Hill's Science Diet Adult Perfect Weight Chicken and Vegetable Entrée

by Hill's Science Diet

Overall Score: 92/100

Ingredients

1. Chicken Broth (protein)
2. Chicken (protein)
3. Turkey Giblets (protein)
4. Green Beans (other)
5. Carrots (other)
6. Green Peas (carbohydrate)
7. Potato Starch (carbohydrate)
8. Egg Whites (other)
9. Pea Protein (protein)
10. Oat Fiber (other)
11. Powdered Cellulose (fiber)
12. Dried Tomato Pomace (fiber)
13. Dried Beet Pulp (fiber)
14. Flaxseed (fat)
15. Coconut Oil (fat)
16. Hydrolyzed Chicken Flavor (protein)
17. Dicalcium Phosphate (mineral)
18. Carrageenan (additive)
19. DL-Methionine (other)
20. Choline Chloride (vitamin)
21. Iodized Salt (other)
22. Dried Apple Pomace (fiber)
23. vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Ascorbic Acid (source of Vitamin C), L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Thiamine Mononitrate, Niacin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (source of Vitamin K), Folic Acid) (other)
24. Potassium Chloride (mineral)
25. L-Lysine (other)
26. Calcium Carbonate (mineral)
27. Taurine (additive)
28. minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Calcium Iodate) (other)
29. L-Carnitine (additive)
30. Beta-Carotene (other)

Ingredient concerns

• Peas (low concern): Peas and other legumes have been associated with the FDA investigation into a potential link between grain-free diets high in legumes and dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in dogs. While a definitive causal relationship has not been established, the FDA continues to investigate. Peas are frequently used in grain-free formulations as a primary carbohydrate and protein source.
• 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.
• 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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