2

DAYS 1-2

pet food transition days 3-4

DAYS 3-4

pet food transition days 5-6

DAYS 5-6

pet food transition day 7

DAY 7

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Consider making your pet’s dry food more like wet food

While it’s not a necessity, some pets are a little more stubborn than others, and a little wet food can make all the difference. To avoid going over their daily caloric intake requirements, be sure to check with your vet on the proper serving sizes.

Combine wet & dry food

Try feeding your pet the dry kibble version of the same diet and softening it with the following ratios:

Mix Option Dry Food Wet Food
Crunchtime 95% 5%
A Bit of Bite 90% 10%
Soft ’n Chewy 80% 20%

Add the following “enhancers” to make your pet’s dry food more appealing

Before adding any of these to your pet’s meal plan, check with your veterinarian to make sure it is appropriate for your pet’s diet. Added properly, it should make up 10% or less of your pet’s daily calories (kcal).

Low sodium and protein options
Low Sodium Chicken Broth* 0kcal/cup
Homemade Broth* 0kcal/cup
Liquid Smoke - no additives (2-3 drops) 0kcal/cup
Unsweetened Applesauce 6kcal/Tbsp
*All broth should be free of onions, garlic, seasonings, or spices  
Low sodium, moderate protein, and phosphorus options
Low Fat Plain or Vanilla Yogurt 14 kcal/Tbsp
*Avoid any yogurt that uses artificial sweeteners  
Low sodium, fat, phosphorus, and protein options
Honey 62 kcal/Tbsp
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Find the right food for your pet

Hill’s Science Diet provides science-led nutrition to support pets’ ever-changing needs. Our portfolio also includes specialized nutrition for pets’ weight, skin, stomach and more.