Overview
Hill’s Pet Science Diet Adult Hairball Control Ocean Fish Entrée Wet Cat Food is an average quality wet cat food. It contains the right amount of fats and some quality ingredients (pork liver, tuna). It also has a sufficient amount of protein. However, it contains way too many carbohydrates.
Also, be careful if your cat has food sensitivities or allergies. Adult Hairball Control Ocean Fish Entrée Wet Cat Food contains carrageenan, corn starch, soybean oil, tuna 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 Hairball Control Ocean Fish Entrée Wet Cat Food is suitable for prime and mature cats, according to its manufacturer.
Diets & Conditions
Adult Hairball Control Ocean Fish 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* | 37.7 % |
Fats* | 22.7 % |
Fiber* | 9.4 % |
Ash* | 0 % |
Carbs* | 23.7 % |
* on a dry matter basis |
Compared to other wet foods in our Cat Food Database, Adult Hairball Control Ocean Fish Entrée Wet Cat Food contains:
- less protein,
- an average amount of fats,
- an average amount of fiber,
- more ash,
- and an average amount of carbohydrates.
Caloric Content
Adult Hairball Control Ocean Fish Entrée Wet Cat Food contains approximately 115.4 calories per 100 grams, or 32.7 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 Ocean Fish Entrée Wet 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 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 tuna | carrageenan corn starch guar gum pork by-products soybean oil wheat flour whole grain corn | carrageenan corn starch soybean oil tuna whole grain corn |
Full list of ingredients
Pork Liver, Tuna, Pork By-Products, Powdered Cellulose, Chicken Fat, Wheat Flour, Corn Starch, Soybean Oil, Whole Grain Corn, Chicken Liver Flavor, Natural Flavor, Calcium Sulfate, Dicalcium Phosphate, Guar Gum, Locust Bean Gum, Brewers Dried Yeast, Calcium Carbonate, Choline Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Carrageenan, DL-Methionine, Iodized Salt, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Thiamine Mononitrate, Niacin Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin, Riboflavin Supplement, Folic Acid), L-Carnitine, Taurine, minerals (Zinc Oxide, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Iodate), Beta-Carotene.