Overview
Hill’s Pet Science Diet Adult 11+ Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food is an average quality dry cat food. It contains the right amount of fats and chicken, which is a quality ingredient. However, it contains too little protein and way too many carbohydrates.
Also, be careful if your cat has food sensitivities or allergies. Adult 11+ Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food contains corn gluten meal, egg product, 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
Adult 11+ Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food is suitable for senior and geriatric cats, according to its manufacturer.
Diets & Conditions
Adult 11+ Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food is suitable for cats with the following condition or dietary requirement:
Nutritional Analysis
Moisture | 8 % |
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Protein* | 32.7 % |
Fats* | 22.5 % |
Fiber* | 1.7 % |
Ash* | 0 % |
Carbs* | 37 % |
* on a dry matter basis |
Compared to other dry foods in our Cat Food Database, Adult 11+ Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food contains:
- less protein,
- more fats,
- more fiber,
- an average amount of ash,
- and an average amount of carbohydrates.
Caloric Content
Adult 11+ Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food contains approximately 408.9 calories per 100 grams, or 115.9 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.
Adult 11+ Chicken Recipe 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 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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chicken | brewers' rice corn gluten meal soybean oil wheat gluten | corn gluten meal egg product fish oil soybean oil wheat gluten |
Full list of ingredients
Chicken, Whole Grain Wheat, Corn Gluten Meal, Chicken Fat, Brewers Rice, Egg Product, Flaxseed, Dried Beet Pulp, Chicken Liver Flavor, Wheat Gluten, Lactic Acid, Fish Oil, Calcium Sulfate, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Soybean Oil, 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), Calcium Carbonate, Taurine, Dicalcium Phosphate, L-Carnitine, minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Iodized Salt, Oat Fiber, Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, Natural Flavors, Beta-Carotene, Apples, Broccoli, Carrots, Cranberries, Green Peas.