Overview
Hill’s Pet Science Diet Savory Salmon Entrée Wet Kitten Food is an average quality wet cat food. It contains the right amount of fats and some quality ingredients (pork liver, salmon). 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. Savory Salmon Entrée Wet Kitten Food contains carrageenan, corn starch, egg product, salmon, soy protein isolate 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, pork by-products and wheat flour.
Life Stages
Savory Salmon Entrée Wet Kitten Food is suitable for kittens and junior cats, according to its manufacturer.
Diets & Conditions
Savory Salmon Entrée Wet Kitten Food is suitable for cats with the following condition or dietary requirement:
Nutritional Analysis
Moisture | 82 % |
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Protein* | 44.2 % |
Fats* | 28.4 % |
Fiber* | 1.9 % |
Ash* | 0 % |
Carbs* | 16.3 % |
* on a dry matter basis |
Compared to other wet foods in our Cat Food Database, Savory Salmon Entrée Wet Kitten Food contains:
- an average amount of protein,
- more fats,
- more fiber,
- more ash,
- and an average amount of carbohydrates.
Caloric Content
Savory Salmon Entrée Wet Kitten Food contains approximately 132.1 calories per 100 grams, or 37.4 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.
Savory Salmon 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 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 salmon | carrageenan corn starch guar gum pork by-products soy protein isolate soybean meal wheat flour | carrageenan corn starch egg product salmon soy protein isolate soybean meal |
Full list of ingredients
Pork Liver, Salmon, Pork By-Products, Chicken Fat, Egg Product, Soybean Meal, Corn Starch, Soy Protein Isolate, Chicken Liver Flavor, Wheat Flour, Dicalcium Phosphate, Natural Flavor, Powdered Cellulose, Calcium Sulfate, Guar Gum, Brewers Dried Yeast, Potassium Chloride, Iodized Salt, Choline Chloride, Locust Bean Gum, Carrageenan, Taurine, 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), minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Calcium Iodate), Magnesium Oxide, Beta-Carotene.