Hill’s launches k/d + Derm Complete kidney and skin diet for dogs

What Hill’s launched

Hill’s announced Prescription Diet k/d + Derm Complete for dogs on June 9, 2026. The company says the new food combines its kidney nutrition approach with support for dogs that have food and environmental sensitivities. It launched a separate k/d + z/d Hydrolyzed food for cats at the same time. The cat food is not a dog recipe.

The dog food is listed as a dry Rice & Egg Recipe in a 14.3-pound bag and a canned Rice & Egg Entrée in a 13-ounce can. Hill’s says both are available through a veterinarian’s recommendation. A Petco listing says veterinary approval is required.

What is different in the recipe

The addition is the combination of kidney and skin support in one Prescription Diet formula. Hill’s says it uses reduced phosphorus and sodium, omega-3 fatty acids, and a blend of prebiotic fiber. The brand also says the recipe uses a single animal protein to help dogs with food sensitivities. Those are Hill’s claims about how the food is formulated, not a reason to assume it suits every dog with a kidney or skin concern.

The dry ingredient list begins with brewers rice, brown rice and egg product. The canned list begins with water, brewers rice and egg product. Both list fish oil and flaxseed. Hill’s states that the dry recipe provides complete and balanced nutrition for maintenance of adult dogs; its canned page also describes the food as intended for adult dogs. Owners comparing the two formats should read each panel separately because their ingredient lists and feeding amounts differ.

What it means for Hill’s feeders

This is an additional formula in the Prescription Diet range. Its name combines k/d and Derm Complete, but owners should not mistake it for either existing food. A dog already eating Hill’s k/d or Derm Complete has not automatically been moved to the new recipe. The choice depends on the individual dog and the feeding plan made with its veterinarian.

The launch may be relevant when a dog’s current diet needs to account for both kidney and skin concerns. Hill’s recommends a gradual transition over seven days or more for the dry food and says a veterinarian should monitor the dog’s condition. Our reviews can help owners compare label details across Hill’s foods, while the veterinarian can assess whether this particular prescription formula fits the dog’s needs.

What to check on the bag or can

Look for the full name, Prescription Diet k/d + Derm Complete, followed by Rice & Egg Recipe on the dry bag or Rice & Egg Entrée on the can. Check that the package is for dogs and matches the format your veterinarian recommended. Similar names in Hill’s range can refer to different formulas, including the new cat food.

Read the ingredient list, adult feeding statement, feeding directions and any veterinary instructions before changing food. If you are comparing it with your dog’s current Hill’s recipe, compare the complete labels rather than the words k/d or Derm Complete alone. Ask your veterinarian how the dry and canned amounts fit together if your dog eats both.