Hill's Science Diet® Pet Food Tops Recent GoodGuide.com Rating

Hill's Pet Nutrition Continues to Offer the Highest-Quality Pet Nutrition Available

TOPEKA, Kan., Feb. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Hill's Science Diet® pet food was recently ranked number one by GoodGuide.com, an independent website that provides consumers with expert ratings and information about the health, environmental and social performance of products and companies.

In its first-ever pet food assessment, GoodGuide rated an array of pet foods on nutritional performance, caloric content, life-stage specificity and desirability of ingredients.  Hill's Science Diet® pet food was named number one in each of the four categories: dry and wet pet food for dogs and dry and wet pet food for cats.

"We are honored that GoodGuide.com has recognized Hill's and our extensive commitment to producing precisely-balanced nutrition for pets. As the global leader in pet nutrition, our unrivaled devotion to healthy, happy pets drives everything we do," said Kostas Kontopanos, President, Hill's U.S.   "This latest assessment on pet foods highlights the importance of precisely balanced nutrition and will be sure to assist pet owners in choosing the right food to suit their pets' unique needs."

GoodGuide also recommends for pet owners to look for brands that test their foods in accordance with feeding trials established by AAFCO, the Association of American Feed Control Officials.  These procedures guarantee that the pet food's nutrient claims are supported by feeding tests with animals, not just formulation. GoodGuide also cautions that the required "Guaranteed Analysis" box on pet food packaging should not be used to inform any decisions about the nutritional quality of the food. Only the full nutrient profile can provide a detailed and meaningful assessment of what a pet food contains.

Ultimately, pet owners should consult their veterinarians for nutrition recommendations for their pets' specific health conditions and unique needs.

To view GoodGuide.com's comprehensive rating on pet foods, please visit http://www.goodguide.com/browse#pet-food.

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™ please visit www.hillspet.com.

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