Ingredients and Nutrients

Hill’s biology-based nutrition starts with high-quality, great-tasting ingredients proven to deliver the nutrients your pet needs to live their best life. Find out more below.

: Beef is nutritious meat from cattle and a great source of protein, fat, fatty acids, vitamins and minerals.

: Brewers dried yeast comes from yeast used in the brewing industry and is dried and non-living. It provides an appealing aroma and taste along with B vitamins.

: Chicken is the nutritious parts of the chicken such as white and dark meat, clean internal organs, and some bones. It is a good source of protein, fat and minerals.

: Chicken and turkey meal is comprised of white and dark chicken and turkey meat, clean internal organs, and some bone that have been ground and cooked, reducing the fat. Chicken and turkey meal is a sustainable and nutritious source of protein.

: Digest is chicken liver that has been cooked and broken down to create a concentrated rich, tasty sauce that provides flavor and aroma to pet foods and is a source of protein and fatty acids.

: Fresh chicken consists of the meaty portion of fresh chicken or chicken parts which have been processed through a mechanical deboner to separate meat from the bone

: Dried chicken is the nutritious parts of the chicken such as white and dark meat, clean internal organs, and some bones that are cooked and dried. It is a good source of protein, fat and minerals.

: Maize Gluten Meal is the protein portion of maize. It is an excellent source of high quality vegetable protein, a valuable source of essential amino acids and provides energy to your pet. Even though it is called gluten, maize protein is not a grain of concern for pets with gluten intolerance.

: Crustacea hydrolysate describes a type of protein that is obtained from shellfish, crab and shrimp, that are cooked and broken down. It is a source of glucosamine, and can be used for maintaining and/or promoting joint health.

: Milk protein hydrolysate consists of hydrolysed casein, which is one of the main proteins in milk.

: Dried Whey is a component of milk. It is high in protein, sodium and chloride.

: Duck meat provides source of protein, fat and minerals. Duck is a unique protein source.

: Duck liver is the liver from ducks. It is a great source of protein and can be considered a unique protein source.

: Duck Meal is the ground, cooked, and dried parts from duck meat. It is a great source of protein and is considered a unique protein source.

: Egg whites are the white part of an egg. They are low in phosphorus and provide high quality protein for your pet.

: Egg yolks are the yellow part of an egg. They are high in protein, and a good source of folate (B9).

: Dried whole eggs are whole liquid eggs which were spray-dried. It is a high-quality protein source.

: Dried eggs are a high-quality protein source.

: Fish Meal is made from whole fish or part of the fish without the extraction of fish oil. It is high in protein.

: Lamb is a great source of protein and is considered a unique protein source.

: Lamb meal is the ground, cooked, and dried parts from sheep meat. It is a great source of protein and is considered a unique protein source

: Ocean fish is one or more different species of ocean fish including fish such as Halibut, Sea Bass, Salmon, Snapper, Tuna. It is a great source of protein and Omega-3 fatty acids, which are essential for vision and brain function as well as for blood pressure, reducing inflammation and body temperature.

: Pea protein is the major protein fraction of peas. It contains high protein and is also rich in potassium.

: Pea bran meal is a source of insoluble dietary fibre.

: Pea flour is finely milled dried peas.

: Pork Meal is the ground, cooked, and dried parts from pigs. It is a great source of protein and fatty acids. It is considered a unique protein source.

: Pork cartilage is from pigs and is a natural source of chondroitin sulfate and glucosamine for joint health.

: Pork liver is the liver from pigs. It is a great source of protein and can be considered a unique protein source.

: Concentrated protein source from pork that is heated and dried to preserve function and nutrition. It is a great protein source.

: Dried pork protein is a protein product from pork.

: Potato protein is the major protein fraction of potatoes. It contains high protein, and is a good source of energy.

: Rice protein concentrate is the major protein fraction of rice. It contains high protein, and is considered as an alternative to soy protein isolate.

: Salmon is a type of ocean fish. It is high in protein and is a great source of fatty acids, especially Omega-3 fatty acids, EPA and DHA, which are essential for vision and brain function, as well as for blood pressure, reducing inflammation and body temperature.

: Salmon Meal is the ground, cooked, and dried wholesome parts from salmon, with or without fish oil. It is high in protein and is a great source of fatty acids, especially Omega-3 fatty acids, EPA and DHA, which are essential for vision and brain function, as well as for blood pressure, reducing inflammation and body temperature.

: Soy protein isolate is the major protein fraction of soybeans prepared from dehulled soybeans by removing majority of the non-protein components. It is high in protein.

: Soybean meal is the ground flakes that remain after removing most of the oil and the hulls from whole soybeans. It is an excellent source of protein and also a valuable source of amino acids like tryptophan and Lysine. It is highly digestible and also provides potassium.

: Tuna is a type of ocean fish. It is high in protein and is a great source of fatty acids.

: Tuna Meal is the ground, cooked, and dried parts from tuna, with or without the extraction of fish oil. It is a great source of protein and fatty acids.

: Turkey is the parts of the turkey that includes white and dark meat and may contain bones. It provides a good source of protein.

: Turkey liver is the liver from turkey. It is a great source of protein.

: Venison is nutritious meat from deer, which is a great source of protein, fat, fatty acids, vitamins and minerals. Venison is considered as a unique protein source.

: Venison meal is deer meat that is ground, cooked and dried.

: Wheat Gluten is the protein portion of wheat. It is a good source of protein.

: Barley is a grain high in protein and is highly digestible. It is a great source of energy. Barley also contains fibre that is important for gastrointestinal health.

: Barley flour is soft, finely ground cleaned barley.

: Brewers rice is broken pieces of rice. It is called 'brewers rice' because these small pieces are often used in the brewing industry. It has the same nutrition as rice, providing protein and minerals.

: Dried Broccoli is high in potassium, and is a good source of Vitamin A, C, and K.

: Brown rice is a whole grain and a great source of energy. It also contains protein, fibre, fat and minerals.

: Dried Carrots are vegetables. They are rich in fibre, flavor, color, and Vitamin A.

: Cellulose is an insoluble fiber, which helps improve stool quality. It is often used in low calorie foods as it makes your pet feel full. Fibre comfortably removes hairballs in cats.

: Chondroitin Sulfate is a nutrient that is a structural component of joint cartilage.

: Maize flour is finely ground corn grain. Maize flour is a great source of energy for your pet.

: Maize starch is a source of carbohydrates, and is a great source of energy for your pet.

: Dextrose is a source of sugar. it is a carbohydrate that provides energy to the body. It can be used to enhance food texture.

: Fibre is a type of carbohydrate. Its primary function is to increase bulk and water in the intestinal contents to help promote and regulate normal bowel function.

: Dried apple pomace is the dry pulp of apple from which a juice has been extracted and is a antioxidant.

: Dried beet pulp is a good Insoluble and soluble fibre source. It helps support digestive health and improve stool quality.

: Dried tomato pomace is the solid residue remaining after extraction of juice from tomato. It is a source of soluble fibre.

: Dried pumpkin powder is made from pumpkin pulp and is a great source of dietary fibre.

: Dried apples are whole apples that are cleaned, cut and dried.

: Dried citrus pulp contains fibre as well as some minerals, like potassium, magnesium and calcium. It is used as a fibre source.

: Dried parsley contributes to product flavour.

: Fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS) are a type of prebiotic fibre which can help support digestive health.

: Ground pecan shell is obtained by grinding the hard outer shell of a pecan nut.

: Dried beans are vegetables. They provide carbohydrates and sodium.

: Dried Green peas are whole dried peas. They are a great source of protein, fiber and carbohydrates.

: Insoluble fibre is the type of fiber that helps pets feel full, so they may not consume as many calories.

: Oat fibre is obtained from oat hulls. It is used as a source of insoluble fibre in pet food. It helps support digestive health and stool quality.

: Whole grain oats provide a source of carbohydrates, protein, fat, fibre, vitamins and minerals. They are rich in antioxidants, and help with intestinal health.

: Dried peas are whole dried peas. They are a great source of protein, fibre and carbohydrates. The help support digestive health and stool quality.

: Potato starch is a carbohydrate and is used primarily for energy.

: Dried Potatoes are a very well balanced ingredient. They provide protein, carbohydrates and minerals providing energy for your pet.

: Dried cranberries are a fruit and are a source of fibre and antioxidants.

: Psyllium is a source of insoluble fiber. It helps support digestive health and stool quality.

: Dried bell pepper, a vegetable, is a good source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.

: Rice is a highly digestible carbohydrate source. It is source of protein and minerals and provides energy to your pet.

: Rice flour is made by grinding highly-digestible polished white rice into a powder. It provides carbohydrate, some protein and energy.

: Rice starch is the starch portion of the rice grain which provides energy for your pet.

: Soluble fibre is the type of fibre that can be dispersed in water. Soluble fibre has greater water-holding capacity. Soluble fibres aid in GI health.

: Soybean Mill Run is the combination of soybean meat and soybean hulls. It provides both insoluble and soluble fibre as well as some protein.

: Spinach Powder contains protein, carbohydrate and is high in vitamin C. It is also a source carotenoids and flavonoids.

: Sugars, such as dextrose, have always been typically added to enhance products' sensory appeal, as natural palatants. During the cooking process, the sugars bind to amino acids (â€˜a Maillard reactionâ€™) creating a savoury flavour, which cats like. These new tasty compounds do not react as sugars anymore.

: Wheat provides starch in food. It is highly digestible. It is also a great source of fibre, protein and potassium.

: Dried yellow peas are whole dried peas. They are a great source of protein, fibre and carbohydrate. They also contain calcium.

: Dried Zucchini/Courgette provides energy and contains high potassium and Vitamin A.

: Flaxseed is whole brown flax seed.

: Beta-carotene is an effective antioxidant and works together with Vitamin E.

: Biotin is a water soluble vitamin. It is a component of 4 enzymes that help with functions in metabolism of lipids, glucose, some amino acids, and energy.

: Carotenoids are a family of compounds that include yellow-red pigments. Many carotenoids are provitamins or antioxidants.

: Choline is a classified as a B-complex vitamin that is important for blood clotting and inflammation.

: Choline Chloride is a source of Choline which is a classified as a B-complex vitamin that is important for clotting and inflammation.

: Cobalamin is a water soluble vitamin (B12). It helps avoid anemia and can help with growth.

: Fat soluble vitamins are vitamins that can dissolve in fats and oils. Fat soluble vitamins are absorbed along with fats and can be stored in the body's fatty tissue. The fat soluble vitamins are Vitamins A, D, E and K.

: Flavonoids are antioxidants. They are the red, blue and yellow compounds that give plants their bright colors.

: Folic Acid is a water soluble vitamin. It helps with DNA synthesis and in involved in the production of an amino acid (methionine).

: L-Carnitine helps release energy and helps promote ideal body weight. It is found primarily in skeletal and cardiac muscle.

: Lycopene is a type of carotenoid that functions as an antioxidant.

: Menadione sodium bisulfite is a source of Vitamin K, it is important vitamin for blood clotting.

: Niacin is a water soluble vitamin. It is an important component in energy-releasing reactions and proper cell function.

: Pantothenic acid is a water soluble vitamin. It is one of the most important coenzymes for metabolism and fatty acid, steroid hormones and cholesterol synthesis.

: Pyridoxine is a water soluble vitamin (B6). It is involved in most reactions of amino acid metabolism. It also helps with the health of the skin, red blood cells and nerves.

: Riboflavin (B2) is a water soluble vitamin. It is an intermediary of energy metabolism.

: Thiamin (B1) is a water soluble vitamin. It helps with the nervous system.

: Thiamine mononitrate is a source of thiamin (Vit B1). Thiamin is important in energy metabolism.

: Vitamin A is a fat soluble vitamin. It helps with vision, immune function and bone resorption.

: Vitamin C is a water soluble vitamin. It enhances iron absorption and antioxidant functionality.

: Vitamin D is a fat soluble vitamin. It enhances intestinal absorption and mobilization, as well as retention and bone deposits of calcium and phosphorus. Vitamin D can also help with bone mineralization, bone resorption, insulin synthesis, and immune function.

: Vitamin E is a fat soluble vitamin and serves as antioxidant. Forms of vitamin E can also be used as a natural preservative in pet food.

: Vitamin K is a fat soluble vitamin. It helps with bone development and plays a role in blood clotting.

: A vitamin that can dissolve in water. Water soluble vitamins are carried to the body's tissues but are not stored in the body. The water soluble vitamins are vitamin thiamin (B1), riboflavin (B2), niacin, pyridoxine (B6), pantothenic acid, folic acid, cobalamin (B12) biotin and Vitamin C.

: Animal fat can be either from pork or chicken and it originates from animals fit for human consumption.

: Coconut oil is derived from the kernel of the coconut and is a great source of essential fatty acids.

: Fish oil is the oil is from fish species containing high amounts of omega-3 fatty acids, such as anchovy, mackerel, and sardine.

: Canola oil is obtained by extracting oil from the canola plant.

: Soybean oil is obtained by extracting the oil from soybeans. Soybean oil is a source of Omega-6 fatty acids that provides energy. Soybean oil helps to enhance skin condition and are required for reproduction and growth.

: Sunflower oil is obtained by extracting the oil from sunflower seeds. Sunflower oil is a source of Omega-6 fatty acids that provide energy. Sunflower oil helps to enhance skin condition and are required for reproduction and growth.

: Flaxseed oil is obtained by extracting oil from flax seed.

: Spearmint oil is extracted from the spearmint plant and it enhances the product flavour.

: Omega-3 fatty acids are essential fatty acids. They are essential for vision and brain function, as well as for blood pressure and reducing inflammation. Examples of Omega-3 fatty acids are DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), which is important for brain development during growth and EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid), which helps to interrupt the degradation of joint cartilage in dogs.

: Omega-6 fatty acids are essential fatty acids. They maintain and support skin condition and are required for reproduction and growth.

: Beef broth is obtained by cooking beef or beef bones. It provides flavour.

: Caramel colour is a natural colouring agent. It is used to create a uniform kibble colour.

: Chicken broth is obtained by cooking chicken or chicken bones. It provides flavour.

: Digest is made from meat and animal by products, such as liver and organ meats, which were cooked and broken down to create a concentrated rich, tasty sauce that provides flavor and aroma to pet foods and is a source of protein and fatty acids.

: Dried Ginger is used as seasoning, and it provides essential oil used to support digestive health.

: Gelatine is used in treats to create deasirable texture.

: Glycerin is used to create a soft texture for semi-moist pet foods and treats.

: Hydrolysed chicken liver is chicken liver that has been cooked and broken down with water to create a concentrated rich, tasty sauce that provides flavour and aroma to pet foods, and is a source of protein and fatty acids.

: Mixed tocopherols are forms of vitamin E and are antioxidants. They help protect nutrients in pet foods.

: Potassium alginate is the potassium salt of alginic acid, a water-soluble polysaccharide extracted from brown seaweed. Potassium alginate is used as a thickener and a gelling agent.

: Calcium is a macromineral. It is a component of bone and teeth, and helps with blood clotting, muscle function, nerve transmission and membrane permeability.

: Calcium carbonate is an excellent source of the essential mineral calcium. Calcium is a major component found in bone and teeth.

: Calcium Chloride is an excellent source of the essential mineral calcium. Calcium is a major component found in bone and teeth.

: Calcium Iodate is an excellent source of the essential minerals iodine and calcium. Iodine is important for thyroid health.

: Calcium iodate anhydrous is an excellent source of the essential minerals iodine and calcium. Iodine is important for thyroid health.

: Calcium sulfate is an excellent source of the essential mineral calcium. Puppies and kittens require higher levels of calcium during growth for healthy bone development.

: Copper is an important mineral that is required for many body systems such as bone formation and heart function.

: Cupric sulphate pentahyrate is a source of copper, an essential trace element.

: Dicalcium phosphate is a source of two essential minerals calcium and phosphorus. It helps with bone and teeth development.

: Disodium phosphate is an excellent source of two essential minerals, sodium and phosphorus. Sodium balances fluids in the body and influences blood pressure and phosphorus is a constituent of bone and teeth.

: Ferrous sulphate monohyrate is a source of iron, an essential trace element.

: Iodine is a micromineral. It is a component of the thyroid hormones, which have an active role in reproduction, growth & development, circulation & muscle function, and also has an effect on your pets coat.

: Iodized salt is a source of essential minerals. It is a rich source of iodine, and also provides sodium and chloride. It helps assure proper water balance within the body.

: Iron is a micromineral. It is an enzyme component, and helps with the activation of oxygen and oxygen transport.

: Magnesium is a macromineral. It is the third largest mineral component of bone, after calcium and phosphorus. Magnesium is involved in the metabolism of carbohydrates and lipids and acts as a catalyst for a wide array of enzymes.

: Magnesium oxide is an excellent source of the essential mineral magnesium, which helps keep blood pressure normal and bone development.

: Manganese is a micromineral. It is a component and activator of enzymes and helps with lipid and carbohydrate metabolism, bone and cartilage development, reproduction and cell membrane integrity.

: Manganese oxide is an excellent source of the essential mineral manganese, which is a component of bone development.

: Manganese is a micromineral. It is a component and activator of enzymes and helps with lipid and carbohydrate metabolism, bone and cartilage development, reproduction and cell membrane integrity.

: Manganous sulphate monohydrate is an excellent source of the essential mineral manganese.

: Monosodium phosphate is a source of the essential minerals sodium and phosphorus. Sodium balances fluides in the body and influences blood pressure and phosphorus is a constituent of bone and teeth.

: Phosphorus is a macromineral. It is a component of bone and teeth, and helps with muscle formation, fat, carbohydrate and protein metabolism, energy production, and reproduction.

: Potassium is a macromineral. It helps with muscle contraction, transmission of nerve impulses, maintain electrolyte balance, osmotic balance, and energy transfer.

: Potassium Chloride is an excellent source of the essential mineral potassium, which is an electrolyte that helps with the acid-base balance and maintains heart & kidney function.

: Potassium Citrate is an excellent source of the essential mineral potassium, which is an electrolyte that helps with the acid-base balance and maintains heart & kidney function.

: Potassium Sulfate is an excellent source of the essential mineral potassium, which is an electrolyte that helps with the acid-base balance and maintains heart & kidney function.

: Salt provides the essential minerals, sodium and chloride. It is also used as a taste enhancer. Sodium helps balance fluids in the body and influences blood pressure.

: Selenium is a micromineral. It is an antioxidant that helps protect cells from oxidative damage.

: Sodium selenite is an EU-approved, efficacous source of the essential micro-mineral selenium.

: Sodium and chloride are macrominerals. They help with osmotic pressure, acid-base balance, transmission of nerve impulses, nutrient uptake, waste excretion, and water metabolism

: Zinc is a micromineral. It is a component of activator of 200 enzymes, and helps with skin and wound healing, immune response, fetal development and growth rate

: Zinc Oxide is a source of the essential mineral zinc, which helps with skin and wound healing.

: Cysteine is a non-essential amino acid and a component of protein. It provides health benefits for skin and coat.

: Methionine is an essential amino acid and a component of protein. It helps support urinary health.

: DL- Methionine is an amino acid, it is a supplemental source of methionine. It helps support urinary health.

: Glycine is a non-essential amino acid and a component of protein. It supports muscle development.

: L - Arginine is an essential amino acid and a component of protein. It helps improve blood flow.

: L - Leucine is an essential amino acid and a component of protein. It helps muscle building.

: L - Lysine is an essential amino acid and a component of protein that delivers health benefits for pets skin and coat.

: L - Threonine is an essential amino acid and a component of protein that helps support bone and liver health.

: L - Tryptophan is an essential amino acid and a component of protein that helps brain-signaling activities, such as mood and sleep.

: Taurine is an essential amino acid for cats which helps maintain healthy vision. It also assists both dogs and cats to maintain heart health.