Overview
Hill’s Pet Prescription Diet C/D + Metabolic Chicken Flavor Dry Cat Food is a below average dry cat food. It does contain chicken meal, which is a quality ingredient. It also has a sufficient amount of protein. However, it contains too few fats and way too many carbohydrates.
Also, be careful if your cat has food sensitivities or allergies. C/D + Metabolic Chicken Flavor Dry Cat Food contains corn gluten meal, fish oil, soybean oil and wheat gluten, which are potential allergens. Another ingredient included in this dry cat food that some cat guardians may find questionable is brewers' rice.
Life Stages
C/D + Metabolic Chicken Flavor Dry Cat Food is suitable for cats in all stages of life, according to its manufacturer.
Diets & Conditions
C/D + Metabolic Chicken Flavor 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* | 38.8 % |
Fats* | 12 % |
Fiber* | 13.4 % |
Ash* | 0 % |
Carbs* | 30.5 % |
* on a dry matter basis |
Compared to other dry foods in our Cat Food Database, C/D + Metabolic Chicken Flavor Dry Cat Food contains:
- an average amount of protein,
- fewer fats,
- a lot more fiber,
- an average amount of ash,
- and an average amount of carbohydrates.
Caloric Content
C/D + Metabolic Chicken Flavor Dry Cat Food contains approximately 325.5 calories per 100 grams, or 92.3 calories per ounce. This is more than 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.
C/D + Metabolic Chicken Flavor 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 does not contain enough fat for a healthy cat to maintain its body mass. Only choose this product as an occasional treat, or if your cat needs to lose some weight.
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 meal | brewers' rice corn gluten meal soybean oil wheat gluten | corn gluten meal fish oil soybean oil wheat gluten |
Full list of ingredients
Brewers Rice, Corn Gluten Meal, Wheat Gluten, Powdered Cellulose, Chicken Meal, Dried Tomato Pomace, Chicken Liver Flavor, Soybean Oil, Flaxseed, Coconut Oil, L-Lysine, Fish Oil, Lactic Acid, Potassium Citrate, Potassium Chloride, DL-Methionine, Carrots, Choline Chloride, Taurine, Iodized Salt, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), L-Carnitine, minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Calcium Sulfate, Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, Natural Flavors, Beta-Carotene.