Overview
Hill’s Pet Science Diet Indoor Adult 1-6 Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food is an average quality dry cat food. It contains some quality ingredients (chicken, pork liver, turkey giblets). It also has a sufficient amount of protein and just enough fats. However, it contains way too many carbohydrates.
Also, be careful if your cat has food sensitivities or allergies. Indoor Adult 1-6 Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food contains carrageenan, corn gluten meal, corn starch, soybean meal and soybean oil, which are potential allergens. Other ingredients included in this dry cat food that some cat guardians may find questionable are guar gum, pork by-products and wheat flour.
Life Stages
Indoor Adult 1-6 Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food is suitable for junior and prime cats, according to its manufacturer.
Diets & Conditions
Indoor Adult 1-6 Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food is suitable for cats with one or more of the following conditions and dietary requirements:
Nutritional Analysis
Moisture | 8 % |
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Protein* | 36.1 % |
Fats* | 16.1 % |
Fiber* | 9.3 % |
Ash* | 0 % |
Carbs* | 31.7 % |
* on a dry matter basis |
Compared to other dry foods in our Cat Food Database, Indoor Adult 1-6 Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food contains:
- an average amount of protein,
- an average amount of fats,
- more fiber,
- an average amount of ash,
- and an average amount of carbohydrates.
Caloric Content
Indoor Adult 1-6 Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food contains approximately 351.5 calories per 100 grams, or 99.6 calories per ounce. This is an average amount of calories compared to other dry foods in our database.
How many calories your cat needs depends on her age, size and activity level. If you want to know exactly how many calories your cat needs, please checkout our Cat Food Calculator. If you need more information on a healthy diet and weight management tips for cats, read our Complete Guide To Feline Nutrition.
Indoor Adult 1-6 Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food
Protein
The protein content of this cat food is low, but still sufficient to sustain your cat. Consider combining it with an alternative that is higher in protein.
Fats
This cat food contains barely enough fat for a healthy cat. Combine it with other options that are higher in fat content to prevent accidental weight loss.
Carbs
The amount of carbs in this food is simply too high. If your cat eats too much of this, she runs a real risk of becoming obese or even diabetic. Balance it out with other, low-carb options, or choose another food entirely.
Ingredients
Quality Ingredients | Questionable Ingredients | Allergens |
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chicken pork liver turkey giblets | carrageenan corn gluten meal corn starch guar gum pork by-products soybean meal soybean oil wheat flour | carrageenan corn gluten meal corn starch soybean meal soybean oil |
Full list of ingredients
Chicken, Whole Grain Wheat, Corn Gluten Meal, Powdered Cellulose, Chicken Fat, Wheat Gluten, Chicken Meal, Chicken Liver Flavor, Dried Beet Pulp, Soybean Oil, Calcium Sulfate, Lactic Acid, Fish Oil, Potassium Chloride, Iodized Salt, Choline Chloride, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Taurine, L-Carnitine, L-Lysine, minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, Natural Flavors, Green Peas, Apples, Cranberries, Carrots, Broccoli, Beta-Carotene.