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Overview

Hill’s Pet Prescription Diet R/D Weight Reduction Chicken Flavor Dry Cat Food is a below average dry cat food. It does contain . 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. R/D Weight Reduction Chicken Flavor Dry Cat Food contains corn gluten meal and soybean oil, which are potential allergens. Another ingredient included in this dry cat food that some cat guardians may find questionable is brewers' rice.

Life Stages

R/D Weight Reduction Chicken Flavor Dry Cat Food is suitable for cats in all stages of life, according to its manufacturer.

Diets & Conditions

R/D Weight Reduction Chicken Flavor Dry Cat Food is suitable for cats with one or more of the following conditions and dietary requirements:

Nutritional Analysis

Moisture8 %
Protein*35.5 %
Fats*8.7 %
Fiber*14.2 %
Ash*0 %
Carbs*35.4 %
* on a dry matter basis

Compared to other dry foods in our Cat Food Database, R/D Weight Reduction 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

R/D Weight Reduction Chicken Flavor Dry Cat Food contains approximately 301.8 calories per 100 grams, or 85.6 calories per ounce. This is a lot 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.

R/D Weight Reduction 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 IngredientsQuestionable IngredientsAllergens
-brewers' rice
corn gluten meal
soybean oil		corn gluten meal
soybean oil

Full list of ingredients

Brewers Rice, Chicken By-Product Meal, Corn Gluten Meal, Powdered Cellulose, Chicken Liver Flavor, Soybean Oil, Lactic Acid, Calcium Sulfate, Potassium Sulfate, Choline Chloride, DL-Methionine, Taurine, Glyceryl Monostearate, Potassium 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), Iodized Salt, L-Carnitine, L-Threonine, minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, Natural Flavors, Beta-Carotene.

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