Hill's · Science Diet Kitten · Ocean Fish & Brown Rice Recipe

Name: Hill's Science Diet Kitten Ocean Fish & Brown Rice Recipe
Brand: Hill's

Dry food · Growth & Reproduction

Furry PI's verdict

The label tells a weaker story than the front of the pack suggests for Hill's Science Diet Kitten. A lower-quality protein leads and grains crowd the list. To be fair, no artificial colours or preservatives on the ingredient list. On balance, most cats are better served by stronger options — the app can suggest better-graded foods of the same type.

What's concerning

Unnamed "ocean fish" leads — the species isn't specified — and grains — brown rice and wheat gluten — dominate the rest of the list.
A high carbohydrate load for an obligate carnivore — a cat's natural prey is almost carb-free.
A modest share of calories comes from protein.

What works

No artificial colours or preservatives on the ingredient list.

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Nutrition from the label (as fed)

Protein	33.3%
Fat	20.1%
Fiber	1.7%
Moisture*	10%
Ash	7.3%
Carbs	27.6%

Label: typical analysis (measured). * not printed on the label — carbs are calculated, ash/moisture estimated from typical values. How these numbers translate into calories from protein vs carbs — and how this food scores on each pillar — is shown in the app.

Quick answers

Is Hill's Science Diet Kitten grain-free?: No — the label lists brown rice, wheat gluten and whole grain oats.
What are the first ingredients in Hill's Science Diet Kitten?: The label opens with ocean fish, brown rice and wheat gluten. Ingredients are listed by weight, so the first few carry the most.
Does it contain artificial colours or preservatives?: None appear on the ingredient list.

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