Hill's Science Diet Specialty Sensitive Stomach & Skin Adult
Cat Food · scored by FurMetric
A fish-forward dry cat food led by named pollock meal with clean, natural preservation and added taurine. Several grain and starch fillers appear high in the list, and dry-matter protein is only moderate for an obligate carnivore.
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
“AAFCO Statement: Animal feeding tests using AAFCO procedures substantiate that Adult Cat Sensitive Stomach & Skin Pollock Meal & Barley Recipe provides complete and balanced nutrition for maintenance of adult cats.”
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 starch — starchy filler high in list
- Multiple plant proteins — pea/potato protein boost protein cheaply
- Moderate protein — only ~29% dry-matter for carnivore
- Grain-heavy base — barley and sorghum near top
What helped the score
The biggest factors, largest first.
- Pollock meal first — named fish protein leads list
- Taurine added — essential for feline heart health
- Mixed tocopherols — natural preservation, no artificials
- FOS prebiotic — supports digestive health
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