Hill’s Science Diet Kitten Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food
Company info
Company HQ
Topeka, Kansas
Parent company
Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc.Product info
Primary proteins
- Chicken
- Egg Product
Ingredients
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
Protein: 33%
Fat: 19%
Fiber: 3.5%
Moisture: 8%
Ash: 0%
Carb: 36.5%
Dry Matter Analysis
Protein: 35.87%
Fat: 20.65%
Fiber: 3.8%
Ash: 8%
Carb: 39.67%
Calorie Weighted Basis
Protein: 28.54%
Fat: 39.9%
Carb: 31.56%
Our Review
- Made with fiber-rich flaxseed
- Rich in species-appropriate animal protein
- A good source of omega-3 fatty acids
- Most customers have good experiences with this food
- Has all the nutrients your kitten or mother cat needs
- Expensive
- Low in moisture
- Contains a small amount of plant-based proteins
- 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.
| Date: | 06/02/2014 |
|---|---|
| Company Name: | Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc. |
| Product Description: | Dry dog food |
| Recall Reason: | Salmonella |
| Date: | 11/28/2015 |
|---|---|
| Company Name: | Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc. |
| Product Description: | Canned dog Food |
| Recall Reason: | Labeling problems |
| Date: | 01/31/2019 |
|---|---|
| Company Name: | Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc. |
| Product Description: | Canned Dog Food |
| Recall Reason: | Potentially Elevated Levels of Vitamin D |
| Date: | 01/31/2019 |
|---|---|
| Company Name: | Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc. |
| Product Description: | Canned Dog Food |
| Recall Reason: | Potentially Elevated Levels of Vitamin D |
| Date: | 05/21/2019 |
|---|---|
| Company Name: | Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc. |
| Product Description: | Canned Dog Food |
| Recall Reason: | Potentially Elevated Levels of Vitamin D |
| 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 Kitten Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.
The first 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 second ingredient is Brown Rice. Brown rice is a name for whole-grain rice with its outer hull removed. The brown rice in pet food can be a source of carbohydrates and fiber. Brown rice also contains omega-6 fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals
The third ingredient is Wheat Gluten. Wheat gluten is a good source of digestible protein. In pet food, wheat gluten is used as a binding agent and texturizer as well as a protein source.
The fourth ingredient is Chicken Fat. Chicken fat is a good source of omega-6 fatty acids including linoleic acid. In pet food, chicken fat also adds flavor, improves consistency, and serves as a source of the animal fat pets need for overall wellbeing.
The fifth ingredient is Egg Product. Egg product is a broad term that can refer to egg yolks, egg whites, whole eggs, eggshells, or any combination of different parts of the egg. In pet food, egg product is typically used as a source of protein, although it also has thickening and binding properties.
When we analyzed the ingredients in Hill's Science Diet Kitten Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.
Price Analysis
Price per lb
Product Price
$3.68
Market Price avg.
$4.95
% From the Avg
-26%
Price per 100 kcal
Product Price
$0.21
Market Price avg.
$0.28
% From the Avg
-24%
Price per day
Product Price
$0.13
Market Price avg.
$0.17
% From the Avg
-24%
Hill's Science Diet Kitten Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food is priced below the average market price for dry kitten food.
Nutritional Analysis
Because kittens are rapidly growing and developing, they have higher requirements for calories, protein, and other nutrients. Kitten foods have a higher caloric density to provide for the energy needs for growth. It’s recommended that kittens consume a kitten diet until they reach 1 year of age.
With that in mind, we’ve compared Hill's Science Diet Kitten Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food to the other 51 dry kitten food recipes in our database:
DM Protein
Product info
35.87%
All Products avg.
40.93%
% From the Avg
-12%
DM Fat
Product info
20.65%
All Products avg.
20.41%
% From the Avg
+1%
DM Fiber
Product info
3.8%
All Products avg.
4.05%
% From the Avg
-6%
DM Carb
Product info
39.67%
All Products avg.
32.98%
% From the Avg
+20%
Analysis Overview
Overall, this is a meat based food that’s low in protein with moderate fat and high carbohydrate content relative to other dry kitten foods.
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