Announcements and News - Archive

Hill's Makes Pet Food Changes in the Name of 'Good Taste'

For years, Hill’s Pet Nutrition Inc. has provided veterinary health care teams with nutrition solutions for their feline patients that suffer from dermatologic conditions and food sensitivities through the Hill’s® Prescription Diet® d/d® Feline pet food line.

Slobbery kisses from 'man's best friend' aid cancer research

Fido's wet licks might hold more than love. They could provide the DNA keys to findings new treatments for rare cancers and other diseases in both dogs and human patients.

Hill's employee named NAVTA's Veterinary Technician of the Year

The National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America has announced the recipient of their inaugural Veterinary Technician of the Year Award is Kara Burns of Hill's Pet Nutrition.

Hill’s Pet Nutrition Celebrates Official Opening of New Manufacturing Facility

Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc., the global leader in pet nutrition, today celebrated the official opening of its new state-of-the-art, pet food manufacturing facility in Hustopeče, Czech Republic.

Suzan Harrison Named President of Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc. North America

Suzan Harrison has been named President of Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc. North America. She succeeds Neil Thompson, who was promoted to President and CEO of Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc. in April.

Hill's 2009 Big Win Scholarship Winner Announced

Lindy Dixon, a third-year veterinary student from Mississippi State University, is the winner of the 2009 Hill's Big Win Scholarship Challenge.

Hill's/VCA Intern Partnership Program Announces Award

Recently, Hill's Pet Nutrition Inc. named intern Jessica Markovich, D.V.M. of VCA Animal Referral and Emergency Center of Arizona winner of the 2008-2009 Evidence-Based Clinical Nutrition Case Challenge, part of the Hill's/VCA Intern Partnership Program.

Wisconsin Pet Hospital Rewarded for Keeping their Patients Smiling

Hill's Pet Nutrition Inc. is pleased to award 2009 Pet Dental Awareness Contest first place honors to Lodi Veterinary Hospital in Lodi, Wis.

Hill's Pet Nutrition CEO, Robert C. Wheeler, retires

Colgate-Palmolive Company recently announced the retirement of Robert C. Wheeler as chief executive officer of Hill's Pet Nutrition Inc. effective April 1, 2009. He is succeeded by Neil Thompson, formerly president, Hill's Pet Nutrition Inc. Americas.

Dental Partnership Seeks to Help Pets Stay Healthy from Tooth to Tail™

Hill's Pet Nutrition Inc. is cosponsoring the 15th Annual Pets Need Dental Care, Too™ campaign to encourage veterinary health care teams to talk with clients about scheduling regular professional oral health exams for their pets and to establish an at-home dental care routine.

Science Diet Mythbusting

Libbi Hood, communications project manager for Pet Valu Inc., addresses the true nature of chicken by-product meal, nutrients vs. ingredients and the role of corn in pet food.

Hill's 2008 Big Win Scholarship Winner Announced

Jamie Freyer, third year veterinary student from Oregon State University, is the winner of the 2008 Hill's Big Win Scholarship Challenge. The announcement came at the AVMA Convention in New Orleans, La.

Hill's Pet Nutrition Inc. Provides Morris Animal Foundation with Feline Research Gift

SNP Data Could Pave the Way for Future Breakthroughs in Feline Veterinary Medicine

AVMA/Hill's Alliance for Healthier Pets

AVMA/Hill's Alliance for Healthier Pets Shows Big Success

Labrador Retriever Achieves "incredible changes" in the 2008 Hill's® PetFit™ Challenge

Diane had big problems when her dog Zeb swelled to 104 pounds. But her veterinarian knew just what to do. By working together, they changed Zeb's life in a big way.

Morris Animal Foundation Search For America's Best Vet With "Thank Your Vet For A Healthy PetSM" Contest

Nationwide Essay Contest Honors Veterinarians for Dedication to Improving Animal Health and Well-Being

The Alliance for Healthier Pets

Hill's partners with the AVMA to fight pet obesity.

2008 Mark Morris Sr. Lifetime Achievement Award

Winner considered the father of small animal wellness nutrition.

Learn More About the Key Link Between DNA and Nutrition

Nutrigenomics aims to set new standard in treatment of chronic conditions.

Hill's 2007 Big Win Scholarship Winner Announced

Brianna Beechler, fourth year veterinary student from Oregon State University, is announced the winner of the 2007 Hill's Big Win Scholarship Challenge.

May 1, 2007

Update Message to North American Consumers About Vegetable Proteins.

April 18, 2007

Update: Hill's products not affected by rice protein concentrate recall.

April 16, 2007

Hill's foods do not contain wheat gluten and can be fed with confidence to your dogs and cats.

04.12.07

A Message from the Pet Food Institute

04.11.07

Complete Summary of Recalled Products

04.05.07

Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc.'s Pet Food Information Update: Comment on Industry News

04.01.07

FAQs Regarding Hill's Activities in Support of Its Single Product Recall: Hill's Prescription Diet™ m/d™ Feline Dry Food

03.31.07

Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc. Reiterates Only One Product Recalled, Prescription Diet™ m/d™ Feline Dry Food

03.30.07

Hills Pet Nutrition, Inc. Voluntarily Recalls Single Product, Prescription Diet™ m/d™ Feline Dry Food, Only Product Containing Wheat Gluten

03.21.07

Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc., Announces Voluntary Participation in Menu Foods' Nationwide U.S. recall of Specific Canned Cat Foods.

02.19.07

01.31.07

In Honor of Dr. Mark L. Morris, Jr.
Dr. Mark L. Morris Jr. has passed away at his home in Topeka, Kansas. Hill's Pet Nutrition mourns the loss of a leading scientist, military veteran and pioneer of the Science Diet® brand.