Hill's(R) Science Diet(R) 'Vets Know Best' Tour Gets Tails Wagging at the Florida Strawberry Festival

Learn About Pet Nutrition and Get Samples, Coupons and More


TAMPA, FL--(Marketwire - Feb 26, 2013) - The right pet food everyday will help keep the doctor away!

To celebrate new and improved formulas and packaging for many of its popular pet foods, Hill's® Science Diet® has kicked off its Vets Know Best tour. As part of the tour, the Science Diet® team will travel from coast to coast to share the news and samples with pet owners and their beloved pets. Visit the Hill's booth, and try the pet food vets feed their own pets!

Next stop, the Hill's Science Diet Vets Know Best tour will visit the Florida Strawberry Festival, one of the top 40 fairs in America that originated in 1930. Pet owners are invited to stop by from February 28 to March 10 to enjoy an interactive veterinary-like clinic and learn about pet nutrition and Science Diet. Visitors can talk with trained representatives about the new Science Diet foods and packaging and will receive mouthwatering samples for both dogs and cats. Plus, the Science Diet team will be handing out coupons for FREE bags of treats and wet food along with collector animal-lover pins.

"We're excited to bring our newly formulated Hill's Science Diet foods to the Florida Strawberry Festival," said Chris Rector, Marketing Director, Hill's US. "We're passionate about making sure our products provide the best possible nutrition and look forward to letting pets throughout Florida get their paws on our new and improved foods."

Backed by veterinarians nationwide, Hill's Science Diet is dedicated to helping pets reach their full potential through quality nutrition that pet owners can trust and give to their dogs and cats. Now available in-stores nationwide, new and improved Science Diet foods feature:

  • Quality protein as the 1st ingredient
  • Great taste
  • No chicken by-product meal
  • Natural ingredients
  • No artificial colors, flavors or preservatives

The Hill's Science Diet Vets Know Best tour will be at events across the country, visiting Tampa, Dallas, Chicago, Phoenix and others along the way. For updates and photos, please visit www.facebook.com/HillsPetUS.

About Hill's Pet Nutrition
Hill's Pet Nutrition Inc. manufactures Hill's® Prescription Diet® brand pet foods, therapeutic pet foods available only through veterinarians, Hill's® Science Diet® brand pet foods and the new Hill's® Ideal Balance™ sold through veterinarians and finer pet specialty stores. Founded more than 70 years ago with a unique commitment to pet nutrition and well-being, Hill's is committed to its mission to help enrich and lengthen the special relationships between people and their pets. Hill's produces high-quality, great-tasting pet foods owners can trust and give to their canine and feline companions as part of a veterinary health care team recommendation. This ultimately improves patient health and the health of the practice. For more information about Hill's Pet Nutrition Inc., and Hill's Evidence-Based Clinical Nutrition™ visit HillsPet.com, or visit us on Facebook, keywords "Hill's Pet Nutrition."

Contact Information:

Media Contacts:
Luce Rubio
Hill's Science Diet
785-368-5916