Blue Buffalo vs Hill's Science Diet
Bottom line: Across 396 independently scored formulas, Blue Buffalo leads overall (83.1 vs 74.4 average VetKriter™ score), while Blue Buffalo scores higher for kittens and puppies (87.1 vs 82.3). The life-stage and species breakdown below shows which brand fits your pet.
Blue Buffalo and Hill's Science Diet are compared using the VetKriter scientific scoring system. Blue Buffalo has 308 products with an average VetKriter™ score of 83.1, while Hill's Science Diet has 88 products with an average VetKriter™ score of 74.4.
Blue Buffalo leads with a 8.7 point higher average VetKriter™ score.
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Blue Buffalo vs Hill's Science Diet for Dogs
Average VetKriter™ score of dog formulas, excluding veterinary diets: Blue Buffalo 82.3 (192 formulas) · Hill's Science Diet 72.6 (51 formulas).
Blue Buffalo — top dog formulas
| # | Product | VetKriter™ | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BLUE Homestyle Recipe Grain-Free Senior Wet Dog Food - Chicken & Garden Vegetables | 93 | 8.0% |
| 2 | BLUE Homestyle Recipe Senior Dog Food | Turkey & Veggies | 92 | 8.5% |
| 3 | BLUE True Solutions Large Breed Care Chicken & Oatmeal Recipe for Adult Dogs | 91 | 24.0% |
| 4 | BLUE Freedom Wet Puppy Food Grain-Free - Chicken | 90 | 9.0% |
| 5 | BLUE Wilderness Rocky Mountain Recipe with Red Meat for Senior Dogs Dry Food | 90 | 28.0% |
Hill's Science Diet — top dog formulas
Blue Buffalo vs Hill's Science Diet for Cats
Average VetKriter™ score of cat formulas, excluding veterinary diets: Blue Buffalo 86.0 (98 formulas) · Hill's Science Diet 77.0 (37 formulas).
Blue Buffalo — top cat formulas
| # | Product | VetKriter™ | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baby BLUE Grain-Free, High-Protein Salmon Wet Kitten Food | 93 | 10.5% |
| 2 | BLUE Freedom Wet Kitten Food (Indoor) - Grain-Free, Chicken | 93 | 10.0% |
| 3 | BLUE Wilderness Wet Kitten Food - Salmon | 93 | 10.5% |
| 4 | Baby BLUE Chicken Wet Kitten Food | 93 | 11.0% |
| 5 | BLUE Tastefuls Kitten Wet Cat Food - Chicken Paté | 93 | 11.0% |
Hill's Science Diet — top cat formulas
| # | Product | VetKriter™ | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hill's Science Diet Healthy Cuisine Kitten Wet Food - Medley, 2.8 oz | 89 | 6.5% |
| 2 | Hill's Science Diet Kitten Wet Cat Food - Dinner, 5.5 oz | 87 | 8.8% |
| 3 | Hill's® Science Diet® Indoor Kitten Dry Cat Food - Chicken | 87 | 33.0% |
| 4 | Hill's Science Diet Kitten Wet Cat Food - 2.8 oz Pouch | 87 | 8.0% |
| 5 | Hill's Science Diet Kitten Dry Cat Food - Chicken Recipe | 86 | 33.0% |
Veterinary diets: BLUE Natural Veterinary Diet vs Hill's Prescription Diet
Veterinary (therapeutic) diets are formulated for specific medical conditions and should be fed under your veterinarian's guidance; some retailers ask for veterinary authorization. VetKriter™ scores them on a separate therapeutic scale, so these scores are not comparable with the everyday formulas above. “—” means no product for that condition is in the VetKriter™ catalog yet; the brand may still offer one.
Veterinary diets for dogs
| Condition | BLUE Natural Veterinary Diet | Hill's Prescription Diet |
|---|---|---|
| Digestive (GI) | ||
| Kidney | — | |
| Food allergy / hypoallergenic | — | |
| Weight management | — |
Veterinary diets for cats
| Condition | BLUE Natural Veterinary Diet | Hill's Prescription Diet |
|---|---|---|
| Digestive (GI) | ||
| Kidney | — | |
| Urinary | — | +1 more in the VetKriter™ catalog |
| Food allergy / hypoallergenic | — | |
| Weight management | — |