HILL'S PRESCRIPTION DIET · REVIEW
Hill's Prescription Diet Care with Chicken
Hill's Prescription Diet Care with Chicken scores 2.3/5 for ingredient quality — a dry food cat food with 33.8% protein targeting adult cats.
Below Average
MiauMiau AI score · 2.3/5
AI ANALYSIS
What MiauMiau's AI actually sees
The first ingredient is 'Cereals' (grains), which is inappropriate for obligate carnivores and drives the ingredient quality score to the minimum. Because moisture content is not provided, dry matter protein and carbohydrate levels cannot be calculated, capping those scores at 2.5; however, the formula contains no artificial preservatives, colors, gums, or added sugars, earning a clean additive score.
According to MiauMiau's analysis of over 5,000+ dry food products, Hill's Prescription Diet Care with Chicken scores below the dry food average.
Analyzed by MiauMiau's Nutritional AI · June 2026
This analysis is generated from ingredient and compositional data. It is not veterinary advice. Always consult your veterinarian for health decisions.
Score breakdown
HOW IT COMPARES
Hill's Prescription Diet Care with Chicken vs. the category
Compared to the average dry food across 5,000+ products in our database.
Category avg: 2.7/5
Scores 0.4 points below the average dry food
OUR ASSESSMENT
What we like vs. what to watch
What we like
- Clean formula with no controversial additives
- Grain-free formula
- Nutritionally complete — suitable as a sole diet
What to watch
- Ingredient quality is below average
- Protein content falls short of optimal levels
- Contains notable filler ingredients
- Uses vague 'derivatives' instead of named ingredients
WHO IT'S FOR
Is this right for your cat?
Best for
INGREDIENTS
What's actually in the bag
Top ingredients
- 01Cereals
- 02meat and animal by-products (16% chicken)
- 03oils and fats
- 04vegetable protein extracts
- 05vegetable by-products
Ingredients are listed by weight. The first ingredients make up the majority of the formula.
Concerns
- Uses unnamed animal derivatives instead of specific protein sources
NUTRITION
The numbers
Guaranteed analysis
FULL LABEL
Every ingredient
Cereals, meat and animal by-products (16% chicken), oils and fats, vegetable protein extracts, vegetable by-products, minerals, fruit, seeds. Easily digestible ingredients: Chicken and turkey meal, maize, maize gluten meal, animal fats, wheat, protein hydrolysate, fish oil, vegetable oil. ActivBiome+ blend of prebiotic fibres (4%): ground pecans, dried beet pulp, flaxseed, dried citrus pulp, dried cranberries.
FAQ
Questions worth answering
Is Hill's Prescription Diet Care with Chicken good for cats?
According to MiauMiau's AI analysis, Hill's Prescription Diet Care with Chicken is a below-average dry food with a quality score of 2.3 out of 5. The first ingredient is 'Cereals' (grains), which is inappropriate for obligate carnivores and drives the ingredient quality score to the minimum. Because moisture content is not provided, dry matter protein and carbohydrate levels cannot be calculated, capping those scores at 2.5; however, the formula contains no artificial preservatives, colors, gums, or added sugars, earning a clean additive score.
What is the protein content of Hill's Prescription Diet Care with Chicken?
Hill's Prescription Diet Care with Chicken contains 33.8% protein as listed on the label.
Is Hill's Prescription Diet Care with Chicken grain-free?
Yes, Hill's Prescription Diet Care with Chicken is grain-free. It does not contain wheat, corn, rice, or other grain ingredients. This can be beneficial for cats with grain sensitivities, though most healthy cats tolerate grains without issues.
How does Hill's Prescription Diet Care with Chicken compare to other dry food?
According to MiauMiau's database of over 5,000+ cat food products, Hill's Prescription Diet Care with Chicken scores 0.4 points below the average dry food quality score of 2.7. MiauMiau's AI evaluates ingredient quality, protein adequacy, filler content, and additive safety to generate each score.
Is Hill's Prescription Diet Care with Chicken suitable for kittens or senior cats?
Hill's Prescription Diet Care with Chicken is formulated for adult cats. If you have a kitten or a senior cat, look for formulas specifically designed for their life stage.
What are the main ingredients in Hill's Prescription Diet Care with Chicken?
The top 5 ingredients in Hill's Prescription Diet Care with Chicken are: Cereals, meat and animal by-products (16% chicken), oils and fats, vegetable protein extracts, vegetable by-products. The primary ingredient is Cereals. The remaining top ingredients are meat and animal by-products (16% chicken), oils and fats, vegetable protein extracts, vegetable by-products. Ingredient order indicates proportion by weight, so the first ingredients make up the bulk of the formula.
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