Kitten Liver & Chicken Entree
Hill's Science Diet
$0.40–$0.70/oz
At a Glance
Higher protein than 70% of similar foods
Protein is the building block of strong muscles, healthy organs, and a shiny coat. This food packs more of it than most in its category.
4 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.
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.
Corn Protein Meal
A plant-based protein used to bump up the protein number on the label at a lower... See full analysis in the app.
Sources
- Mueller et al. 2016, BMC Veterinary Research (allergen review)
Powdered Cellulose
Purified plant fiber, essentially wood pulp. Not digestible, but that's the poin... See full analysis in the app.
Carrageenan
Carrageenan is a seaweed-derived thickener. Food-grade carrageenan is GRAS, but... See full analysis in the app.
Sources
- Tobacman 2001, Environmental Health Perspectives
- IARC Monographs Vol. 10 (degraded carrageenan)
- FDA GRAS status (food-grade carrageenan)
Sodium Tripolyphosphate
An inorganic phosphate additive. The phosphorus in additives like this hits a ca... See full analysis in the app.
Sources
- Coltherd et al. 2019, British Journal of Nutrition (plasma P spikes)
- Alexander et al. 2019, British Journal of Nutrition (kidney damage in cats)
- Dobenecker et al. 2018, J Feline Medicine and Surgery
- Laflamme et al. 2020, J Veterinary Internal Medicine (review)
- Stockman 2024, J Feline Medicine and Surgery (no regulatory limit)
Nutrition
Compared to 1770 similar cat wet foods
Ingredients
Compared to 1770 similar cat wet foods
Full Ingredient List
Water, Pork Liver, Pork By-Products, Chicken, Chicken Fat, Egg Product, Corn Starch, Soybean Meal, Corn Protein Meal, Spray Dried Pork Stock, Chicken Liver Flavor, Dicalcium Phosphate, Ground Pecan Shells, Calcium Carbonate, Brewers Dried Yeast, Guar Gum, Natural Flavor, Potassium Chloride, Powdered Cellulose, Flaxseed, Dried Beet Pulp, Dried Citrus Pulp, Iodized Salt, Calcium Sulfate, Fructooligosaccharides (FOS), Locust Bean Gum, Fish Oil, L-Lysine, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Thiamine Mononitrate, Niacin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid), Pressed Cranberries, Taurine, Carrageenan, Oat Fiber, Magnesium Oxide, Sodium Tripolyphosphate, minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Calcium Iodate), Beta-Carotene
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⚕ 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.
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