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Hill's Science Diet vs Semi Moist Mini Trainers

Hill's Science Diet is made by Hill's Pet Nutrition (owned by Colgate-Palmolive Company), and Semi Moist Mini Trainers by Crumps' Naturals Inc. On KibbleLab, Hill's Science Diet averages 8.6 out of 10 across its scored foods, compared with 8.3 for Semi Moist Mini Trainers. Hill's Science Diet meets WSAVA's published criteria for evaluating a manufacturer, while Semi Moist Mini Trainers does not.

Hill's Science Diet and Semi Moist Mini Trainers compared

Hill's Science Diet Semi Moist Mini Trainers
Manufacturer Hill's Pet Nutrition Crumps' Naturals Inc.
Parent company Colgate-Palmolive Company Independent
Founded 1907 2006
Headquarters Topeka, Kansas, USA Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Products listed 73 3
Serves Cats & dogs 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.
Yes No
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 No
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 .
8.6 (avg of 73) 8.3 (avg of 3)
Recalls on record KibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear.
None None
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Hill's Science Diet vs Semi Moist Mini Trainers: how they compare

Scores

Hill's Science Diet scores higher on KibbleLab, averaging 8.6 out of 10 across 73 scored foods, compared with 8.3 across 3 for Semi Moist Mini Trainers. 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

Hill's Science Diet is made by Hill's Pet Nutrition, owned by Colgate-Palmolive Company, based in Topeka, Kansas, USA, founded in 1907. Semi Moist Mini Trainers is made by Crumps' Naturals Inc., an independent maker, based in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, founded in 2006.

Standards and range

Hill's Science Diet meets WSAVA's published manufacturer criteria, while Semi Moist Mini Trainers does not. Hill's Science Diet is accredited by the Pet Sustainability Coalition; Semi Moist Mini Trainers is not. KibbleLab lists 73 Hill's Science Diet foods and 3 Semi Moist Mini Trainers foods.

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Common Questions

Which scores higher on KibbleLab, Hill's Science Diet or Semi Moist Mini Trainers?

Hill's Science Diet scores higher: it averages 8.6 out of 10 across 73 scored foods, compared with 8.3 for Semi Moist Mini Trainers. Scores reflect published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score.

Who makes Hill's Science Diet and Semi Moist Mini Trainers?

Hill's Science Diet is made by Hill's Pet Nutrition, which is owned by Colgate-Palmolive Company. Semi Moist Mini Trainers is made by Crumps' Naturals Inc.

Which brand has more products on KibbleLab?

Hill's Science Diet has 73 products in the KibbleLab database, compared with 3 for Semi Moist Mini Trainers.

Where is each brand based?

Hill's Science Diet is based in Topeka, Kansas, USA. Semi Moist Mini Trainers is based in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.

Do Hill's Science Diet and Semi Moist Mini Trainers meet WSAVA criteria?

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

Are Hill's Science Diet or Semi Moist Mini Trainers PSC Accredited?

Hill's Science Diet is a PSC Accredited business. The Pet Sustainability Coalition is a nonprofit that Accredits pet companies on their environmental and social impact, through third-party verification.

Have Hill's Science Diet or Semi Moist Mini Trainers been recalled?

Neither Hill's Science Diet nor Semi Moist Mini Trainers 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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