Overview
Hill’s Pet Science Diet Indoor Adult 7+ Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food is an average quality dry cat food. It contains chicken, which is a quality ingredient. 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. Indoor Adult 7+ Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food contains corn gluten meal, 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
Indoor Adult 7+ Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food is suitable for mature, senior and geriatric cats, according to its manufacturer.
Diets & Conditions
Indoor Adult 7+ Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food is suitable for cats with one or more of the following conditions and dietary requirements:
Nutritional Analysis
Moisture | 8 % |
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Protein* | 34.1 % |
Fats* | 17 % |
Fiber* | 8.6 % |
Ash* | 0 % |
Carbs* | 33.8 % |
* on a dry matter basis |
Compared to other dry foods in our Cat Food Database, Indoor Adult 7+ 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
Indoor Adult 7+ Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food contains approximately 359.3 calories per 100 grams, or 101.9 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.
Indoor Adult 7+ 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 Ingredients | Questionable Ingredients | Allergens |
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chicken | brewers' rice 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, Wheat Gluten, Brewers Rice, Dried Beet Pulp, Pork Flavor, Calcium Sulfate, Lactic Acid, Potassium Chloride, Soybean Oil, Fish Oil, Dicalcium Phosphate, Choline Chloride, Taurine, 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, Iodized Salt, minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), L-Carnitine, Oat Fiber, Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, Natural Flavors, Beta-Carotene, Apples, Broccoli, Carrots, Cranberries, Green Peas.