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Hill's i/d Digestive Care

dry food · dogs · 78/100 · Good

Looking for an alternative to Hill's i/d Digestive Care? Here are dry food products for dogs that PetFoodRate grades higher, and cheaper options for the same use.

In short

The best-rated alternative to Hill's i/d Digestive Care in our database is Orijen Puppy (93/100, grade A), versus Hill's i/d Digestive Care's 78/100. Cheaper-per-kg pick: Orijen Puppy. All graded on the same independent A-E method, no sponsored brands.

By Theo Blanchard · reviewed by Max Kowalski · updated June 2026 · independent grading, no sponsorship

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Hill's i/d Digestive Care vs its best alternative

CriterionHill's i/d Digestive CareOrijen Puppy
Overall gradeB 78/100A 93/100
Protein qualityAA
Nutritional balanceBA
Few undesirablesAA
Ingredient transparencyCA
Species fitBA
Crude protein24%38%
Protein (dry matter)26.1%43.2%
Estimated carbs46%18%
First ingredientDehydrated chickenFresh chicken

Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 38% crude protein vs 24%.

Orijen Puppy outscores 100% of dry food for dogs in our database.

8 better-graded alternatives

  1. #1AOrijenPuppy93/100+15Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 38% crude protein vs 24%.
  2. #2AOrijenOriginal Adult Poulet92/100+14Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 38% crude protein vs 24%.
  3. #3AOrijenSix Fish91/100+13Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 38% crude protein vs 24%.
  4. #4AAcanaWild Prairie Recipe90/100+12Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 33% crude protein vs 24%.
  5. #5ACarniloveFresh Chicken & Rabbit89/100+11Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 35% crude protein vs 24%.
  6. #6ATaste of the WildHigh Prairie Canine Recipe88/100+10Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 32% crude protein vs 24%.
  7. #7AEdgard & CooperAdult Poulet & Riz88/100+10Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 30% crude protein vs 24%.
  8. #8AFarminaN&D Prime Poulet & Grenade Adult88/100+10Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 30% crude protein vs 24%.

Cheaper alternatives per kilo

  1. #1AOrijenPuppy9.00€/kg-3.00€
  2. #2AOrijenOriginal Adult Poulet8.50€/kg-3.50€
  3. #3AOrijenSix Fish8.50€/kg-3.50€
  4. #4AAcanaWild Prairie Recipe7.80€/kg-4.20€
  5. #5ATaste of the WildHigh Prairie Canine Recipe6.40€/kg-5.60€
  6. #6AEdgard & CooperAdult Poulet & Riz7.90€/kg-4.10€

Other food types for dogs

  1. #1AZIWI PeakAir-Dried Beef Recipe91/100raw food
  2. #2APure Pet FoodChicken Dinner Air-Dried89/100raw food
  3. #3ALily's KitchenTerrine Grain-Free87/100wet food
  4. #4AAtavikPâtée pour chien - Effilochés - Dinde au saumon86/100wet food
  5. #5ALily's KitchenCottage Pie with Beef86/100wet food
  6. #6AAtavikPâtée pour chien - Canard & Poulet85/100wet food

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best alternative to Hill's i/d Digestive Care?

In our database it's Orijen Puppy, scoring 93/100 (A) versus Hill's i/d Digestive Care's 78/100, among dry food for dogs. 8 better-graded alternatives are listed above.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Hill's i/d Digestive Care?

Yes: Orijen Puppy costs less per kg for the same use (dry food, dogs). More cheaper-per-kg options are in the dedicated section further down.

Why switch from Hill's i/d Digestive Care?

Hill's i/d Digestive Care scores 78/100 (B) on our A-E method. Buyers look for an alternative to get higher protein quality, fewer undesirables, better transparency, or a better species fit. Our grading is independent with no sponsorship.