by Hill’s
Adult
Sterilised

Hill’s

Science Plan - Adult Sterilised Cat Dry Food with Duck

Adult
Sterilised
1

First Ingredient

Grains

Flavor

Duck

Cat Food Central Quality Score: 27 out of 100
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Available sizes

300 g
10.6 oz
1.5 kg
3.3 lb
3 kg
6.6 lb
10 kg
22 lb

Summary

Hill’s Science Plan – Adult Sterilised Cat Dry Food with Duck is a premium dry food designed explicitly for sterilized adult cats up to 6 years old.

With a unique Weight Management Formula, it supports lean muscle maintenance and overall vitality, incorporating added L-carnitine to promote an active lifestyle.

Controlled mineral levels ensure urinary health, while high-quality duck meal (4%) and poultry meal (16%) provide digestible animal proteins for muscle development.

This recipe, low in fat and high in L-lysine, aids in energy metabolism and supports the vitality of sterilized cats.

Formulated with easy-to-digest ingredients, it’s tailored to the needs of sterilized cats, ensuring optimal health and weight management.

 

Pros:

  • Weight Management: Contains added L-carnitine to help sterilized cats maintain a healthy weight and stay active.
  • Urinary Health: Controlled mineral levels prevent the formation of urinary crystals, supporting urinary tract health.
  • High Digestibility: Utilizes high-quality, digestible proteins from poultry and duck meal for efficient nutrient absorption.
  • Vitality Support: Fortified with L-lysine to maintain energy levels and vitality in sterilized cats.
  • Skin and Coat Health: Fish oil is a source of Omega-3 fatty acids that are beneficial for a healthy coat and skin.

 

Cons:

  • Low Duck Content: Duck meal constitutes only 4% of the composition, which may not satisfy cat owners seeking higher duck inclusion.
  • Contains Maize: Using maize and maize gluten meal may not be ideal for cats sensitive to grains or corn derivatives.
  • Fat Content: While reduced for weight management, the low fat (relative to some other formulas) might not suit cats with higher energy requirements.
  • Limited Protein Sources: Reliance on poultry and duck may not cater to cats with sensitivities to these protein types.

 

Nutrition

Ingredients

  • Maize
  • Maize gluten meal
  • Chicken and turkey meal 16%
  • Duck meal 4%
  • Animal fats
  • Minerals
  • Fish oil
  • Digest

Vitamins and Additives

  • Vitamin A 7942 IU
  • Vitamin C 102 IU
  • Vitamin D 685 IU
  • Vitamin E 550 IU

Guaranteed Analysis

Crude Protein
32%
Crude Fat
10.4%
Crude Fiber
1.2%
Moisture
5.5%
Crude Ash
5.4%
Calcium
0.85%
Phosphorus
0.73%
Potassium
0.67%
Magnesium
0.09%
Omega 3
0.17%
Omega 6
2.42%
Metabolizable Energy
3623 kcal/kg
Carbohydrate (NFE) (45.5%), Sodium (0.35%), Taurine (0.21%), L-Carnitine (519mg/Kg), Vitamin A (7942IU/Kg), Vitamin D (685IU/Kg), Vitamin E (550mg/Kg), Vitamin C (102mg/Kg)

Comments

Not recommended for:
Kittens < 6 months and pregnant or nursing cats. During pregnancy or nursing, cats should be switched to HILL'S SCIENCE PLAN Kitten wet or dry cat food.

Guaranteed Analysis

Crude Protein
32%
Crude Fat
10.4%
Crude Fiber
1.2%
Moisture
5.5%
Crude Ash
5.4%
Calcium
0.85%
Phosphorus
0.73%
Potassium
0.67%
Magnesium
0.09%
Omega 3
0.17%
Omega 6
2.42%
Metabolizable Energy
3623 kcal/kg
Carbohydrate (NFE) (45.5%), Sodium (0.35%), Taurine (0.21%), L-Carnitine (519mg/Kg), Vitamin A (7942IU/Kg), Vitamin D (685IU/Kg), Vitamin E (550mg/Kg), Vitamin C (102mg/Kg)
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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.

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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.

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In general, cat food is composed of protein, fats, carbohydrates, fibers, vitamins, and minerals.

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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.