Hill's Prescription Diet h/d Heart Care Dry Dog Food
- Veterinary Diet
- Veterinary Diet
- Bag
- 1
Appropriate specifically when a vet has recommended a heart-care prescription diet, not a general-purpose food to pick without that guidance.
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How it ranks among the 50 veterinary diets we track
4.5★ across 230 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
230 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
50+ bought on Amazon last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 50 veterinary diets we track - how the scorecard works · full veterinary diets data report. Confidence: medium - useful but incomplete evidence.Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
A veterinary diet dry dog food formulated for heart care, made with chicken and sold in a 17.6 lb bag. Also positioned to support liver and kidney function alongside heart health.
As part of Hill's Prescription Diet line, this is a therapeutic food meant to be fed under veterinary direction rather than chosen off the shelf like everyday kibble. Its bought-past-month figure of 50 is notably low next to mainstream dry foods, reflecting how narrow this prescription niche is.
- 17.6 lb bag
- 4.5 stars from 230 shoppers
- Formulated for heart, liver, and kidney care
- Chicken flavor
Who it's for
Dogs under veterinary care for heart, liver, or kidney conditions on a vet-directed prescription diet. Not intended as everyday food for a healthy dog without a veterinary recommendation.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Formulated for heart, liver, and kidney support
- Vet developed formula
- Backed by a satisfaction or money-back policy per the listing
- Requires veterinary guidance as a prescription diet
- Low recent purchase volume reflects its narrow, specialized use
Performance notes
The dry chicken-flavored formula is built to support heart health and help maintain blood pressure while also replenishing nutrients and supporting liver and kidney function, aimed at adult dogs.
Specifications
| Brand | Hill's |
|---|---|
| Model | 8617 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 17.6 pounds |
| Dog Breed Size | Medium |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 17.6 pounds |
| Included Components | adult-dog-food |
| Other details | |
| Animal Food Diet Type | Veterinary Diet |
| Container Type | Bag |
| Number Of Items | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Hill's Pet Nutrition |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 8617 |
| Model Number | 8617 |
| Specific Uses For Product | Heart Care |
| Occasion | Birthday |
| Target Species | Dog |
| Product Benefits | Supports heart health, maintains blood pressure, replenishes nutrients, supports liver/kidney function, boosts immune system |
| Upc | 052742861708 |
| Customer Reviews | {'ratings_count': '230', 'stars': '4.5'} |
| Additional Features | Veterinary Approved |
| Breed Recommendation | All Breed Sizes |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Heart Care, Liver Care, Kidney Care |
| Allergen Information | Chicken Meat |
| Item Form | Dry Food |
| Asin | B0069625LQ |
| Special Ingredients | holistic |
| Best Sellers Rank | #56,226 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies) #88 in Veterinary Diet Dog Food #1,250 in Dry Dog Food |
| Flavor | Chicken |
| Item Type Name | h/d Heart Care Dog Food |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in veterinary diets.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hill's Prescription Diet h/d Heart Care Dry Dog FoodThis product | 4.5 / 5 | 230 | 3.9 / 5 |
| Pro Plan Veterinary Diets Purina UR Urinary Ox/St Canine Formula Dog Food Dry KibblePro Plan Veterinary Diets | 4.6 / 5 | 453 | 4.1 / 5 |
| Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Canine Hepatic Adult Dry Dog FoodROYAL | 4.7 / 5 | 538 | 4.1 / 5 |
| Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets HA Hydrolyzed Protein Dog Food Dry Vegetarian FormulaPurina | 4.4 / 5 | 221 | 4.0 / 5 |
| Blue Buffalo Natural Veterinary Diet W+U Weight Management + Urinary Care Dry Dog FoodBlue | 4.6 / 5 | 179 | 3.9 / 5 |
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Questions about the Hill's 8617
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Does this food require a vet prescription?
Yes, it's part of Hill's Prescription Diet veterinary line, meant to be fed under vet direction.
What conditions is h/d Heart Care formulated to support?
Heart, liver, and kidney health, per the listing.
What size bag is this?
17.6 pounds.