Hills Science Diet Adult Cat Dry Food - Sensitive Stomach & Skin, Salmon & Brown Rice

Overall Score: 82/100

Ingredients

Salmon (protein)
Brown Rice (carbohydrate)
Brewers Rice (carbohydrate)
Pea Protein (protein)
Corn Protein Meal (other)
Chicken (protein)
Chicken Fat (protein)
Cracked Pearled Barley (other)
Egg Product (protein)
Chicken Liver Flavor (protein)
Calcium Sulfate (other)
Lactic Acid (other)
Potassium Chloride (mineral)
L–Lysine (other)
Calcium Carbonate (mineral)
Fructooligosaccharides (FOS) (other)
Choline Chloride (vitamin)
Taurine (additive)
DL–Methionine (other)
minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite) (other)
Iodized Salt (other)
Mixed Tocopherols for freshness (other)
Natural Flavors (additive)
Beta–Carotene (other)

Pea Protein (medium concern): Plant-based protein concentrates like pea protein can artificially inflate the total protein percentage on guaranteed analysis without providing the same amino acid profile as animal proteins. Associated with the FDA investigation into grain-free diets and dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in dogs, though a causal link has not been definitively established.
Sodium Selenite (low concern): Sodium selenite is an inorganic form of selenium with a narrower safety margin than organic forms (such as selenium yeast). It has lower bioavailability and higher potential for toxicity at elevated levels compared to organic selenium sources. Some premium pet foods use selenium yeast instead as a safer alternative.

Dry food, with grains, for the adult life stage.