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Hill's Vet Essentials Puppy

dry food · dogs · 77/100 · Good

Looking for an alternative to Hill's Vet Essentials Puppy? 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 Vet Essentials Puppy in our database is Orijen Puppy (93/100, grade A), versus Hill's Vet Essentials Puppy's 77/100. 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 Vet Essentials Puppy vs its best alternative

CriterionHill's Vet Essentials PuppyOrijen Puppy
Overall gradeB 77/100A 93/100
Protein qualityBA
Nutritional balanceBA
Few undesirablesAA
Ingredient transparencyDA
Species fitBA
Crude protein28%38%
Protein (dry matter)30.8%43.2%
Estimated carbs37%18%
First ingredientDehydrated chickenFresh chicken

Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 38% crude protein vs 28%.

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

8 better-graded alternatives

  1. #1AOrijenPuppy93/100+16Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 38% crude protein vs 28%.
  2. #2AOrijenOriginal Adult Poulet92/100+15Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 38% crude protein vs 28%.
  3. #3AOrijenSix Fish91/100+14Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 38% crude protein vs 28%.
  4. #4AAcanaWild Prairie Recipe90/100+13Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 33% crude protein vs 28%.
  5. #5ACarniloveFresh Chicken & Rabbit89/100+12Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 35% crude protein vs 28%.
  6. #6ATaste of the WildHigh Prairie Canine Recipe88/100+11Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 32% crude protein vs 28%.
  7. #7AEdgard & CooperAdult Poulet & Riz88/100+11Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 30% crude protein vs 28%.
  8. #8AFarminaN&D Prime Poulet & Grenade Adult88/100+11Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 30% crude protein vs 28%.

Cheaper alternatives per kilo

  1. #1AOrijenPuppy9.00€/kg-1.00€
  2. #2AOrijenOriginal Adult Poulet8.50€/kg-1.50€
  3. #3AOrijenSix Fish8.50€/kg-1.50€
  4. #4AAcanaWild Prairie Recipe7.80€/kg-2.20€
  5. #5ATaste of the WildHigh Prairie Canine Recipe6.40€/kg-3.60€
  6. #6AEdgard & CooperAdult Poulet & Riz7.90€/kg-2.10€

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 Vet Essentials Puppy?

In our database it's Orijen Puppy, scoring 93/100 (A) versus Hill's Vet Essentials Puppy's 77/100, among dry food for dogs. 8 better-graded alternatives are listed above.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Hill's Vet Essentials Puppy?

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 Vet Essentials Puppy?

Hill's Vet Essentials Puppy scores 77/100 (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.