Overview
Hill’s Pet Science Diet Adult Hairball Control Savory Chicken Entrée Wet Cat Food is an average quality wet cat food. It contains the right amount of fats and some quality ingredients (chicken, pork liver, turkey giblets). However, it contains too little protein and way too many carbohydrates.
Also, be careful if your cat has food sensitivities or allergies. Adult Hairball Control Savory Chicken Entrée Wet Cat Food contains carrageenan, corn gluten meal, corn starch and soybean oil, 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 Hairball Control Savory Chicken Entrée Wet Cat Food is suitable for prime and mature cats, according to its manufacturer.
Diets & Conditions
Adult Hairball Control Savory Chicken Entrée Wet Cat Food is suitable for cats with one or more of the following conditions and dietary requirements:
Nutritional Analysis
Moisture | 82 % |
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Protein* | 33.7 % |
Fats* | 24.2 % |
Fiber* | 9.9 % |
Ash* | 0 % |
Carbs* | 24.9 % |
* on a dry matter basis |
Compared to other wet foods in our Cat Food Database, Adult Hairball Control Savory Chicken Entrée Wet Cat Food contains:
- less protein,
- an average amount of fats,
- more fiber,
- more ash,
- and more carbohydrates.
Caloric Content
Adult Hairball Control Savory Chicken Entrée Wet Cat Food contains approximately 107.3 calories per 100 grams, or 30.4 calories per ounce. This is an average amount of calories compared to 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 Hairball Control Savory Chicken 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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chicken pork liver turkey giblets | carrageenan corn gluten meal corn starch guar gum pork by-products soybean oil wheat flour | carrageenan corn gluten meal corn starch soybean oil |
Full list of ingredients
Chicken, Turkey Giblets, Pork By-Products, Pork Liver, Powdered Cellulose, Corn Starch, Corn Gluten Meal, Wheat Flour, Chicken Fat, Soybean Oil, Chicken Liver Flavor, Natural Flavor, Dicalcium Phosphate, Brewers Dried Yeast, Guar Gum, Potassium Chloride, Iodized Salt, Choline Chloride, Locust Bean Gum, Carrageenan, Taurine, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Ascorbic Acid (source of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid), Calcium Carbonate, minerals (Zinc Oxide, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Iodate), Calcium Sulfate, DL-Methionine, Magnesium Oxide, Beta-Carotene.