Hill's · Science Diet Kitten with · Salmon

Name: Hill's Science Diet Kitten with Salmon
Brand: Hill's

Wet food · Growth & Reproduction

Furry PI's verdict

Our investigation turned up real problems with Hill's Science Diet Kitten with. It contains menadione sodium bisulfite complex. To be fair, after the broth, pork liver is first in line — the right start for an obligate carnivore. On balance, most cats are better served by stronger options — the app can suggest better-graded foods of the same type.

What's concerning

Contains menadione sodium bisulfite complex — an ingredient our database flags as genuinely problematic for cats.
A modest share of calories comes from protein.
Several other ingredients on the label raise quality questions — the full flagged list is in the app.

What works

After the broth, pork liver is first in line — the right start for an obligate carnivore.
As a wet food, it delivers the moisture cats rarely drink on their own.
Carbohydrate load stays close to what a cat would eat in nature.

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Nutrition from the label (as fed)

Protein	10.8%
Fat	6.9%
Fiber	0.4%
Moisture*	75%
Ash	2.3%
Carbs	4.7%

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 with grain-free?: No — the label lists corn starch, wheat flour and oat fiber.
What are the first ingredients in Hill's Science Diet Kitten with?: The label opens with chicken broth, pork liver and salmon. 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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