Hill's Prescription Diet k/d Early Support Chicken

k/d Early Support Chicken

Hill's Prescription Diet

#99999 of 0 $0.90/oz

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At a Glance

Marine omega-3 source (EPA/DHA direct) ▾

This food includes a marine omega-3 source like fish oil or salmon oil, which delivers EPA and DHA directly. Plant sources like flaxseed only provide ALA, which pets convert very poorly.

Higher moisture for better hydration ▾

Cats evolved to get most of their water from food. Higher moisture helps keep kidneys happy and supports healthy hydration.

Powdered Cellulose ▾

Purified plant fiber, essentially wood pulp. Not digestible, but that's the poin... See full analysis in the app.

Menadione (Vitamin K3) ▾

Menadione sodium bisulfite (synthetic vitamin K3) is banned in human food supple... See full analysis in the app.

Sources
  • EU Directive 2002/46/EC (human supplement ban)
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Nutrition

Compared to 1770 similar cat wet foods

Protein (dry-matter) 36.7%

Protein (dry-matter)

Protein content after removing water, so wet and dry foods can be compared fairly.

 Top 92%
Fat (dry-matter) 23.3%

Fat (dry-matter)

Fat content after removing water. Important for energy and nutrient absorption.

 Top 23%
Fiber (dry-matter) 13.3%

Fiber (dry-matter)

Fiber content after removing water. Supports healthy digestion.

 Top 5%
Moisture 85

Moisture

Water content. Higher moisture helps with hydration, especially for cats.

 Top 12%
Taurine (dry-matter) 0.3%

Taurine (dry-matter)

An amino acid vital for heart and eye health, especially in cats.

 Top 36%
Nutrient Transparency 1.0%

Nutrient Transparency

How many nutrients the brand reports beyond the basic required minimums.

 Top 59%

Ingredients

Compared to 1770 similar cat wet foods

Named Protein Sources 2

Named Protein Sources

How many of the top 5 ingredients are identifiable, single-species proteins like chicken or salmon.

 Top 47%
Primary Protein Quality 4

Primary Protein Quality

Quality of the first protein listed. Whole meat ranks higher than meals or by-products.

 Top 45%
Low Filler Content 0

Low Filler Content

Corn, wheat, and soy in the top ingredients. Fewer fillers is better.

 Bottom 43%
Ingredient Simplicity 33

Ingredient Simplicity

Total number of ingredients. Simpler recipes can be easier to digest.

 Bottom 85%
Omega-3 Source 2

Omega-3 Source

Whether the omega-3 comes from fish oil (delivers EPA/DHA directly) or just flaxseed (plant ALA, which pets convert very poorly).

 Top 15%
Label Transparency 0

Label Transparency

Whether the same ingredient is listed in multiple forms (like pea protein + pea fiber) to make meat appear higher on the label.

 Bottom 49%

Full Ingredient List

Water, Chicken, Pork Liver, Carrots, Rice, Pea Protein, Rice Starch, Chicken Fat, Spinach, Wheat Gluten, Natural Flavor, Fish Oil, Powdered Cellulose, Potassium Alginate, Egg Whites, Calcium Lactate, Calcium Gluconate, L-Arginine, Betaine, Guar Gum, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (source of Vitamin K), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Whole Grain Oats, Sodium Tripolyphosphate, Taurine, L-Lysine, Fructooligosaccharides (FOS), Calcium Chloride, Dicalcium Phosphate, Choline Chloride, Potassium Citrate, L-Carnitine, minerals (Zinc Oxide, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Iodate), Calcium Carbonate

Calories

1095 kcal/kg Energy density
90 kcal/can Per serving

⚕ Manufacturer Quality

Hill's Prescription Diet meets WSAVA Global Nutrition Committee guidelines: full-time veterinary nutritionist on staff, own manufacturing, AAFCO feeding trials, and published research.

Where to Buy

Chewy $61.99

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