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Overview

Hill’s Pet Prescription Diet K/D Early Support Kidney Care With Chicken Dry Cat Food is a below average dry cat food. It does contain chicken, which is a quality ingredient. It also has just enough fats. However, it contains too little protein and way too many carbohydrates.

Also, be careful if your cat has food sensitivities or allergies. K/D Early Support Kidney Care With Chicken 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

K/D Early Support Kidney Care With Chicken Dry Cat Food is suitable for cats in all stages of life, according to its manufacturer.

Diets & Conditions

K/D Early Support Kidney Care With Chicken Dry Cat Food is suitable for cats with one or more of the following conditions and dietary requirements:

Nutritional Analysis

Moisture8 %
Protein*34 %
Fats*21 %
Fiber*1.5 %
Ash*0 %
Carbs*38.4 %
* on a dry matter basis

Compared to other dry foods in our Cat Food Database, K/D Early Support Kidney Care With Chicken Dry Cat Food contains:

  • an average amount of protein,
  • more fats,
  • more fiber,
  • an average amount of ash,
  • and an average amount of carbohydrates.

Caloric Content

K/D Early Support Kidney Care With Chicken Dry Cat Food contains approximately 420.3 calories per 100 grams, or 119.2 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.

K/D Early Support Kidney Care With Chicken Dry Cat Food

Protein

The protein content of this cat food is too low to sustain your cat. You can give it as an occasional treat, but this product does not meet the standards for daily sustenance.

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 IngredientsQuestionable IngredientsAllergens
chickenbrewers' rice
corn gluten meal
soybean oil
wheat gluten		corn gluten meal
fish oil
soybean oil
wheat gluten

Full list of ingredients

Chicken, Brewers Rice, Whole Grain Wheat, Corn Gluten Meal, Chicken Fat, Wheat Gluten, Flaxseed, Chicken Liver Flavor, Dried Beet Pulp, Soybean Oil, Fish Oil, Lactic Acid, DL-Methionine, Calcium Carbonate, Potassium Citrate, L-Arginine, Choline Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Taurine, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), L-Lysine, L-Threonine, Iodized Salt, minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), L-Carnitine, Calcium Sulfate, Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, Natural Flavors, Beta-Carotene.

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