Hill’s Science Diet Kitten Tender Chicken Recipe Cat Food
Company info
Company HQ
Topeka, Kansas
Parent company
Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc.Product info
Primary proteins
- Chicken
- Pork Liver
- Soy Protein Isolate
- Egg Whites
Ingredients
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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: 8%
Fat: 3%
Fiber: 1.5%
Moisture: 82%
Ash: 0%
Carb: 5.5%
Dry Matter Analysis
Protein: 44.44%
Fat: 16.67%
Fiber: 8.33%
Ash: 8%
Carb: 30.56%
Calorie Weighted Basis
Protein: 38.49%
Fat: 35.05%
Carb: 26.46%
Our Review
- High moisture content
- A good source of omega-3 fatty acids
- Has all the nutrients your kitten or mother cat needs
- Contains 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.
| 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 Tender Chicken Recipe 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 Chicken. Chicken is meat from the domesticated bird of the same name. In pet food, chicken is used as a primary protein source.
The third 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 fourth 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.
The fifth ingredient is Modified Rice Starch. Modified rice starch is derived from the starchy inner portion of rice grains. This type of starch has been treated to improve consistency. In pet food, modified rice starch can be used as a thickener or binder. It is also used to give food a more appealing texture while offering some carbohydrates for energy.
When we analyzed the ingredients in Hill's Science Diet Kitten Tender Chicken Recipe Cat Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.
Price Analysis
Price per oz
Product Price
$0.65
Market Price avg.
$0.5
% From the Avg
+30%
Price per 100 kcal
Product Price
$2.38
Market Price avg.
$1.66
% From the Avg
+43%
Price per day
Product Price
$1.43
Market Price avg.
$1.00
% From the Avg
+43%
Hill's Science Diet Kitten Tender Chicken Recipe Cat Food is priced well above the average market price for wet 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 Tender Chicken Recipe Cat Food to the other 63 wet kitten food recipes in our database:
DM Protein
Product info
44.44%
All Products avg.
50.77%
% From the Avg
-12%
DM Fat
Product info
16.67%
All Products avg.
24.53%
% From the Avg
-32%
DM Fiber
Product info
8.33%
All Products avg.
6.79%
% From the Avg
+23%
DM Carb
Product info
30.56%
All Products avg.
10.56%
% From the Avg
+189%
Analysis Overview
Overall, this is a meat based food that’s low in protein with low fat and high carbohydrate content relative to other wet kitten foods.
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