Science Diet
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| Hill's Science Diet | |
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| Type | Public |
| Founded |  Raritan, New Jersey (1940s) |
| Headquarters | Raritan, New Jersey, United States |
| Area served | Worldwide |
| Industry | Pet food |
| Products | Dog food |
| Owner | Colgate-Palmolive |
| Website | http://www.hillspet.com |
Science Diet is the brand name of cat and dog foods marketed by Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc.[1] (a subsidiary of the Colgate-Palmolive Company).
[edit] History
Science Diet was developed in the 1960's by Mark L. Morris, Jr. PhD DVM (February 3, 1934 - January 14, 2007). Morris Jr. is son of famed veterinarian Mark Morris Sr. DVM who pioneered the field of veterinary clinical nutrition when he was asked to create a specialized diet to assist the first ever seeing-eye dog, Buddy, a female German Shepherd with kidney problems. This led him and his son to create numerous other formulas to meet the particular needs in an animal's nutrition over the course of their lives, and potential varying states of health under the Prescription Diet and Science Diet brands.[citation needed]
Current products produced under the Science Diet brand are: canned and dry dog and cat foods, including puppy and kitten formulas, as well as a range of formulas from hairball remedy, and sensitive stomach, sensitive skin, to weight loss and dental care. They also have a line of pet treats, meant for dietary supplementation.
Science Diet is sometimes criticized for its heavy use of corn products, which has been found to not be beneficial to dogs and cats, and many times cause allergies.
