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Hill's Vet Essentials Puppy

dry food · dogs · 77/100 · Good

Looking for an alternative to Hill's Vet Essentials Puppy? Here are dry food products for dogs that PetFoodRate grades higher, and cheaper options for the same use.

In short

The best-rated alternative to Hill's Vet Essentials Puppy in our database is Orijen Puppy (93/100, grade A), versus Hill's Vet Essentials Puppy's 77/100. Cheaper-per-kg pick: Orijen Puppy. All graded on the same independent A-E method, no sponsored brands.

By Theo Blanchard · reviewed by Max Kowalski · updated June 2026 · independent grading, no sponsorship

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Hill's Vet Essentials Puppy vs its best alternative

Criterion Hill's Vet Essentials Puppy Orijen Puppy
Overall grade B 77/100 A 93/100
Protein quality B A
Nutritional balance B A
Few undesirables A A
Ingredient transparency D A
Species fit B A
Crude protein28%38%
Protein (dry matter)30.8%43.2%
Estimated carbs37%18%
First ingredient Dehydrated chicken Fresh chicken

Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 38% crude protein vs 28%.

Orijen Puppy outscores 100% of dry food for dogs in our database.

8 better-graded alternatives

  1. #1 A Orijen Puppy 93/100 +16 Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 38% crude protein vs 28%.
  2. #2 A Orijen Original Adult Poulet 92/100 +15 Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 38% crude protein vs 28%.
  3. #3 A Orijen Six Fish 91/100 +14 Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 38% crude protein vs 28%.
  4. #4 A Acana Wild Prairie Recipe 90/100 +13 Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 33% crude protein vs 28%.
  5. #5 A Carnilove Fresh Chicken & Rabbit 89/100 +12 Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 35% crude protein vs 28%.
  6. #6 A Taste of the Wild High Prairie Canine Recipe 88/100 +11 Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 32% crude protein vs 28%.
  7. #7 A Edgard & Cooper Adult Poulet & Riz 88/100 +11 Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 30% crude protein vs 28%.
  8. #8 A Farmina N&D Prime Poulet & Grenade Adult 88/100 +11 Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 30% crude protein vs 28%.

Cheaper alternatives per kilo

  1. #1 A Orijen Puppy 9.00€/kg -1.00€
  2. #2 A Orijen Original Adult Poulet 8.50€/kg -1.50€
  3. #3 A Orijen Six Fish 8.50€/kg -1.50€
  4. #4 A Acana Wild Prairie Recipe 7.80€/kg -2.20€
  5. #5 A Taste of the Wild High Prairie Canine Recipe 6.40€/kg -3.60€
  6. #6 A Edgard & Cooper Adult Poulet & Riz 7.90€/kg -2.10€

Other food types for dogs

  1. #1 A ZIWI Peak Air-Dried Beef Recipe 91/100 raw food
  2. #2 A Pure Pet Food Chicken Dinner Air-Dried 89/100 raw food
  3. #3 A Lily's Kitchen Terrine Grain-Free 87/100 wet food
  4. #4 A Atavik Pâtée pour chien - Effilochés - Dinde au saumon 86/100 wet food
  5. #5 A Lily's Kitchen Cottage Pie with Beef 86/100 wet food
  6. #6 A Atavik Pâtée pour chien - Canard & Poulet 85/100 wet food

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best alternative to Hill's Vet Essentials Puppy?

In our database it's Orijen Puppy, scoring 93/100 (A) versus Hill's Vet Essentials Puppy's 77/100, among dry food for dogs. 8 better-graded alternatives are listed above.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Hill's Vet Essentials Puppy?

Yes: Orijen Puppy costs less per kg for the same use (dry food, dogs). More cheaper-per-kg options are in the dedicated section further down.

Why switch from Hill's Vet Essentials Puppy?

Hill's Vet Essentials Puppy scores 77/100 (B) on our A-E method. Buyers look for an alternative to get higher protein quality, fewer undesirables, better transparency, or a better species fit. Our grading is independent with no sponsorship.