HILL'S PRESCRIPTION DIET · REVIEW
Hill's Prescription Diet k/d Kidney Care Early Support Chicken, Vegetable & Rice Stew
Hill's Prescription Diet k/d Kidney Care Early Support Chicken, Vegetable & Rice Stew scores 3.0/5 for ingredient quality — a dry food cat food with 35% protein targeting adult cats.
Average
MiauMiau AI score · 3.0/5
AI ANALYSIS
What MiauMiau's AI actually sees
Chicken and pork liver provide excellent early animal protein sources, but the stew's dry matter values are unknown, making protein and carb adequacy uncertain. Guar gum and potassium alginate thickeners detract, and rice, rice starch, and oats suggest a likely moderate-to-high carbohydrate content.
According to MiauMiau's analysis of over 5,000+ dry food products, Hill's Prescription Diet k/d Early Support Chicken, Vegetable & Rice Stew Cat Food scores close to 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 k/d Kidney Care Early Support Chicken, Vegetable & Rice Stew vs. the category
Compared to the average dry food across 5,000+ products in our database.
Category avg: 2.7/5
Scores 0.3 points above the average dry food
OUR ASSESSMENT
What we like vs. what to watch
What we like
- High-quality ingredients with named protein sources
- Nutritionally complete — suitable as a sole diet
What to watch
- Protein content falls short of optimal levels
- Contains notable filler ingredients
- Contains some controversial additives
INGREDIENTS
What's actually in the bag
Top ingredients
- 01Ingredients Water
- 02Chicken
- 03Pork Liver
- 04Carrots
- 05Rice
Ingredients are listed by weight. The first ingredients make up the majority of the formula.
NUTRITION
The numbers
Guaranteed analysis
FULL LABEL
Every ingredient
Ingredients Water, Chicken, Pork Liver, Carrots, Rice, Pea Protein, Rice Starch, Chicken Fat, Spinach, Wheat Gluten, Natural Flavor, Fish Oil, Powdered Cellulose, Potassium Alginate, Egg Whites, Calcium Lactate, Calcium Gluconate, L-Arginine, Betaine, Guar Gum, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (source of Vitamin K), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Whole Grain Oats, Sodium Tripolyphosphate, Taurine, L-Lysine, Fructooligosaccharides (FOS), Calcium Chloride, Dicalcium Phosphate, Choline Chloride, Potassium Citrate, L-Carnitine, minerals (Zinc Oxide, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Iodate), Calcium Carbonate.
FAQ
Questions worth answering
Is Hill's Prescription Diet k/d Kidney Care Early Support Chicken, Vegetable & Rice Stew good for cats?
According to MiauMiau's AI analysis, Hill's Prescription Diet k/d Kidney Care Early Support Chicken, Vegetable & Rice Stew is an average dry food with a quality score of 3.0 out of 5. Chicken and pork liver provide excellent early animal protein sources, but the stew's dry matter values are unknown, making protein and carb adequacy uncertain. Guar gum and potassium alginate thickeners detract, and rice, rice starch, and oats suggest a likely moderate-to-high carbohydrate content.
What is the protein content of Hill's Prescription Diet k/d Kidney Care Early Support Chicken, Vegetable & Rice Stew?
Hill's Prescription Diet k/d Kidney Care Early Support Chicken, Vegetable & Rice Stew contains 35% protein as listed on the label.
Is Hill's Prescription Diet k/d Kidney Care Early Support Chicken, Vegetable & Rice Stew grain-free?
No, Hill's Prescription Diet k/d Kidney Care Early Support Chicken, Vegetable & Rice Stew is not grain-free and contains grain-based ingredients. For most cats, grains are perfectly safe and provide a source of energy. However, cats with diagnosed grain allergies may need a grain-free alternative.
How does Hill's Prescription Diet k/d Kidney Care Early Support Chicken, Vegetable & Rice Stew compare to other dry food?
According to MiauMiau's database of over 5,000+ cat food products, Hill's Prescription Diet k/d Kidney Care Early Support Chicken, Vegetable & Rice Stew scores 0.3 points above 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 k/d Kidney Care Early Support Chicken, Vegetable & Rice Stew suitable for kittens or senior cats?
Hill's Prescription Diet k/d Kidney Care Early Support Chicken, Vegetable & Rice Stew 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 k/d Kidney Care Early Support Chicken, Vegetable & Rice Stew?
The top 5 ingredients in Hill's Prescription Diet k/d Kidney Care Early Support Chicken, Vegetable & Rice Stew are: Ingredients Water, Chicken, Pork Liver, Carrots, Rice. The primary ingredient is Ingredients Water. The remaining top ingredients are Chicken, Pork Liver, Carrots, Rice. Ingredient order indicates proportion by weight, so the first ingredients make up the bulk of the formula.
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