Hill’s Science Diet is marketed as a veterinary-recommended dog food brand—but it’s also owned by Colgate-Palmolive, a multinational corporation better known for toothpaste and cleaning supplies than pet nutrition. 🔍 Corporate Profile: Colgate-Palmolive Parent Company: Colgate-Palmolive Dog Food Brand: Hill’s Science Diet, Hill’s Prescription Diet Headquarters: New York, USA Founded: 1806 (Colgate), acquired Hill’s in 1976 Global Reach: Distributed in over 80 countries Colgate-Palmolive bought Hill’s Pet Nutrition to expand into the growing pet care market. Since then, Hill’s has become a dominant player in prescription diets, often sold exclusively through veterinarians. đź’Š Prescription Diets: Innovation or Monopoly? Hill’s Prescription Diet line targets specific health conditions like kidney disease, obesity, and food allergies. While they are formulated by veterinarians and nutritionists, the proprietary nature of the recipes—and the required vet pres...
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