Overview
Hill’s Pet Science Diet Adult 1-6 Savory Salmon Entrée Wet Cat Food is an average quality wet cat food. It contains the right amount of fats and some quality ingredients (pork liver, salmon). However, it contains too little protein and way too many carbohydrates.
Also, be careful if your cat has food sensitivities or allergies. Adult 1-6 Savory Salmon Entrée Wet Cat Food contains carrageenan, corn gluten meal, corn starch, salmon and whole grain corn, which are potential allergens. Other ingredients included in this wet cat food that some cat guardians may find questionable are guar gum, pork by-products and wheat flour.
Life Stages
Adult 1-6 Savory Salmon Entrée Wet Cat Food is suitable for junior and prime cats, according to its manufacturer.
Nutritional Analysis
Moisture | 82 % |
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Protein* | 36.6 % |
Fats* | 25.9 % |
Fiber* | 4.2 % |
Ash* | 6 % |
Carbs* | 27.4 % |
* on a dry matter basis |
Compared to other wet foods in our Cat Food Database, Adult 1-6 Savory Salmon Entrée Wet Cat Food contains:
- less protein,
- more fats,
- an average amount of fiber,
- an average amount of ash,
- and more carbohydrates.
Caloric Content
Adult 1-6 Savory Salmon Entrée Wet Cat Food contains approximately 118.3 calories per 100 grams, or 33.5 calories per ounce. This is more than other wet 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.
Adult 1-6 Savory Salmon Entrée Wet 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 the right amount of fat to keep your cat fit and healthy.
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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pork liver salmon | carrageenan corn gluten meal corn starch guar gum pork by-products wheat flour whole grain corn | carrageenan corn gluten meal corn starch salmon whole grain corn |
Full list of ingredients
Pork Liver, Salmon, Pork By-Products, Wheat Flour, Chicken Fat, Whole Grain Corn, Corn Starch, Powdered Cellulose, Chicken Liver Flavor, Corn Gluten Meal, Natural Flavor, Guar Gum, Locust Bean Gum, Brewers Dried Yeast, Potassium Chloride, Calcium Carbonate, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin, Riboflavin Supplement, Folic Acid), Taurine, Carrageenan, Choline Chloride, Iodized Salt, L-Lysine, DL-Methionine, minerals (Zinc Oxide, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Iodate), Beta-Carotene.