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Overview

Hill’s Pet Prescription Diet Z/D Skin/Food Sensitivities Original Flavor Dry Cat Food is an average quality dry cat food. It contains hydrolyzed chicken liver, which is a quality ingredient. 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. Z/D Skin/Food Sensitivities Original Flavor Dry Cat Food contains soybean oil, which is a potential allergen. Another ingredient included in this dry cat food that some cat guardians may find questionable is brewers' rice.

Life Stages

Z/D Skin/Food Sensitivities Original Flavor Dry Cat Food is suitable for cats in all stages of life, according to its manufacturer.

Diets & Conditions

Z/D Skin/Food Sensitivities Original Flavor Dry Cat Food is suitable for cats with one or more of the following conditions and dietary requirements:

Nutritional Analysis

Moisture8 %
Protein*34.5 %
Fats*15.2 %
Fiber*3.2 %
Ash*0 %
Carbs*40.7 %
* on a dry matter basis

Compared to other dry foods in our Cat Food Database, Z/D Skin/Food Sensitivities Original Flavor Dry Cat Food contains:

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

Caloric Content

Z/D Skin/Food Sensitivities Original Flavor Dry Cat Food contains approximately 368.8 calories per 100 grams, or 104.6 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.

Z/D Skin/Food Sensitivities Original 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 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
hydrolyzed chicken liverbrewers' rice
soybean oil
soybean oil

Full list of ingredients

Brewers Rice, Hydrolyzed Chicken Liver, Rice Protein Concentrate, Powdered Cellulose, Soybean Oil, Coconut Oil, Chicken Liver Flavor, Calcium Carbonate, Lactic Acid, Potassium Chloride, Calcium Sulfate, Glyceryl Monostearate, Dicalcium Phosphate, L-Threonine, DL-Methionine, L-Lysine, Choline Chloride, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Taurine, Iodized Salt, Potassium Citrate, L-Tryptophan, 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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