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Brutus Broth vs Hill's Science Diet

Brutus Broth is made by Brutus Broth, Inc., and Hill's Science Diet by Hill's Pet Nutrition (owned by Colgate-Palmolive Company), and both make food for cats and dogs. On KibbleLab, Hill's Science Diet averages 8.6 out of 10 across its scored foods, compared with 7.8 for Brutus Broth. Hill's Science Diet meets WSAVA's published criteria for evaluating a manufacturer, while Brutus Broth does not.

Brutus Broth and Hill's Science Diet compared

Brutus Broth Hill's Science Diet
Manufacturer Brutus Broth, Inc. Hill's Pet Nutrition
Parent company Independent Colgate-Palmolive Company
Founded 2017 1907
Headquarters Owings, Maryland, USA Topeka, Kansas, USA
Products listed 19 73
Serves Cats & dogs Cats & dogs
Price tier A relative price guide, from $ (most affordable) to $$$$$ (most premium), based on the brand's typical retail cost.
$$$$ $$$$
WSAVA guidelines The World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) publishes criteria for evaluating a manufacturer: qualified nutritionists on staff, feeding trials, and published research. It does not certify or endorse brands.
No Yes
PSC accredited The Pet Sustainability Coalition is a nonprofit that accredits pet companies on their environmental and social impact, through third-party verification. It reflects sustainability practices, not food quality.
Yes Yes
Score The average KibbleLab score across this brand's scored foods, on a 0 to 10 scale. Foods are scored on published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score. How scoring works .
7.8 (avg of 19) 8.6 (avg of 73)
Recalls on record KibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear.
None None
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Brutus Broth vs Hill's Science Diet: how they compare

Scores

Hill's Science Diet scores higher on KibbleLab, averaging 8.6 out of 10 across 73 scored foods, compared with 7.8 across 19 for Brutus Broth. Scores apply the same criteria-based rubric to every food, drawn from published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score.

Who makes them

Brutus Broth is made by Brutus Broth, Inc., an independent maker, based in Owings, Maryland, USA, founded in 2017. Hill's Science Diet is made by Hill's Pet Nutrition, owned by Colgate-Palmolive Company, based in Topeka, Kansas, USA, founded in 1907.

Standards and range

Hill's Science Diet meets WSAVA's published manufacturer criteria, while Brutus Broth does not. Both are accredited by the Pet Sustainability Coalition. KibbleLab lists 19 Brutus Broth foods and 73 Hill's Science Diet foods.

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Common Questions

Which scores higher on KibbleLab, Brutus Broth or Hill's Science Diet?

Hill's Science Diet scores higher: it averages 8.6 out of 10 across 73 scored foods, compared with 7.8 for Brutus Broth. Scores reflect published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score.

Who makes Brutus Broth and Hill's Science Diet?

Brutus Broth is made by Brutus Broth, Inc. Hill's Science Diet is made by Hill's Pet Nutrition, which is owned by Colgate-Palmolive Company.

Which brand has more products on KibbleLab?

Hill's Science Diet has 73 products in the KibbleLab database, compared with 19 for Brutus Broth.

Where is each brand based?

Brutus Broth is based in Owings, Maryland, USA. Hill's Science Diet is based in Topeka, Kansas, USA.

Do Brutus Broth and Hill's Science Diet meet WSAVA criteria?

Hill's Science Diet meets WSAVA's published criteria for evaluating a manufacturer; Brutus Broth does not, based on public information. WSAVA publishes criteria; it does not certify or endorse brands.

Are Brutus Broth or Hill's Science Diet PSC Accredited?

Both Brutus Broth and Hill's Science Diet are PSC Accredited businesses. The Pet Sustainability Coalition is a nonprofit that Accredits pet companies on their environmental and social impact.

Have Brutus Broth or Hill's Science Diet been recalled?

Neither Brutus Broth nor Hill's Science Diet has a recall on record in the KibbleLab database. KibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear.

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Brand and manufacturer details are compiled from public sources and not independently verified; they may not reflect contract manufacturing or co-packing. Recall data is compiled from public FDA and manufacturer notices, and a notice may name the parent company rather than the brand. KibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear.

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