Hill's Science Diet Adult 1-6 Chicken Recipe
Cat Food · scored by FurMetric
A grain-heavy dry cat food led by real chicken with added chicken meal and fish oil for protein and omega-3s. Plant proteins like corn and soybean meal dilute quality, but taurine and natural preservation are solid pluses.
How our scores compare · 100–75 Excellent, 74–50 Fair, below 50 Poor
How we got this score
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Checked: by a person against the label photo, October 2026.
Scored October 2026: Everyone sees this same score. It changes only if the recipe or our reading of the label is corrected.
The label says: complete & balanced for adult maintenance · AAFCO feeding trials
“Animal feeding tests using AAFCO procedures substantiate that Hill's Science Diet Adult Chicken Recipe provides complete and balanced nutrition for maintenance”
How the score works: our method. It describes the label, not your pet — ask your vet about your pet's diet.
What hurt the score
The biggest factors, largest first.
- Corn protein meal — plant protein high in list
- Soybean meal — low-value filler early
- Heavy grain content — wheat, corn, rice dominate
- Chicken liver flavor — vague flavoring ingredient
What helped the score
The biggest factors, largest first.
- Named chicken proteins — chicken, chicken meal, chicken fat
- Taurine — essential for feline health
- Fish oil — omega-3 fatty acids
- Mixed tocopherols — natural preservation, no artificials
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