SEE THE 
CUTTING EDGE FOOD SCIENCE
OF HILL’S SCIENCE DIET
SENIOR VITALITY

Created specifically to help 7+ pets fight the signs of aging.

PETS AGE
MUCH FASTER 
THAN PEOPLE

Because dogs and cats age more quickly than people do, major health changes can occur much earlier in their lives. Pets can be considered “middle age” when they turn 7 and “retirement age” at 11, and often develop many of the same age-related issues seen in older people.

Use this slider to find your pet’s “real” age.

1#Age 1: Your pet is the equivalent of a human teenager

2-6#Age 2-6: For every calendar year, your pet ages about 4 human years

7-16#Age 7+: Age-related changes in your pet’s behavior may become more noticeable

Your cat is

in human years

Your dog is

in human years

 

AGING HAPPENS
FROM THE INSIDE OUT

At Hill’s, we’ve been studying how nutrition impacts pets’ cell function for over a decade. We learned the aging process is complex, slowing pets down both mentally and physically.
 

Pets’ Gene Activity Changes at 7 Years Old

 

Each column in these maps represents a different pet, and each row represents a specific gene to give us a full picture of how their cells change over time.

2-6 years map

2-6 YEARS

7-10 years map

7-10 YEARS

11-14 years map

11-14 YEARS

  • Decreased expression of genes
  • Increased expression of genes

2-6 YEARS

7-14 YEARS

Compared to younger dogs and cats, older pets have different gene expression. This can affect how their bodies function, because some of those genes are associated with inflammatory processes, oxidative stress, immunity, DNA repair, energy production and protein metabolism.
Through our research we were able to identify these changes and develop Hill’s Science Diet Senior Vitality.

YOUR PET’S FOOD CANMAKE A DIFFERENCE

Hill’s™ Science Diet™ Youthful Vitality
Hill’s™ Science Diet™ Senior Vitality was developed with the changing biology of your 7+ pet in mind. This breakthrough nutrition is made with our proprietary recipe of natural ingredients including fruits, vegetables, fatty acids and antioxidants plus added vitamins,minerals and amino acids — all working together to fight the effects of aging.

See the benefits:

For Your Cat   For Your Dog

 

WATCH FOR THESE 5 SIGNS OF AGING?

As your pet ages, they may begin to show some of these outward signs. But because these age-related changes can creep up slowly, just like they do with people, you might not realize it at first.
Have you noticed any of these signs of aging?
If so, it might be time to change your pet’s food or talk to your vet.

1

CONFUSION

Difficulty managing daily things like finding the door

2

WITHDRAWAL

Socialises less than before with owner and other pets

3

SLEEP ROUTINE CHANGES

Change in sleep patterns, more awake at night

4

ACCIDENTS

Starts having accidents, despite being toilet-trained

5

FATIGUE

Plays less, sleeps more

Keep your 7+ cat in the game.