Hill's Science Diet Adult Light Liver & Chicken Entree Canned Cat Food

Name: Hill's Science Diet Adult Light Liver & Chicken Entree Canned Cat Food
Brand: Hill's Science Diet

Wet food for cats · Adult · by Hill's Science Diet

49/100 · Poor

We have not seen this label’s AAFCO statement yet.

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What to watch for

Carrageenan Moderate risk
A seaweed-based thickener in many wet foods. EFSA kept it allowed but flagged data gaps, and animal studies have linked degraded carrageenan to gut inflammation.
Wheat flour Low risk
Ground wheat, common in treats and biscuits as a binder. Wheat is a known allergen for some dogs.
Powdered cellulose Low risk
Purified plant fiber used to add bulk, often in weight-control foods. Safe, but provides no nutrients.
Corn gluten meal Low risk
The protein left after starch is removed from corn. It raises the protein number on the label cheaply, but plant protein is less complete than meat protein.
Natural flavor Low risk
Flavoring from natural sources. Normally safe, but the term can hide which animal or plant it came from, which matters for allergies.
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.

What it does well

High protein 166.8%
40% or more on a dry-matter basis (cat).
Taurine added
Cats need taurine in their diet; this label lists it.

Ingredients

Water, Pork Liver, Pork By-Products, Chicken, Rice, Wheat Flour, Powdered Cellulose, Corn Starch, Corn Gluten Meal, Chicken Liver Flavor, Dicalcium Phosphate, Flaxseed, Fish Oil, Locust Bean Gum, Guar Gum, Calcium Carbonate, Potassium Chloride, Brewers Dried Yeast, Natural Flavor, Choline Chloride, Iodized Salt, Caramel color, Carrageenan, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Ascorbic Acid (source of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid), Taurine, DL-Methionine, Calcium Sulfate, L-Lysine, minerals (Zinc Oxide, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Iodate), Beta-Carotene.

Guaranteed analysis

Crude protein (min)	36.7%
Crude fat (min)	15%
Crude fiber (max)	3%
Calcium (min)	1.01%
Phosphorus (min)	0.8%

What the label cannot tell you

Ingredient order is by weight before cooking; fresh meat counts water.
We could not find the AAFCO nutritional adequacy statement for this product. Scan the bag to confirm it is complete and balanced.

Sizes and barcodes

Hill's Science Diet Adult Light Liver & Chicken Entree Canned Cat Food - 5.5-oz, case of 24 UPC 052742662213

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