HILL'S SCIENCE DIET · REVIEW
Hill's Science Diet Adult Sensitive Stomach & Skin Salmon & Vegetable
Hill's Science Diet Adult Sensitive Stomach & Skin Salmon & Vegetable scores 2.4/5 for ingredient quality — a dry food cat food with 36% protein targeting adult cats.
Below Average
MiauMiau AI score · 2.4/5
AI ANALYSIS
What MiauMiau's AI actually sees
Water and pork by-products lead, with no whole meat in the top two spots, reflecting low-quality protein sourcing. Missing moisture prevents accurate DMB calculation, but corn, peas, potato protein, and potato starch indicate significant carbohydrate and plant-protein padding; however, the additive panel is clean apart from natural flavor.
According to MiauMiau's analysis of over 5,000+ dry food products, Hill's Science Diet Adult Sensitive Stomach & Skin Duck & Vegetable Entrée Cat Food 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 Science Diet Adult Sensitive Stomach & Skin Salmon & Vegetable 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 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
- 01Ingredients Water
- 02Pork By-Products
- 03Duck
- 04Pork Liver
- 05Turkey
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
Ingredients Water, Pork By-Products, Duck, Pork Liver, Turkey, Carrots, Whole Grain Corn, Green Peas, Green Beans, Potato Protein, Potato Starch, Chicken Fat, Natural Flavor, Powdered Cellulose, Calcium Sulfate, Dicalcium Phosphate, Choline Chloride, Iodized Salt, Fructooligosaccharides (FOS), Potassium Chloride, Fish Oil, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Ascorbic Acid (source of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (source of Vitamin K), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Folic Acid, Biotin, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Calcium Carbonate, Taurine, minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Calcium Iodate), Beta-Carotene.
FAQ
Questions worth answering
Is Hill's Science Diet Adult Sensitive Stomach & Skin Salmon & Vegetable good for cats?
According to MiauMiau's AI analysis, Hill's Science Diet Adult Sensitive Stomach & Skin Salmon & Vegetable is a below-average dry food with a quality score of 2.4 out of 5. Water and pork by-products lead, with no whole meat in the top two spots, reflecting low-quality protein sourcing. Missing moisture prevents accurate DMB calculation, but corn, peas, potato protein, and potato starch indicate significant carbohydrate and plant-protein padding; however, the additive panel is clean apart from natural flavor.
What is the protein content of Hill's Science Diet Adult Sensitive Stomach & Skin Salmon & Vegetable?
Hill's Science Diet Adult Sensitive Stomach & Skin Salmon & Vegetable contains 36% protein as listed on the label.
Is Hill's Science Diet Adult Sensitive Stomach & Skin Salmon & Vegetable grain-free?
Yes, Hill's Science Diet Adult Sensitive Stomach & Skin Salmon & Vegetable 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 Science Diet Adult Sensitive Stomach & Skin Salmon & Vegetable compare to other dry food?
According to MiauMiau's database of over 5,000+ cat food products, Hill's Science Diet Adult Sensitive Stomach & Skin Salmon & Vegetable scores 0.3 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 Science Diet Adult Sensitive Stomach & Skin Salmon & Vegetable suitable for kittens or senior cats?
Hill's Science Diet Adult Sensitive Stomach & Skin Salmon & Vegetable 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 Science Diet Adult Sensitive Stomach & Skin Salmon & Vegetable?
The top 5 ingredients in Hill's Science Diet Adult Sensitive Stomach & Skin Salmon & Vegetable are: Ingredients Water, Pork By-Products, Duck, Pork Liver, Turkey. The primary ingredient is Ingredients Water. The remaining top ingredients are Pork By-Products, Duck, Pork Liver, Turkey. Ingredient order indicates proportion by weight, so the first ingredients make up the bulk of the formula.
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