Hill's Prescription Diet K/D Starter Kit Adult Dry and Wet Dog Food

by Hill's Prescription Diet

Overall Score: 82/100

Ingredients

1. Brown Rice (carbohydrate)
2. Brewers Rice (carbohydrate)
3. Pork Fat (protein)
4. Cracked Pearled Barley (other)
5. Chicken (protein)
6. Egg Product (protein)
7. Dried Beet Pulp (fiber)
8. Whole Grain Sorghum (other)
9. Corn Gluten Meal (carbohydrate)
10. Chicken Liver Flavor (protein)
11. Soybean Oil (fat)
12. Fish Oil (protein)
13. Calcium Carbonate (mineral)
14. Lactic Acid (other)
15. L–Lysine (other)
16. Pork Liver Flavor (protein)
17. Potassium Chloride (mineral)
18. Potassium Citrate (other)
19. DL–Methionine (other)
20. vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L–Ascorbyl–2–Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Biotin, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement) (other)
21. L–Threonine (other)
22. Choline Chloride (vitamin)
23. Iodized Salt (other)
24. Taurine (additive)
25. Magnesium Oxide (other)
26. minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite) (other)
27. L–Carnitine (other)
28. L–Tryptophan (other)
29. Mixed Tocopherols for freshness (other)
30. Natural Flavors (additive)
31. Beta–Carotene. with Lamb: Brown Rice (protein)
32. Brewers Rice (carbohydrate)
33. Chicken Fat (protein)
34. Cracked Pearled Barley (other)
35. Whole Grain Sorghum (other)
36. Lamb (protein)
37. Egg Product (protein)
38. Dried Beet Pulp (fiber)
39. Hydrolyzed Chicken Flavor (protein)
40. Soybean Meal (carbohydrate)
41. Corn Gluten Meal (carbohydrate)
42. Soybean Oil (fat)
43. Fish Oil (protein)
44. Pork Liver Flavor (protein)
45. Lactic Acid (other)
46. Calcium Sulfate (other)
47. L–Lysine (other)
48. Calcium Carbonate (mineral)
49. Potassium Chloride (mineral)
50. Potassium Citrate (other)
51. DL–Methionine (other)
52. vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L–Ascorbyl–2–Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement) (other)
53. IodizedSalt (other)
54. Choline Chloride (vitamin)
55. L–Threonine (other)
56. Taurine (additive)
57. minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite) (other)
58. L–Tryptophan (other)
59. L–Carnitine (other)
60. Magnesium Oxide (other)
61. Mixed Tocopherols for freshness (other)
62. Natural Flavors (additive)
63. Beta–Carotene.with Chicken: Water (protein)
64. Corn Starch (other)
65. Pork Liver (protein)
66. Chicken (protein)
67. Chicken Fat (protein)
68. Dextrose (other)
69. Flaxseed (fat)
70. Chicken Liver Flavor (protein)
71. Dried Beet Pulp (fiber)
72. Fish Oil (protein)
73. Powdered Cellulose (fiber)
74. Calcium Carbonate (mineral)
75. Egg Whites (other)
76. L–Lysine (other)
77. Potassium Citrate (other)
78. Potassium Chloride (mineral)
79. Betaine (other)
80. DL–Methionine (other)
81. Whole Grain Oats (other)
82. Choline Chloride (vitamin)
83. Fructooligosaccharides (FOS) (other)
84. minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Iodate) (other)
85. Magnesium Oxide (other)
86. L–Threonine (other)
87. Taurine (additive)
88. Sodium Tripolyphosphate (other)
89. L–Carnitine (other)
90. Iodized Salt (other)
91. L–Tryptophan (other)
92. Beta–Carotene (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.
• 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.
• Soy (medium concern): Soy is a common allergen in dogs and cats. It contains phytoestrogens that may affect hormonal balance, though the clinical significance in pets is not fully established. Often used as an inexpensive protein and carbohydrate filler. Most soy in pet food is genetically modified.
• 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.
• 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.

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

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