Dog and Cat Care Articles

Reasons to Be Thankful for Your Pet This Year

Learn some of the heart-warming reasons that you should be thankful for your pet this Thanksgiving holiday.

Easter for Pets: How to Celebrate a Fun and Safe Holiday

From Easter Lillies to Easter Grass, learn key items to keep out of your pet's reach while they join in your favorite Easter traditions.

How to Become a Pet Nutritionist or Vet

Want to know how to become a vet or a pet nutritionist? Learn the basics from veterinarian Dr. Patty Khuly, including education requirements & specialties.

How to Read a Pet Food Label

Let Hill's help you better understand how to read your pet's food labels, so you can ensure you are purchasing the right product for your dog or cat.

Pet Food Labels Provide Limited Nutritional Information

Pet food labels only give you a fraction of the nutritional info you need to know when choosing a pet food. Learn what other factors should you consider.

Compare Your Pet Food's Calories to Other Brands

Compare Hill's Science Diet dog and cat food's calories against other pet food brands and AAFCO recommended maximum calorie count.

Minerals

Learn about the 18 different types of minerals that are essential to dogs and cats, as well as the differences between macrominerals and microminerals.

Fats

Discover the benefits of dietary fats and fatty acids in your pet's food, and how they are important to the overall health of your pet.

What You Should Know About Pet Food Calories

Learn how to determine how many calories your dog or cat needs each day, as well as how to count their calories and what to do if they're getting too many.

Carbohydrates

Benefits of Soy in Your Pet's Food

Learn the benefits soy beans can provide in pet food, including high sources of protein, fiber and vitamins.

Shelter Heroes: How a Pet Adoption Counselor Finds Forever Homes

Learn about one dog trainer's journey to becoming a pet adoption counselor and how she's honed her skills to match people up with just the right pets.