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Overview

Hill’s Pet Science Diet Adult Hairball Control Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food is an average quality dry cat food. It contains some quality ingredients (chicken, chicken meal). 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. Adult Hairball Control Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food contains corn gluten meal, fish oil, soybean oil and wheat gluten, which are potential allergens.

Life Stages

Adult Hairball Control Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food is suitable for prime and mature cats, according to its manufacturer.

Diets & Conditions

Adult Hairball Control Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food is suitable for cats with one or more of the following conditions and dietary requirements:

Nutritional Analysis

Moisture8 %
Protein*33.9 %
Fats*19.3 %
Fiber*9.2 %
Ash*0 %
Carbs*31 %
* on a dry matter basis

Compared to other dry foods in our Cat Food Database, Adult Hairball Control Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food contains:

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

Caloric Content

Adult Hairball Control Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food contains approximately 367.3 calories per 100 grams, or 104.1 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.

Adult Hairball Control Chicken Recipe 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
chicken
chicken meal
corn gluten meal
soybean oil
wheat gluten
corn gluten meal
fish oil
soybean oil
wheat gluten

Full list of ingredients

Chicken, Whole Grain Wheat, Corn Gluten Meal, Chicken Fat, Powdered Cellulose, Chicken Meal, Wheat Gluten, Chicken Liver Flavor, Dried Beet Pulp, Calcium Sulfate, Lactic Acid, Soybean Oil, Potassium Chloride, Fish Oil, Choline Chloride, L-Lysine, Iodized Salt, Dicalcium Phosphate, 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), Taurine, minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, Natural Flavors, Green Peas, Apples, Cranberries, Carrots, Broccoli, Beta-Carotene.

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