Hill's Science Diet Hills Science Diet Adult Cat Dry Food - Sensitive Stomach & Skin, Salmon & Brown Rice
Dry food for cats · Senior · by Hill's Science Diet
We have not seen this label’s AAFCO statement yet.
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What to watch for
- Pea protein Moderate risk
Protein extracted from peas, used to raise the protein number without more meat. The FDA has been investigating reports of heart disease (DCM) in dogs eating diets high in peas, lentils and other legumes, often grain-free. No cause has been proven, but it is worth knowing when legumes sit near the top of the list. - 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. - Brewers rice Low risk
Small broken pieces of rice left over from milling. Digestible energy but fewer nutrients than whole rice. - 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. - 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. - 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.
What it does well
- Named meat first
First ingredient is salmon. - Taurine added
Cats need taurine in their diet; this label lists it.
Ingredients
Salmon, Brown Rice, Brewers Rice, Pea Protein, Corn Protein Meal, Chicken, Chicken Fat, Cracked Pearled Barley, Egg Product, Chicken Liver Flavor, Calcium Sulfate, Lactic Acid, Potassium Chloride, L–Lysine, Calcium Carbonate, Fructooligosaccharides (FOS), Choline Chloride, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L–Ascorbyl–2–Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Thiamine Mononitrate, Niacin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Biotin, Riboflavin Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (source of Vitamin K)), Taurine, DL–Methionine, minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Iodized Salt, Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, Natural Flavors, Beta–Carotene.
Guaranteed analysis
| Crude fiber (max) | 1.5% |
|---|---|
| Moisture (max) | 8% |
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
- Hills Science Diet Adult Cat Dry Food - Sensitive Stomach & Skin, Salmon & Brown Rice - 13 Lb UPC 052742086446
- Hills Science Diet Adult Cat Dry Food - Sensitive Stomach & Skin, Salmon & Brown Rice - 3.5 Lb UPC 052742086484
- Hills Science Diet Adult Cat Dry Food - Sensitive Stomach & Skin, Salmon & Brown Rice - 6 Lb UPC 052742086408
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