Is Science Diet Perfect Weight the perfect dog food?
ฝัง
- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 มิ.ย. 2023
- In this video, we'll be discussing Hills Science Diet Perfect Weight, a revolutionary pet food that can help your pet achieve their ideal weight. We'll dive into the science behind this innovative formula and explore how it can help your pet live a healthier, happier life. You'll learn everything you need to know about Hills Science Diet Perfect Weight and how it can transform your pet's health. Whether you're struggling with pet obesity or simply want to give your furry friend the best possible nutrition, this video is a must-watch. So sit back, relax, and join us as we explore the amazing benefits of Hills Science Diet Perfect Weight!
Instagram: @animaldocrea
TH-cam email: animaldocrea@gmail.com (please no medical advise questions)
Amazon store of my favorites: www.amazon.com/shop/animaldocrea ( i do get a small commision for purchases that helps support the channel):
None of my videos are sponsored in any way. I do not recieve any perks, free food, or "kick backs". The content provided is my own opinions based on my Veterinary Doctoral degree, continuing educations, and personal experiences in practice.
Helpful websites, often sited on this channel:
AAFCO: petfood.aafco.org/labeling-la...
American College of Veterinary Nutritionists: acvn.org/
World Small Veterinary Association Nutrition toolkit: wsava.org/wp-content/uploads/...
Small Animal Clinical Nutrition Text: www.markmorrisinstitute.org/s...
Free access to the Merk Manual: www.merckvetmanual.com
Please note that these videos are for educational purposes only. They are not intended for diagnosis or treatment of any animals. If you have questions regarding your pet's health or are having a pet related emergency, please contact your personal veterinarian. My Credentials:
Bachelor of Science, Animal Science: Emphasis in Animal Biology
Honors: Cum Laude 3.85/4.0 GPA
University of Florida, 2005
(relevant coursework includes but not limited to: MAC3472 Honors, CHM2045, CHM2045L, MAC3473 Honors, CHM2046, CHM2046L, ANS3043, ANS3317L, ANS3384, CHM2210, CHM2211, PHY2053, PHY2053L, ANS3006C, ANS3206, PHY2054, PHY2054L, CHM2047, MCB3020, MCB3020L, VME4103, ANS3440)
Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine
University Of Florida College of Veterinary Med 2009
3.4 GPA/4.0
Small Animal General Practice 2009-present
As someone who appreciates research, but has trouble finding truth with so much money being spent to hide or twist it, I’m grateful to have found a well educated professional who wants to genuinely help people care for their furry family members. Thank you for making this make sense and spending your valuable time to spread truth.
Well, as your resident Hills rep (retired) subscriber, on behalf of Hills, I accept your score of 9. I could argue the fiber issue but scoring a ten seems obnoxious. I’m good as long as no one else scores a 10! I’m pretty confident no one will! Your review as usual was great. I will say the study they mention for weight loss was seperate from the AAFCO feeding trial. The feeding trail is to prove the food can maintain weight. Interesting side note…. Hills. Relieved high fiber produced satiety but once they started studying metabolism they learned obese pet’ s metabolism was so unhealthy, the hormone trigger to the brain is turned off! So when prts on our r/d told you their pets were hungry and begging, they were right! Perfect Weight is not simply low calorie. That will not burn excess fat. Perfect Weight activates their metabolism so they start burning fat instead of storing it. And their satiety trigger starts working again too! Pretty amazing stuff!
I also agree. Anyway, comparing nutrients to general adult dog food recommendations is not really relevant considering this product is intended to pets with special needs (in this case weight issues), so some nutrient contents has to be adjusted to be appropriate for it's goals.
Because it’s otc and marketed for adults i wanted to compare to adults but that’s why I said we have to make a special consideration for the fiber
Dr Rea, could you please review Hill's Perfecr Digestion?
Hi, I just started watching your channel and enjoy how informative your videos are! Can you please do a review on organix organic chicken and oatmeal recipe.
Sure sounds interesting and maybe a good video to go into the term “organic “
Thank you! I really appreciate the time you put in to these reviews ❤
I appreciate that!
Hill's is really impressive with the nutrient levels. I also love that they provide Ca and P levels because they have nothing to hide, and they spend money on feeding trials.
Totally agree, they make my job so easy. It shouldn’t be confusing.
@@AnimalDocRea exactly!
Yes I’m finding there are some out there. It’s still the exception. I’d say 85% of the time I have to call the company vs the information being available on the website or even given to me when I call to ask for it. I’ve had several companies tell me that they can’t give me the information or just plain ignore my requests. I try and give credit when companies are forthcoming with the information we need especially pertaining to the ca and phos levels George was mentioning.
@Unknown-hu4gf I have the product catalogs for purina with the numbers and I 100% use the consultation service. I actually just consulted royal canin today for a schnauzer with CaOx crystal problems on thier schnauzer diet. I’ve never had issues with transparency with Purina.
great
Appreciate all that you do. Is Iams wet food any good? And is wet food for dogs beneficial to dogs?? Thanks
I think I have a video on iams in the dog food review playlist. I’d say can in dog is only beneficial for dogs with an underlying condition like kidney disease
Great Review.. I love this channel.. you can tell she sticks to facts and doesn't have an agenda.. which is appreciated.. keep it up
I appreciate that!
Great video. My overweight American Bulldog is on this food. FYI, yesterday I mailed an empty bag of Bil-Jac Large Breed Puppy to your PO box.
Ooh yay! I’ll be sure to check it, that will be fun!
I got you package today! My first mail. I look forward to reviewing and having a real package! Until I get it filmed and posted though, I’m glad you found a good option that works for you.
@@AnimalDocRea Thank you! My puppy seems to be doing well on it. She still enjoys the food and has stopped the regurgitation she experienced with other brands. I just hope that the food scores well on your "means absolutely nothing" point system. 😀
Hi, started watching your channel and am so grateful for the information. I have a 6yo standard poodle who I’m trying to get a good quality food for. I finally landed on Hills Perfect Digestion. It fit all the criteria for nutrition. So was going to pull the trigger and start her on it. I just noticed the hills ingredients has ground pecan shells listed. I was wondering your thoughts on this as an ingredient? Is it something to worry about? Also was curious what specific brand/food you feed your dog? Thank you!
Ground Pecan Shells are used as a source of fiber, adds sweetness, and also antioxidants. It is a pretty awesome and innovative ingredient to use actually. If you ever have a question why a particular ingredient to use, Science diet customer support is always very helpful and knowledgeable, so never be scared to call and ask your questions to them directly.
@@AnimalDocRea thank you for the additional insight!
Thanks for this video. I just put our dogs on Hill's diet perfect weight. 1 of them is to heavy. I was not sure to give them 175 grams per day. Because that are a lot of kibbles. But now i know its oke :)
I have bought this for my chihuahua based on this review. He's not fat but I don't want him to get fat and I liked that this seems to be nutritionally very sound.
We're currently finishing off a bag of Purina Beta, which is the UK brand that sort of fills the Purina One niche (There's Pro Plan, then Beta, then Bakers as their 3rd tier.) I wish I could get the info on Beta so I could decide if it is worth the savings, as it's half that of the Hill's.
I know you get a lot of requests, but if you could take a look at the UK variants, that would be so appreciated. Pro Plan is the same, but Beta and Bakers are unique to the UK.
In addition, Iams and Eukenaba are owned by Spectrum in the UK and aren't technically WSAVA compliant here. I would love to know how they do under your scrutiny.
Xxx
I just found your videos after my 14-month Cockapoo was eating old dog poop at the park. He has been eating Carna4 since he was 8 weeks old. I am going to switch. Can you do a Royal Canin Adult vs Hills Science Diet Adult?
since my dog loves rachel ray dog food i bought my dog 1 pack of rachel ray dog treats beef and barkley flavor , just want to say thank you so much for letting me know rachel ray is safe for dogs , cause depending if my dog loves the rachel ray treats , i just might find myself saying Rachel Ray to the rescue , i also decided that because you helped me give my best friend black lab the best nutrition i could that i wish to support you and your content , my dog has kennel cough and im currently giving him honey mixed with water and lemon juice , also it always brightens my day to see you smile doc
I’m glad to help
@@AnimalDocRea youre welcome
Rachel Rey gave my cat digestive issues.
@@snipesentertainment9037 thanks for letting me know i feed my kitties 9Lives and my dog rachel ray he since then has developed the shealthiest softest beautiful coat of fur with no digeestive issues
Thank you for the review. I appreciate the details and the explanation on the fiber content. I switched to this food recently. I wonder if that’s why my dogs poops have been more regular as of late.
I should think so
I am having a hard time finding a large breed puppy food that meets the fat, calcium, and phosphorus percentage. I was wondering what you would recommend? Thanks!
Maybe look into this one: Pro plan large breed puppy formula: A winner for sure
th-cam.com/video/T_Oe1oMS2jY/w-d-xo.html
What is your opinion about Hill's Performance for active dogs for dogs that are not very active, for example, but giving smaller portions, would that be ok
As long as it’s in the parameters we discussed
Hi! I was wondering if you could review carna4 dog food? I’ve heard many good things from trainers and pet store owner but haven’t seen any dr review it, thank you❤
It’s on the short list for the next few weeks
Please compare science diet large breed chicken
I have a senior dog 120 lbs lab. What is your favorite senior dog food? I was told by my vet to look at science diet senior. But holy cow I get so nervous about what I'm giving my dog
The key on seniors is that the protein is on the lower side of the standards and absolutely must have minerals calcium and phosphorus in range. I have a short you can check out on the numbers you should be looking for. I’ve not done a hills senior review but your vet probably recommended it for those reasons. Go ahead and do your own little review and let us know how it stacks up.
Thank you for this video my blue heeler has been fat for so long and I’ve been trying hard to help him gain a healthy weight. I really hope this food works it’s expensive and I bought it for 130.00
Remember to feed the weight they should be, not the current weight
Could you please do a comparison of the hills perfect weight dry food for cats vs purina pro plan’s weight management dry food for cats? :) I’m having a hard time deciding between them. My cat has been on the perfect weight for a long time but I’m not sure the formula is working the best for her. It doesn’t seem like she can ever lose the last couple lbs on it, and I can’t decrease it any more without her acting desperately hungry. The pro plan one has less fiber but is higher in protein so I thought maybe it could be a better choice for her.
So it’s not going to be an exact comparison because they cause weight loss in different ways but that may be exactly what you need.
Ah I see! Well I still would be very interested in learning how each works and how they are different :) or maybe just the pro plan one since I haven’t seen too many people talk about it. Most vets I’ve gone to have recommended the Hill’s. She was also on their prescription Metabolism food for a while but she didn’t seem to like the taste as much as the perfect weight one.
Ha that’s odd because they are like the exact same formula just one is OTC and reg other prescription
Your last four reviews have been of dog food. Time to give cats some love! LOL
Well I think you may find the episode that’s next week on home cooked diets interesting. But I’ll get some cat specific ones filmed this week. I have a very interesting idea I’ve been contemplating for a cat video ….
@@AnimalDocRea I am sure your videos will be entertaining and informative. Have an enjoyable Fourth of July holiday with your family. Is Nutella and sushi on the menu for your kids? 😄
It’s always on the menu, fortunately or unfortunately, depending who you ask
@@AnimalDocRea My grandson who has bonded with my cats, eats an entire container of cherry tomatoes in one sitting. When he stays here, the cats sleep on his bed at night.😻 😹I posted pictures of him with Colbie and Panda on the "I" site.
Dr. Rea, you did a review on Iams dog food in the past but you didn’t have some information on it so you didn’t know whether to recommend it or not. Can you give us the verdict on Iams? Is it good?
I’ll have to go back and watch the video and score it. I don’t remember that one
Ok yes, that is a good one. It scores a 9/10. I got the ca and phos listed in the description box. Boy price has gone up, it’s now like $48 for a 30lb bag.
@@AnimalDocRea Thank you so much for your answer! 🙏🏻❤️ Yes, it’s gotten pricey but still a better price than Science Diet! I often get it on sale.
My comment keeps disappearing, so if it shows up more than once, it is not my fault. Another one of your entertaining and enjoyable videos. But what fun is it , if I agree with you ALL the time! LOL Most dog food costs much less than cat food. This is about the same as a mid grade cat food. Yet it has ingredients found in low cost cat food. Meal is a rendered product, that the FDA does not oversee very well. You give points for corn gluten meal and chicken meal, while saying raw or grain free is bad. Allowing for a dog's more human-like digestive system, that still seems generous. I will give you that a dog can process those things better than a cat, but I would still question their inclusion in such an expensive food. When I go to the website, clicking on "Ingredients" or "Average Nutrient & Caloric Content" puts me back to the main product page.
Not sure why your comments aren’t showing, I hope everyone isn’t having that problem. I’ll email TH-cam and see if something is up. How else will we have our lively discussions!
@@AnimalDocRea This has happened before. Maybe my IP? It took me several tries, over two days to post this. But you are worth it! 😊❤
I did some research and apparently TH-cam somehow flags things as bot comments and removes them
Automatically so maybe it thought you were a spam bot.
@@AnimalDocRea 👾🤖🤪 I am not a robot, robot, robot . . .
You should do some real research then
Do you have a cumulative chart of all these reviews and scoring? its a lot to take in and digest
I have it separated into playlists by score
I have a 4yr old Pitbull mix. He is about 90lbs and have him on Merrick grain free dry kibble. Our vet said he's almost 20lbs overweight. I recently came across this video. Is this something I could keep him on permanently to maintain a certain weight of 80lbs or less?
Yes
This may also be helpful. How to Perform a Body Condition Score on Your Pet: A Step-by-Step Guide
th-cam.com/video/ZTM_28ad2II/w-d-xo.html
Is this good for senior dogs?
I didn’t compare it to the senior standard but here they are and you can see how it stacks up. Guidelines for senior dog food # shorts #petnutrition
th-cam.com/users/shortsJJcTYMfdWOw?feature=share
@@AnimalDocRea❤❤❤ thank you
I did reach out to hills regarding senior dogs. They said it's perfectly fine for a senior.
What are your thoughts on Bil-Jac kibble? Thank you
I actually got my first package sent to me from a subscriber so I’m looking into and I’ll have a video soon
@@AnimalDocRea perfect timing. haha thank you..
You don’t focus on ingredients but many of these brands use high amounts of corn, legumes or pea protein. How is that good for dogs especially with the risk of DCM. Ingredients should have some weighting should it not?
Corn doesn’t cause DCM and I do evaluate diets for grain free. Ingredients as individual components are not part of these first pass evaluations but if a food scores good on nutrients, then yes it is time to get into ingredients, just not part of the first line. Nutrients first.
Thanks for the informative video. I was suckered in by other youtubers telling me it was all about the ingredient list. Tried spot and tango for 4 months ($162 per month). She still scratches, has smelly paws and bad breath. Thanks to your expertise, I am about to transition to Hill's sensitive stomach and skin. Hoping that helps. Any suggestions?
You are welcome, although If she has itchy smelly skin she probably has an infection and no food will be the solution. Time to see your vet and get screened for pyoderma.
#1 VETERINARIAN
RECOMMENDED Is this because they have their food in more vet practices than the competition?
Good question, we will have to ask Glenn
I think the answer is Yes. Dr Morris back in 1948 really started the whole idea of dietary management to manage disease. There were no Purina or Royal Canin therapeutic diets for decades. Hills has always done more research and employed more vets, chemists, and board certified nutritionists than any other company. So for veterinarians like Dr Rea and thousands thru the years, hills was the trusted standard. I Loved being a veterinary rep for Hills. I studied not only our nutrient levels but also Purina and RCs and loved showing vets why Hills was better. And I was blessed to do it for 34 years! And when I retired, I ended up starting my channel, the Pet Food Puzzle Guy, to try and share my experience and knowledge. I do remember Hills spent money to do surveys when they were stating 2 out of 3 vets feed Hills to their own pets. They had to prove it legally, which they did. Vets recommend it because vets see those diets work. It’s that simple.
@@PetFoodPuzzleGuy Speaking of cat food, I agree (not again! LOL) that H (if I say the name, TH-cam deletes my comment) is better than those other two. But . . .
I ordered 2 different bags of Gentle Giant for my 4 dogs. They been in Pedigree since puppies. Now I decided to upgraded the quality of their food I don’t even know what that really mean. For last 30 years I’ve search dog food reviews n the unfortunate part that is no one really know what best for dog to eat. Perhaps that the reason some people decided to feed their dog home made. Funny, many years ago the industry tell to people not to feed dog of the table. My vet told me that she feed all her dogs Purina. I asked why? She replied Purina who started dog food industry 100 years ago n they’ve been in the business for awhile. I don’t mean u have to feed your dog Purina. My point is that if your dog like the food that’s good, regardless what brand u choose. The sad part that the dog doesn’t get to choose what food to eat, people do.
9?
I won't feed my dog anything that has corn. There is NO good reason for corn to be in dog food other than...filler. But honestly, I wouldn't feed anything by Hills, or Purina. Need to include a food companies recall record because that says a lot. Spoiler alert-theirs is lengthy.....
The good reason for using corn is that it can provide protein while not adding minerals. Many diets that follow the no corn marketing trend have minerals in extreme excess due to inappropriate protein processing and poor quality ingredients. Corn can also be used to make a diet that is nutritionally balanced but still at a price point that is achievable by individuals that love their pets but need a budget friendly option. By excluding certain brands from consideration without first considering the nutrition they provide, you limit yourself needlessly. Recalls are an economy of scale and if its going to be considered at all, most likely should be done so as a percentage of units sold/produced. I think you will find that if done this way, the number approaches statistical insignificance.
You made a whole video on origins dog food which is 1000 times better than hills science diet. I don’t know where you get your information but you are totally wrong.
Thanks for asking, you definitely shouldn’t believe everything you see on the internet. I speak based on My doctoral degree in vet medicine ( 4 years post graduate) my bachelor’s in animal science biology ( 4 years Wich I completed in 3) 15 years in practice, and this text. Small Animal Clinical Nutrition Text: www.markmorrisinstitute.org/sacn5_download.html
It's possible to disagree with someone without being rude.
Orijen has so many DCM cases because of their poor formulation. You need to educate yourself and go do some research and listen to what vets and those that have studied in pet nutrition say. They know what's going on.