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Hill’s Science Diet Adult Tender Ocean Fish Dinner Canned Cat Food

Hill's Science Diet Adult Tender Ocean Fish Dinner Canned Cat Food
Company info
Company HQ
Topeka, Kansas
Parent company
Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc.
Product info
Age Range: Adult
Food Form Wet Cat Food
Cost per day: $0.93
Primary proteins
  • Ocean Fish
  • Chicken
  • Pork Liver
  • Egg Whites

Ingredients

Water, Ocean Fish, Chicken, Pork Liver, Wheat Flour, Wheat Gluten, Dextrose, Modified Rice Starch, Oat Hulls, Soybean Oil, Egg Whites, Glycine, Fish Oil, Natural Flavor, Dicalcium Phosphate, Potassium Chloride, Guar Gum, Choline Chloride, Calcium Chloride, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Niacin Supplement, Ascorbic Acid (Source Of Vitamin C), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (Source Of Vitamin K), Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Taurine, Iodized Salt, Minerals (Zinc Oxide, Ferrous Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate), Caramel Color, Beta-Carotene.

Overall Score

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73%

Ratings

? This rating is determined by comparing the food’s nutritional content to AAFCO standards and other foods in our database. Nutrient Value 100%
? Each recipe is evaluated based on a 5-point ingredient rating system that measures ingredients’ nutritional value, safety, and more. Quality of Ingredients 65%
? We scan the FDA’s database and rate each brand by the number of recalls in its history. Brands with fewer recalls receive higher ratings. Recall History 26%
? By comparing the prices of foods in our database, we determine if a food is above or below market average price. Lower-priced foods receive higher ratings. Price 69%
? This metric is based on customer ratings from various retailers. Customer Experience 77%
? Our rating system evaluates each food’s manufacturing method, assigning higher ratings to manufacturing processes that promote higher nutritional value. Manufacturing Method 50%
? Based on the variety of sizes available. Size Variety 100%

Estimated Nutrient Content

To understand the nutrient content of pet food, we visualize its macronutrient composition in three ways. In the charts below, you’ll see a guaranteed analysis on an as-fed basis, a dry matter analysis, and a breakdown of the food’s macronutrients on a calorie-weighted basis.

Remember that all of these values are estimates based on the guaranteed analysis published by the company, and the food’s actual nutrient values may be slightly different.

Guaranteed Analysis

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Protein: 7.8%

Fat: 2.5%

Fiber: 1.5%

Moisture: 88.2%

Ash: 0%

Carb: 0%

Dry Matter Analysis

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Protein: 66.1%

Fat: 21.19%

Fiber: 12.71%

Ash: 8%

Carb: 0%

Calorie Weighted Basis

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Protein: 56.23%

Fat: 43.77%

Carb: 0%

Our Review

Pros
  • Low carbohydrate content
  • High moisture content
  • Rich in species-appropriate animal protein
  • Affordable
  • A good source of omega-3 fatty acids
Cons
  • Contains a small amount of plant-based proteins
  • Contains artificial food dyes
  • The brand has had multiple recalls over recent years
  • Some cats may be allergic to fish

Recall History

The following list (if present) shows all cat food recalls related to Hill's Science Diet since 2011. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.

Hill's Science Diet - Dry dog food (06/02/2014) -+
Date: 06/02/2014
Company Name: Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc.
Product Description: Dry dog food
Recall Reason: Salmonella
Hill's Science Diet - Canned dog Food (11/28/2015) -+
Date: 11/28/2015
Company Name: Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc.
Product Description: Canned dog Food
Recall Reason: Labeling problems
Hill's Science Diet - Canned Dog Food (01/31/2019) -+
Date: 01/31/2019
Company Name: Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc.
Product Description: Canned Dog Food
Recall Reason: Potentially Elevated Levels of Vitamin D
Hill's Prescription Diet - Canned Dog Food (01/31/2019) -+
Date: 01/31/2019
Company Name: Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc.
Product Description: Canned Dog Food
Recall Reason: Potentially Elevated Levels of Vitamin D
Hill's Science Diet - Canned Dog Food (05/21/2019) -+
Date: 05/21/2019
Company Name: Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc.
Product Description: Canned Dog Food
Recall Reason: Potentially Elevated Levels of Vitamin D
Hill's Prescription Diet - Canned Dog Food (05/21/2019) -+
Date: 05/21/2019
Company Name: Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc.
Product Description: Canned Dog Food
Recall Reason: Potentially Elevated Levels of Vitamin D

Ingredient Review

Our review of Hill's Science Diet Adult Tender Ocean Fish Dinner Canned Cat Food begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.

The first ingredient is Water. Water is added to pet food as a blending agent, or as a thinning agent. It is typically found in wet or moist foods rather than in dry kibble.

The second ingredient is Ocean Fish. Ocean fish is a general term for the meat from saltwater fish. In pet food, ocean fish can serve as a source of dietary protein and many other nutrients including Omega-3 fatty acids.

The third ingredient is Chicken. Chicken is meat from the domesticated bird of the same name. In pet food, chicken is used as a primary protein source.

The fourth ingredient is Pork Liver. Pork liver is organ meat from swine. The pork liver in pet food is a source of protein, iron, and many other nutrients.

The fifth ingredient is Wheat Flour. Wheat flour is finely ground wheat, sometimes enriched with vitamins. In pet food, wheat flour serves as a binding and bulking agent. It is also a source of fiber and carbohydrates.

When we analyzed the ingredients in Hill's Science Diet Adult Tender Ocean Fish Dinner Canned Cat Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.

Price Analysis

Price per oz

Product Price

$0.45

Market Price avg.

$0.53

% From the Avg

-15%

Price per 100 kcal

Product Price

$1.55

Market Price avg.

$2.15

% From the Avg

-28%

Price per day

Product Price

$0.93

Market Price avg.

$1.29

% From the Avg

-28%

Hill's Science Diet Adult Tender Ocean Fish Dinner Canned Cat Food is priced below the average market price for wet cat food.

Nutritional Analysis

Adult cat foods can have a lot of variability in calorie density but generally meet requirements for the average active cat. With formulations addressing a wide variety of needs, including weight loss or gain, indoor or outdoor living, or hairball problems, individual recipes may vary greatly in calorie, fiber, and nutritional content.

With that in mind, we’ve compared Hill's Science Diet Adult Tender Ocean Fish Dinner Canned Cat Food to the other 1538 wet cat food recipes in our database:

DM Protein

DM Protein

Product info

66.1%

All Products avg.

52.97%

% From the Avg

+25%

DM Fat

DM Fat

Product info

21.19%

All Products avg.

17.71%

% From the Avg

+20%

DM Fiber

DM Fiber

Product info

12.71%

All Products avg.

6.38%

% From the Avg

+99%

DM Carb

DM Carb

Product info

0%

All Products avg.

14%

% From the Avg

-100%

Analysis Overview

Overall, this is a meat based food that’s high in protein with high fat and low carbohydrate content relative to other wet cat foods.

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