How You Can Have Healthier Pets. Happier Lives.™ + a Pawsome Sweepstakes! #HillsTransformingLives

Us pups are living the good life here, no doubt about it! My Lady makes sure we are all well taken care of with regular vet checkups, good nutritious food, and comfy beds to snooze in. She is always talkin' about why good nutrition like Hill's® Science Diet® is important to our health. She is also a stickler 'bout us going to see the lady in the white coat. Call me silly, but I kinda like seeing my vet and gettin' fussed over WOOF! The pack and I want all our friends to now how they can have Healthier Pets. Happier Lives.™

The good folks at Hill's believes pets should live life to the fullest! The best way to do that is through daily quality nutrition and regular vet checkups! Lemme fetch my Lady to tell ya more!

Here's my Lady to tell ya How You Can Have Healthier Pets. Happier Lives.™

I have always been a firm believer in regular checkups, preventive care, and good nutrition for my dogs. Over the years, it has helped keep all my pets at their healthiest and living long, happy lives. First, let me say, there is no substitute for good nutrition! There simply isn't. Additionally, regular veterinary checkups and preventive care catches many medical problems early. The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) recommends that all pets have a check-up at least annually, with senior screenings starting at age 7.

Ozzy's Story

If it weren't for regular checkups, I would never have known about the issue with Ozzy's bones in his legs when he was a puppy. A regular vet checkup caught his issue early and helped prevent dire consequences to the growth plate if it had been left unknown.

During the visit, I mentioned Ozzy whimpering often for no apparent reason. Because the vet was familiar with him, she was able to pick up on him walking strangely during his routine checkup. Long story short, he was experiencing what they call "growing pains" - just like some kids have in their legs. He grew at such a fast rate, it caused pain in the long bones of his legs. While there is not a lot that can be done medically for the condition, the vet was able to give me a customized plan for exercise and nutrition.

She recommended a good nutritional dog food such as Hill's Science Diet and suggested restricted exercise to protect his legs as he grew. Being a large, energetic breed, I would normally have allowed for a lot of running and fetch exercise to work out all that energy. However, the vet's recommendation was to restrict his running and exercise to prevent damage to the joints and bones as they caught up. Enrichment toys were our saving grace during this time!

About Hill's Pet Nutrition

Founded more than 75 years ago with an unwavering commitment to pet nutrition, Hill's mission is to help enrich and lengthen the special relationships between people and their pets.

The right nutrition combined with the devotion of veterinary professionals can transform the lives of pets; and healthier and happier pets can transform the lives of pet parents.

Hill's is dedicated to pioneering research and groundbreaking nutrition for dogs and cats based on a scientific understanding of their specific needs.

For more information about Hill's, their products and their nutritional philosophy, visit them at HillsPet.com.

Today, Ozzy is the Perfect Picture of Health and Happiness!

Thanks to regular vet checkups and good nutritious vet recommended pet food, Ozzy is the picture of health and happiness today! He is my smiling happy boy that is always up for any activity!

These days, he is able to run, romp, play, and chase those ever-teasing squirrels!  He is full of energy and making up for lost time!

Regular Vet Visits + Good Nutrition = Healthier Pets. Happier Lives.™

Regular vet visits are important in protecting your pet's health. Vets are able to find, and diagnose, problems much quicker when they arise if they are familiar with your pet. It is also much easier and less costly to make regular routine visits than it is to treat a medical issue once it has progressed!

Nutritious food such Science Diet is also important! While Ozzy enjoys the Science Diet Grain Free, they also offer several varieties for you to choose from - for both dogs and cats!

Science Diet offers a Full Line of Dog and Cat Foods for a Variety of Common Pet Health Needs

• Science Diet Youthful Vitality: Fight the effects of aging in your 7+ dog or cat.
• Science Diet Grain Free: Suitable for dogs with grain sensitivities.
• Science Diet Perfect Weight: Over 70% of pets lost weight within 10 weeks.
• Science Diet Oral Care: Reduces plaque and tartar buildup for dogs and cats.
• Science Diet Sensitive Stomach & Skin: Gentle digestion. Healthy skin & glossy
  coat for dogs and cats.
• Science Diet Healthy Mobility: Nutrition to improve dogs mobility in 30 days.
• Science Diet Hairball Control: Natural fiber comfortably reduces hairballs.
• Science Diet Urinary and Hairball Control: Support the health of the whole
  urinary system.
• Science Diet Multiple Benefit: Keep multiple cats healthy with just one solution
  for hairballs, skin & coat and more.