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Science Plan - Adult Sterilized Chicken

Adult
Sterilised
Indoor and Outdoor
Hill’s

Science Plan - Adult Sterilized Chicken

Adult
Sterilised
Indoor and Outdoor
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Product Summary

Hill’s Science Plan Sterilised Cat Adult Chicken is a dry cat food formulated for sterilized adult cats aged 1 to 6 years.

The primary ingredient is a combination of chicken and turkey meal, with chicken constituting 15% and total poultry accounting for 23% of the composition.

The recipe includes maize and maize gluten meal to provide energy and aid digestion.

Enriched with L-carnitine, it supports lean muscle maintenance and activity levels.

Controlled mineral levels promote urinary health, while added fish oil supplies essential fatty acids for skin and coat health.

 

Pros:

  • Moderate Protein Content: 31.9% crude protein, primarily sourced from poultry, supports muscle maintenance in adult cats.
  • Low Fat Levels: With 9.9% crude fat, it helps manage weight, which is particularly beneficial for sterilized cats prone to weight gain.
  • Urinary Health Support: Controlled levels of minerals, including calcium (0.83%) and phosphorus (0.69%), aid in maintaining a healthy urinary system.
  • Added L-Carnitine: Includes 546 mg/kg of L-carnitine, clinically proven to help cats stay lean and active.
  • Essential Vitamins and Antioxidants: Fortified with vitamins A (7,075 IU/kg), D3 (638 IU/kg), and E (500 mg/kg), supporting overall health and immune function.

 

Cons:

  • Primary Ingredient is Maize: The first ingredient is maize, which may not align with the obligate carnivore nature of cats that thrive on animal-based proteins.
  • Moderate Ash Content: Crude ash is at 5.5%; while it provides essential minerals, excessive amounts might burden the kidneys over time.
  • Potential Allergen Presence: Contains maize gluten meal, which could be an allergen for some sensitive cats.

 

Ingredients

Maize
Chicken meal (15%) and turkey meal
23%
Maize gluten meal
Animal fat
Minerals
Fish oil
Digest

Vitamins and Additives

Vitamin A 6313 IU
Vitamin C 102 IU
Vitamin D 636 IU
Vitamin E 560 IU
and also:
3b103 (Iron) 71.3mg, 3b202 (Iodine) 1.8mg, 3b405 (Copper) 7.0mg, 3b502 (Manganese) 7.4mg, 3b603 (Zinc) 125mg, 3b801 (Selenium) 0.2mg, with natural antioxidant.

Guaranteed Analysis

Crude Protein
31.9%
Crude Fat
9.9%
Crude Fiber
1.2%
Crude Ash
5.5%
Calcium
0.83%
Phosphorus
0.69%
Potassium
0.74%
Magnesium
0.09%
Omega 3
0.56%
Omega 6
2.42%
Metabolizable Energy
3573 kcal/kg
Product last updated: January 12, 2025, 2:01 AM

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Why this score?

Low protein content
-16
46.1% carbohydrates of combination C
-41
Gluten at 1st place after meat
-8
Unknown source of main fat ingredient
-3

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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.