Overview
Hill’s Pet Science Diet Adult 7+ Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe 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. Adult 7+ Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Cat Food contains egg product and fish oil, which are potential allergens. Other ingredients included in this dry cat food that some cat guardians may find questionable are brewers' rice and brown rice.
Life Stages
Adult 7+ Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Cat Food is suitable for mature, senior and geriatric cats, according to its manufacturer.
Diets & Conditions
Adult 7+ Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Cat Food is suitable for cats with the following condition or dietary requirement:
Nutritional Analysis
Moisture | 8 % |
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Protein* | 30.5 % |
Fats* | 22 % |
Fiber* | 0.8 % |
Ash* | 0 % |
Carbs* | 40.5 % |
* on a dry matter basis |
Compared to other dry foods in our Cat Food Database, Adult 7+ Chicken & Brown Rice 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 7+ Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Cat Food contains approximately 409.4 calories per 100 grams, or 116.1 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 7+ Chicken & Brown Rice 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 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 Ingredients | Questionable Ingredients | Allergens |
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chicken | brewers' rice brown rice | egg product fish oil |
Full list of ingredients
Chicken, Brown Rice, Brewers Rice, Yellow Peas, Pea Protein, Chicken Fat, Egg Product, Flaxseed, Lactic Acid, Calcium Sulfate, Fish Oil, Chicken Liver Flavor, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Iodized Salt, DL-Methionine, Taurine, Green Peas, Dicalcium Phosphate, Apples, Cranberries, 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), Carrots, Calcium Carbonate, Broccoli, minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, Natural Flavors, Beta-Carotene.