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Science Plan - Adult Sterilized Duck

Adult
Sterilised
Indoor and Outdoor
Hill’s

Science Plan - Adult Sterilized Duck

Adult
Sterilised
Indoor and Outdoor
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Product Summary

Hill’s Science Plan Adult Sterilized 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.

 

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

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

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.

Product last updated: December 27, 2024, 1:11 PM

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Why this score?

48.1% carbohydrates of combination C
-43
Low protein content
-16
Gluten before meat
-13
Unknown source of main fat ingredient
-3
Additional source of animal protein (duck) at 5th place
2

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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.