Overview
Hill’s Pet Science Diet Liver & Chicken Entrée Wet Kitten Food is an above average wet cat food. It contains the right amount of fats and some quality ingredients (chicken, pork liver). It also has a sufficient amount of protein and quite a lot of carbohydrates.
Still, a word of caution is required if your cat has food sensitivities or allergies. Liver & Chicken Entrée Wet Kitten Food contains carrageenan, corn gluten meal, corn starch, egg product, fish oil and soybean meal, which are potential allergens. Other ingredients included in this wet cat food that some cat guardians may find questionable are guar gum and pork by-products.
Life Stages
Liver & Chicken Entrée Wet Kitten Food is suitable for kittens and junior cats, according to its manufacturer.
Diets & Conditions
Liver & Chicken Entrée Wet Kitten Food is suitable for cats with the following condition or dietary requirement:
Nutritional Analysis
Moisture | 82 % |
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Protein* | 45.5 % |
Fats* | 29.2 % |
Fiber* | 0.9 % |
Ash* | 9.5 % |
Carbs* | 14.8 % |
* on a dry matter basis |
Compared to other wet foods in our Cat Food Database, Liver & Chicken Entrée Wet Kitten Food contains:
- an average amount of protein,
- more fats,
- more fiber,
- an average amount of ash,
- and an average amount of carbohydrates.
Caloric Content
Liver & Chicken Entrée Wet Kitten Food contains approximately 133.3 calories per 100 grams, or 37.8 calories per ounce. This is more than 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.
Liver & Chicken Entrée Wet Kitten 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 slightly elevated, but still within an acceptable range. If you feed this to your cat regularly, keep an eye on her weight and water intake. If either one goes up, it might be a sign your cat is pre-diabetic.
Ingredients
Quality Ingredients | Questionable Ingredients | Allergens |
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chicken pork liver | carrageenan corn gluten meal corn starch guar gum pork by-products soybean meal | carrageenan corn gluten meal corn starch egg product fish oil soybean meal |
Full list of ingredients
Pork Liver, Pork By-Products, Chicken, Chicken Fat, Egg Product, Corn Starch, Pork Protein Isolate, Soybean Meal, Corn Gluten Meal, Chicken Liver Flavor, Dicalcium Phosphate, Fish Oil, Calcium Carbonate, L-Lysine, Brewers Dried Yeast, Guar Gum, Natural Flavor, Potassium Chloride, Powdered Cellulose, Iodized Salt, Calcium Sulfate, Dried Beet Pulp, Locust Bean Gum, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Thiamine Mononitrate, Niacin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid), DL-Methionine, Carrageenan, Taurine, Magnesium Oxide, Sodium Tripolyphosphate, minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Calcium Iodate), L-Tryptophan, Beta-Carotene.