Hill's Science Diet Adult Perfect Digestion Chicken, Barley, & Whole Oats Recipe

Adult Perfect Digestion Chicken, Barley, & Whole Oats Recipe

Hill's Science Diet

#387 of 558 $0.34/oz

$0.20–$0.40/oz

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At a Glance

3 named protein sources in the top ingredients ▾

Named proteins like "chicken" or "salmon" tell you exactly what your pet is eating. Vague labels like "meat meal" leave you guessing.

Real whole meat as the first protein ingredient ▾

When whole meat tops the ingredient list, it means protein is the star of the recipe, not an afterthought.

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.

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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)

Nutrition

Compared to 606 similar cat dry foods

Protein (dry-matter) 33.2%

Protein (dry-matter)

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

 Top 88%
Fat (dry-matter) 15.8%

Fat (dry-matter)

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

 Top 62%
Fiber (dry-matter) 4.3%

Fiber (dry-matter)

Fiber content after removing water. Supports healthy digestion.

 Top 64%
Moisture 8

Moisture

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

 Top 88%
Nutrient Transparency 2.0%

Nutrient Transparency

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

 Top 63%

Ingredients

Compared to 606 similar cat dry foods

Named Protein Sources 3

Named Protein Sources

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

 Top 20%
Primary Protein Quality 4

Primary Protein Quality

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

 Top 33%
Low Filler Content 1

Low Filler Content

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

 Bottom 70%
Ingredient Simplicity 31

Ingredient Simplicity

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

 Bottom 46%
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 27%
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 37%

Full Ingredient List

Chicken, Cracked Pearled Barley, Corn Protein Meal, Chicken Fat, Chicken Meal, Whole Grain Oats, Whole Grain Corn, Chicken Liver Flavor, Ground Pecan Shells, Lactic Acid, Potassium Chloride, Calcium Sulfate, Flaxseed, Dried Beet Pulp, Dried Citrus Pulp, Choline Chloride, Soybean Oil, Iodized Salt, L-Lysine, Fish Oil, Pressed Cranberries, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Source Of Vitamin C), Thiamine Mononitrate, Niacin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Biotin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (Source Of Vitamin K)), Taurine, Pumpkin, Minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), DL-Methionine, Calcium Carbonate, Dicalcium Phosphate, Mixed Tocopherols For Freshness, Natural Flavors, Beta-Carotene

Calories

469 kcal/cup Per serving

⚕ Manufacturer Quality

Hill's Science 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 $69.99

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