Hill's® Science Diet® Hairball Control Adult Wet Cat Food - Entree, 5.5 oz

by Hill's Science Diet
Overall Score: 89/100
Ingredients
- Water (other)
- Chicken (protein)
- Turkey Giblets (protein)
- Pork By-Products (protein)
- Pork Liver (protein)
- Powdered Cellulose (fiber)
- Corn Starch (other)
- Corn Gluten Meal (carbohydrate)
- Wheat Flour (carbohydrate)
- Chicken Fat (protein)
- Soybean Oil (fat)
- Chicken Liver Flavor (protein)
- Natural Flavor (additive)
- Dicalcium Phosphate (mineral)
- Titanium Dioxide color (other)
- Potassium Chloride (mineral)
- Guar Gum (additive)
- Brewers Dried Yeast (other)
- Iodized Salt (other)
- Choline Chloride (vitamin)
- Locust Bean Gum (other)
- Carrageenan (additive)
- Taurine (additive)
- vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement (other)
- Thiamine Mononitrate (vitamin)
- Ascorbic Acid (source of Vitamin C) (other)
- Niacin Supplement (vitamin)
- Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (other)
- Calcium Pantothenate (other)
- Vitamin B12 Supplement (vitamin)
- Riboflavin Supplement (vitamin)
- Biotin (vitamin)
- Vitamin D3 Supplement (vitamin)
- Folic Acid) (other)
- Calcium Carbonate (mineral)
- minerals (Zinc Oxide (other)
- Ferrous Sulfate (mineral)
- Manganese Sulfate (other)
- Copper Sulfate (other)
- Calcium Iodate) (other)
- Calcium Sulfate (other)
- DL-Methionine (other)
- Magnesium Oxide (other)
- ask your veterinarian (other)
Ingredient concerns
- Corn Gluten Meal (medium concern): Primarily used as an inexpensive plant-based protein booster that can inflate the protein percentage on guaranteed analysis without providing the complete amino acid profile of animal proteins. Its presence in large quantities may indicate the manufacturer is supplementing with cheap protein instead of using more meat.
- Wheat (medium concern): Wheat is a common allergen in dogs and cats. While it provides digestible carbohydrates and some protein, it is frequently used as an inexpensive filler. Pets with wheat sensitivities may experience skin irritation, gastrointestinal upset, or chronic ear infections.
- Carrageenan (high concern): Research has shown that both degraded carrageenan (poligeenan) and food-grade carrageenan can promote intestinal inflammation in animal models. Studies have linked carrageenan exposure to intestinal lesions, ulcerations, and colitis-like symptoms in laboratory animals. While the FDA considers food-grade carrageenan safe, concerns remain about degradation during processing and digestion. The Cornucopia Institute petitioned the USDA to remove carrageenan from organic food standards.
Wet food, with grains, for the adult life stage.
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