Hill’s
Science Plan - Hairball & Perfect Coat Adult Dry Cat Food with Chicken
Summary
Hill’s Science Plan Hairball & Perfect Coat Adult Dry Cat Food with Chicken is formulated for adult cats (1+ years) that need help managing hairballs while maintaining healthy skin and a glossy coat.
The first ingredient is chicken and turkey meal (26% total poultry, including 17% chicken), a concentrated animal protein source that provides essential amino acids for lean muscle maintenance.
At 30.8% crude protein and 18.5% fat with a metabolizable energy of 3667 kcal/kg, it offers energy-dense nutrition appropriate for adult maintenance, with portions adjustable to activity level and body condition.
Advanced Fibre Technology leverages functional fibers, including cellulose and pea bran, to help move ingested hair through the digestive tract and reduce hairball formation.
A crude fiber level of 7.7% supports hairball control and promotes satiety for cats that groom frequently.
Balanced omega-6 (3.51%) and omega-3 (0.55%) fatty acids from vegetable oil and fish oil, together with 844 IU/kg vitamin E, support skin barrier function, coat shine, and antioxidant protection.
Moderated minerals—phosphorus at 0.62% and magnesium at 0.062%—support a healthy urinary environment by helping limit crystal-promoting conditions.
Taurine at 0.21% supports normal heart function and vision, while added vitamin C (100 ppm) and beta-carotene (2.63 ppm) provide additional antioxidant support.
Cereal grains (maize, broken rice) and maize gluten meal contribute digestible carbohydrates and supplemental plant protein to round out energy and kibble structure.
Not recommended for kittens, or pregnant or nursing cats; during these life stages, a dedicated kitten formula is advised for appropriate nutrient density and growth support.
Nutrition
Ingredients
- Chicken and turkey meal (chicken 17%; total poultry 26%)
- Maize
- Maize Gluten Meal
- Broken Rice
- Animal Fat
- Cellulose
- Vegetable Oil
- Minerals
- Digest
- Pea Bran Meal
- and also:
Vitamins and Additives
- Vitamin A 8366 IU
- Vitamin C 100 ppm
- Vitamin D 712 IU
- Vitamin E 844 IU
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Science Plan - Hairball & Perfect Coat Adult Dry Cat Food with Chicken
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- First Ingredient changed from Chicken And Turkey Meal (Chicken 17%) -> Chicken and turkey meal (chicken 17%; total poultry 26%)
- First Ingredient Value changed from 26% -> %
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How the score is calculated?
The actual calculation of the score is based on sophisticated and advanced algorithm that takes into account multiple parameters.
To simplify the explanation, the calculation is based on three main criteria:
(1) Amount of protein (more is better)
(2) Amount of carbohydrates (less is better)
(3) Quality and source of ingredients.
Based on that 3 main criteria, 9 score calculation rules are used to compare the different foods.
One major assumption is that the closer an ingredient is to the top of the ingredient list, the greater its relative weight and contribution to the food.
In general, cat food is composed of protein, fats, carbohydrates, fibers, vitamins, and minerals.
Protein is the most important component in a cat's diet, and cats primarily get their protein from animal meat.
Fat is a primary source of energy and essential fatty acids.
Carbohydrates are controversial in a cat's diet, as cats are obligate carnivores and typically consume very few carbohydrates.
Fibers play an important role in digestion and food absorption, and vitamins and minerals are essential for different organism functions.
Dry matter values are used to compare the amount of nutrients in different cat foods. This means that moisture is excluded from the equation to provide a more accurate comparison.
Putting all of these and more into a formula results in a product score.
The maximum score a cat food can receive is 100. Points are added or removed based on the score calculation rules.
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