Hills Science Diet Adult 7+ Tender Chicken Dinner
Food for cats · by Hills
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What to watch for
- Dextrose Moderate risk
A simple sugar. Dogs have no dietary need for added sugar; it adds calories and is mainly there to make food more appealing. - Titanium dioxide Moderate risk
A white pigment. In 2021 EFSA concluded it could no longer be considered safe as a human food additive because DNA damage could not be ruled out. It adds nothing for dogs. - Wheat flour Low risk
Ground wheat, common in treats and biscuits as a binder. Wheat is a known allergen for some dogs. - Wheat gluten Low risk
Wheat protein used to bind wet foods and raise the protein number. Less complete than animal protein. - Salt Low risk
Salt supplies sodium and chloride, which dogs need. Pet foods use small amounts; high salt is mainly a concern for dogs with heart or kidney disease. - Caramel colour Low risk
A brown color made by heating sugars, used to make food look 'meaty'. EFSA judged it acceptable at normal intakes, but it does nothing for your dog. - Copper sulfate Low risk
A source of copper, an essential trace mineral. Some breeds accumulate copper in the liver, and vets have raised concern that some dog foods supply more than dogs need. - Low protein 10.6%
Below 30% on a dry-matter basis (cat).
What it does well
- Taurine added
Cats need taurine in their diet; this label lists it.
Ingredients
Water, Chicken, Pork Liver, Wheat Flour, Wheat Gluten, Dextrose, Modified Rice Starch, Oat Fiber, Egg Whites, Chicken Liver Flavor, Soybean Oil, Titanium Dioxide color, Dicalcium Phosphate, Potassium Chloride, Fish Oil, Choline Chloride, L-Lysine, Calcium Carbonate, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Ascorbic Acid, Niacin Supplement, Pyroxidine Hydrochloride, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid), Iodized Salt, Taurine, Guar Gum, Calcium Chloride, Caramel color, minerals (Zinc Oxide, Ferrous Sulfide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate), Beta-Carotene
Guaranteed analysis
| Crude protein (min) | 9.54% |
|---|---|
| Crude fat (min) | 4.93% |
| Crude fiber (max) | 0.538% |
| Calories | 4,170 kcal/kg |
What the label cannot tell you
- Ingredient order is by weight before cooking; fresh meat counts water.
- Mineral levels are not printed on this label.
Sizes and barcodes
- Science Diet Adult 7+ Tender Chicken Dinner UPC 0052742177601
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