Healthier Pets. Happier Lives™ with Hill’s® Science Diet®

I remember our attitudes about pets were so different when I was a child. Dogs and cats stayed outside, we fed them the least expensive food we could find at the grocery store along with human table scraps, and we only took them to the vet when they were sick. That was a long time ago! We are becoming more aware of the health and safety of our pets as they live indoors, eat a quality diet, and visit the veterinarian on a regular basis.

Truffle presenting the Hill's® Science Diet® Hairball Control

Hill's® Science Diet® wants to amplify awareness of a national health initiative, Healthier Pets. Happier Lives.™ and to help raise pet parents' understanding of the importance preventative care and proper pet nutrition plays in the health and wellness of their pet. Hill's believes pets should live life to the fullest and through daily quality nutrition and regular vet checkups, all pets can live healthier and happier lives.

Proper Nutrition

Truffle and Brulee both enjoyed the Hill's® Science Diet® Hairball Control cat food

Consistent quality nutrition every day can help pets live healthier and happier lives. Mom Paula feeds us a variety of wet and dry food. We have a bowl of dry food left out for us during the day because we like to nibble a little bit at a time throughout the day. We've eaten one specific brand for several years but are always willing to try something new. When Mom Paula opened the bag of Hill's Science Diet Hairball Control, we began eating it immediately. Brulee tends to have problems eating kibble that is too small or too large, but she ate this food with no problem. Mom Paula put two bowls of different food side-by-side and we finished the Science Diet first! Hill's Science Diet has a variety of recipes to meet the unique needs of your cat. We chose the hairball control because we have a lot of fur and are constantly trying to keep it clean.  Mom Paula's previous cat developed blockages because of hairballs and had to be rushed to the emergency vet a few times. She doesn't want that to happen with us, so if there is a food that will help prevent hairballs, is of high quality, and we like it, she's willing to feed it to us. Other kibble recipes for cats are:

• Science Diet Youthful Vitality: Fight the effects of aging in your 7+ dog or cat.
• Science Diet Perfect Weight: Over 70% of pets lost weight within 10 weeks.
• Science Diet Oral Care: Reduces plaque and tartar buildup for dogs and cats.
• Science Diet Sensitive Stomach & Skin: Gentle digestion. Healthy skin & glossy coat for dogs and cats.
• Science Diet Hairball Control: Natural fiber comfortably reduces hairballs.
• Science Diet Urinary and Hairball Control: Support the health of the whole urinary system.
• Science Diet Multiple Benefit: Keep multiple cats healthy with just one solution for hairballs, skin & coat and more. 

Preventative Care

Graphic courtesy Hill's® Science Diet®
Rebate and Opportunity to win $100 towards a vet checkup

We recently talked about the importance of regular checkups from the vet for your cat(s). Believe it or not, many people don't take their cats to the vet for regular checkups! Consistent vet visits are critical to maintain the health of your cats.  Veterinarians can develop a customized plan for your cat to address any current concerns or potential health risks, including nutritional considerations. The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) recommends all pets have a checkup at least annually, with senior screenings beginning at 7 years. We've always gone to the vet once a year for an annual check up, but recently signed up for a wellness plan at our vet which covers two checkups per year.  We pay this monthly, which helps on the finances. 

Brulee recommends you visit Science Diet - Get HealthyHappy to enter sweepstakes, download your rebate, and learn more about vet recommended Science Diet products and pet care tips

Through the Hill's Healthier Pets. Happier Lives™ program, pet parents can receive a $10 rebate on select bags of Science Diet (expires 10/31/17) and enter for a chance to win $100 towards your next vet visit (expires 10/4/17). Pet owners can visit the Science Diet website to enter the sweepstakes, download a $10 Rebate, and learn more about vet recommended Science Diet products and pet care tips. 

SPECIAL NOTE: Rebate is good on any purchase of 7 lbs or larger bag of Hill’s® Science Diet® Youthful Vitality, Perfect Weight, Sensitive Stomach & Skin, Oral Care, Grain Free, Healthy Mobility, Urinary & Hairball Control, Hairball Control, or Multiple Benefit.

The right nutrition combined with the devotion of veterinary professionals can transform the lives of pets; and healthier and happier pets can transform the lives of pet parents. Founded more than 75 years ago with an unwavering commitment to pet nutrition, Hill’s mission is to help enrich and lengthen the special relationships between people and their pets. Hill's is dedicated to pioneering research and groundbreaking nutrition for dogs and cats based on a scientific understanding of their specific needs.

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This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Hill's. The opinions and text are all mine.