Hill's Science Diet Cat - Kitten, Variety

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

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What to watch for

• Menadione sodium bisulfite complex Moderate risk
  A synthetic form of vitamin K (K3). EFSA concluded it is safe for dogs at the levels used in feed, but it is flagged as a precaution: it is a synthetic form not used in human supplements, and natural vitamin K1 is an alternative.
• 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.
• Soybean meal Low risk
  Ground soybeans after oil extraction, a cheap plant protein. Soy is a recognised food allergen in some dogs and can cause gas.
• Soy protein isolate Low risk
  Concentrated soy protein used to raise the protein number. Soy is a recognised allergen for some dogs.
• Wheat flour Low risk
  Ground wheat, common in treats and biscuits as a binder. Wheat is a known allergen for some dogs.
• 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.
• 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

• Taurine added
  Cats need taurine in their diet; this label lists it.

Ingredients

Chicken Broth, Pork Liver, Salmon, Pork By–Products, Chicken Fat, Egg Product, Soybean Meal, Corn Starch, Soy Protein Isolate, Wheat Flour, Dicalcium Phosphate, Chicken Liver Flavor, Hydrolyzed Chicken Flavor, Natural Flavor, Calcium Sulfate, Ground Pecan Shells, Brewers Dried Yeast, Guar Gum, Oat Fiber, Flaxseed, Dried Beet Pulp, Potassium Chloride,Dried Citrus Pulp, Locust Bean Gum, Fructooligosaccharides (FOS), Iodized Salt, 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, Folic Acid, Biotin), Carrageenan, Choline Chloride, Taurine, Pressed Cranberries, minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Calcium Iodate), Magnesium Oxide.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 BeanGum, 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.

Guaranteed analysis

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.
• 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 Cat - Kitten, Variety Pack, 12 CT - 12 Count UPC 052742028033

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Score version 2026.11.6 · Page updated 2026-11-03