Latest three-month snapshot through 2026-07-27 · 1 wave. Use the controls above to change the window.
Dog Food · 1 wave · n=72 answers, pooled
How often each model brings the brand up in recommendation answers.
| model | share of voice | answers |
|---|---|---|
| ChatGPT | 25% | 6 of 24 |
| Claude | 21% | 5 of 24 |
| Gemini | 21% | 5 of 24 |
Wave-by-wave share of recommendation answers that named this brand.
| wave | share of voice | answers | change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-27 | 22% | 16 of 72 |
Recurring descriptions in the models' own words, grouped by theme.
“Actual Feeding Trials**”
“Its puppy formulas are complete and balanced for growth, and Hill’s uses AAFCO feeding tests on applicable products.”
“It is incredibly research-focused, clinical-grade, and offers excellent size-specific formulations.”
“Both are exceptional, veterinarian-recommended brands that meet the strict World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) guidelines.”
“Get Hill's Science Diet Puppy if your dog is under 12 months old (or under 24 months for large breeds). Puppy formulas are specifically balanced with higher protein, fat, and calcium/phosphorus levels to support rapid growth, developing bones/joints, and brain development (often ”
“* **Better Value:** Puppyhood is a phase where your dog will eat rapidly increasing quantities of food.”
“It is highly digestible, backed by extensive clinical research, and uses daily-balanced antioxidants to support a puppy’s developing immune system.”
“formulated by veterinary nutritionists, meets WSAVA (World Small Animal Veterinary Association) guidelines, and contains vital nutrients like DHA for puppy brain development”
“* **Why it’s a great alternative:** While still a premium brand, Hill's Science Diet is often slightly more affordable than Royal Canin's highly specialized breed-specific options.”
“Both are solid, research-oriented choices, but I’d pick Pro Plan for its broader puppy-specific lineup and its dry puppy formulas’ DHA, antioxidant support, and guaranteed live probiotics.”
67 exact quoted mentions in this snapshot, grouped by coded tone. Recent quotes are deduplicated and mixed across models.
“**Hill's Science Diet Puppy** — choose **Large Breed Puppy** if applicable”
“Purina Pro Plan Puppy, Hill's Science Diet Puppy, Royal Canin Puppy, or Iams Smart Puppy.”
“Highly recommended by veterinarians for its science-backed, highly digestible formulas. It is excellent for overall growth, immune health, and digestive sensitivity.”
“Renowned for its scientific, biology-based approach to nutrition. It is highly digestible and packed with antioxidants to support a developing immune system.”
“For a healthy puppy with no diagnosed medical condition, Purina Pro Plan, Hill's Science Diet Puppy, Blue Buffalo, or American Journey are solid, less expensive alternatives.”
“more budget-friendly alternatives to Hill's Science Diet Puppy that still meet good nutritional standards”
“Hill's Puppy at $50.99 for 15.5 lb ($3.29/lb)”
“Based on current comparisons, here are several cheaper alternatives to Hill's Science Diet Puppy that still maintain solid quality standards”
“a large bag is currently about **$2.88/lb**”
“Hill's Science Diet is expensive largely because it meets the strict nutritional and manufacturing guidelines of the **World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA)**—meaning it is formulated by veterinary nutritionists and undergo exte”
Which competitors models suggest when shoppers ask for something cheaper.
9 of 67 mentions appear alongside an identifiable web citation. Citation does not establish causation.
| cited source | mentions |
|---|---|
| levittownvet.com | 2 |
| paumanokvethospital.com | 1 |
| justlivewell.com | 1 |
| businessinsider.com | 1 |
| reddit.com | 1 |
| maplewood.vet | 1 |
| vetsupply.com.au | 1 |
| healthydogsmeals.com | 1 |
| hillspet.com | 1 |
Stores and sites models name as places to buy this brand.
| retailer | mentions |
|---|---|
| chewy | 3 |
| hillspet | 3 |
Method: fixed shopper questions asked repeatedly to Claude, OpenAI GPT and Gemini with web search on. Shares are the percentage of recommendation answers mentioning the brand. Quotes are AI outputs; full transcripts are kept as receipts.