Owned by
Colgate-Palmolive
Made in
United States
Founded
1939
Where it's made
United States (Topeka and Emporia, Kansas plants); some prescription and canned lines historically sourced from the Netherlands
The Australian formulation of Hill's Science Diet can differ from the version sold in other countries. The data on this page reflects the Australian product.
About this brand
Owned by Colgate-Palmolive and made in the United States (Topeka and Emporia, Kansas). All AU-sold Science Diet dry and wet are USA-made; widely stocked through Petbarn and vet clinics. Hill's-funded research is industry-sponsored, relevant context when assessing the brand's nutritional claims.
The food
Obligate carnivore lens
The AU Adult Chicken Recipe dry lists Chicken first but positions two through four are Whole Grain Wheat, Corn Protein Meal, and Whole Grain Corn, with Soybean Meal at position nine. Powdered cellulose appears in the Indoor variant. Fails the strict lens decisively.
Pragmatic lens
Meets AAFCO Adult Maintenance with consistent guaranteed analysis across batches; the formulation clears the regulatory floor at a price that is harder to argue against the ingredient panel.
Pros
Long-running clinical research base, AAFCO Adult Maintenance compliance with consistent guaranteed analysis, mature manufacturing infrastructure, wide AU vet-channel distribution.
Cons
Wheat, corn protein meal, and corn occupy positions two through four with soybean meal at nine, powdered cellulose in the Indoor formulation, premium pricing despite a heavily grain-and-corn-gluten-led formulation, AU-sold formulation is a different recipe to the US/UK version.
Recommendation
A defensible pragmatic option in households where a vet has specifically recommended it and the cat is doing well on the diet. Hill's clinical infrastructure and consistent manufacturing are real strengths; households prioritising animal-led top-five ingredients have stronger choices at this price point.
Common questions
Who owns Hill's Science Diet?
Hill's Science Diet is owned by Colgate-Palmolive (US multinational, NYSE listed).
Where is Hill's Science Diet made?
Hill's Science Diet sold in Australia is made in the United States. The Australian recipe differs from the version sold overseas.
Is Hill's Science Diet grain-free?
No. Hill's Science Diet recipes contain grains or grain-derived ingredients. Each product on this page lists exactly which.
Is Hill's Science Diet good for cats?
A defensible pragmatic option in households where a vet has specifically recommended it and the cat is doing well on the diet. Hill's clinical infrastructure and consistent manufacturing are real strengths; households prioritising animal-led top-five ingredients have stronger choices at this price point.
The range
Products
12
Made in
USA
Most common first ingredients: chicken, water, salmon, chicken broth
No products in this range trigger synthetic flavours.
Products
12 of 12Where to buy
Veterinary clinics, Greencross Vets, Pet Circle, Petbarn, Petstock, specialty pet retailers (prescription range requires veterinary recommendation)
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Recall history
No Australian recall affecting Hill's Science Diet cat food is on the public record. Australia has no central pet food recall register, so this reflects the limits of the record rather than a guarantee of safety. How recalls work in Australia →
Data reflects manufacturer-published information at the time of collection; formulations change, so always verify against the label on the product you intend to buy.
Last verified April 2026
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