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Hill's vs PEDIGREE: which dry food wins for dogs?
Hill's B (78/100) vs PEDIGREE C (68/100). Hill's leads by 10 points on the PetFoodRate methodology. Full ingredient and sub-score breakdown.
i/d Digestive Care
- Top ingredients
- 1 chicken dehydrated 22%
- 2 rice
- 3 oat
- 4 chicken fat
- 5 fos
CHICKEN @ VEGETABLES FLAVOURS
- Top ingredients
- 1 vitamin e
- 2 peas
- 3 zinc
- 4 beef
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Hill's wins: 78/100 (Good) against 68/100 for PEDIGREE.
5-dimension score breakdown
PetFoodRate scores every product on five independent dimensions. Here's how Hill's and PEDIGREE compare on each one.
| Dimension | Hill's | PEDIGREE |
|---|---|---|
| Proteins | A | C |
| Nutrition balance | B | B |
| Undesirables | A | A |
| Transparency | C | C |
| Adaptability | B | B |
| Total score | 78/100 | 68/100 |
Scores are deterministic and based on ingredient composition only. Read our full methodology to understand how each dimension is weighted.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hill's or PEDIGREE better for dogs?
Hill's scores 78/100 (grade B, good) vs 68/100 (grade C) for PEDIGREE on the PetFoodRate methodology. Hill's is the better choice based on protein quality, nutrition balance, undesirables, transparency, and species adaptability combined.
What's the difference between Hill's and PEDIGREE kibble for dogs?
Hill's kibble (78/100) sub-scores: proteins A, nutrition B, undesirables A, transparency C, adaptability B. PEDIGREE kibble (68/100) sub-scores: proteins C, nutrition B, undesirables A, transparency C, adaptability B.
Which is healthier for my dog, Hill's or PEDIGREE?
Hill's ranks higher on the PetFoodRate independent methodology (78/100 vs 68/100). For a healthier dog diet based on protein quality and absence of undesirable additives, Hill's is the safer pick.