Hill's® Science Diet® Launches Basics for Balance Sweepstakes

TOPEKA, Kan., May 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Hill's® Science Diet® launches the Basics for Balance Sweepstakes to educate pet owners about the importance of balanced nutrition for their four-legged family members. Pet owners who enter the sweepstakes will have a chance to win a grand prize that includes:

• An all-expense paid trip for two to tour Food Network Kitchens in New York
• A Private Cooking Lesson with chef Sarah Copeland, author of "The Newlywed Cookbook"
• An annual subscription to Food Network Magazine
• One year supply of Science Diet Ideal Balance pet food

Secondary prizes, including a year's supply of Hill's® Science Diet® Ideal Balance™ along with an annual subscription to Food Network Magazine, will be awarded to 25 consumers. One-hundred consumers will receive a tertiary prize – an annual subscription to Food Network Magazine.

"Food Network has a long history of encouraging balanced and healthy meals for consumers, so FOODNETWORK.COM was a natural fit when we were looking for a partner to host our Basics for Balance Sweepstakes," said Mark Champ, Product Manager, Hill's Pet Nutrition. "This collaboration gives consumers the opportunity to access essential pet health and nutrition information that will help them understand how important a balanced diet is for everyone in our families, including our pets, and a chance to win some great prizes."

The sweepstakes is currently being promoted in Food Network Magazine and on FoodNetwork.com, including advertorials in Food Network Magazine and consumer newsletters.

To learn more about the Basics for Balance Sweepstakes, please visit www.FoodNetwork.com/BalanceSweepstakes.

About Hill's Pet Nutrition

Hill's Pet Nutrition Inc. manufactures Hill's® Prescription Diet® brand pet foods, therapeutic pet foods available only through veterinarians, and Hill's® Science Diet® brand pet foods sold through veterinarians and finer pet specialty stores. Founded more than 60 years ago with a unique commitment to pet nutrition and well-being, Hill's is committed to its mission to help enrich and lengthen the special relationships between people and their pets. Hill's produces high-quality, great-tasting pet foods owners can trust and give to their canine and feline companions as part of a veterinary health care team recommendation. This ultimately improves patient health and the health of the practice. For more information about Hill's Pet Nutrition Inc., and Hill's Evidence-Based Clinical Nutrition™ visit HillsPet.com.

SOURCE Hill's Pet Nutrition Inc.