HILL'S SCIENCE DIET · REVIEW
Hill's Science Diet Adult Urinary Hairball Control Vegetables & Salmon Stew
Hill's Science Diet Adult Urinary Hairball Control Vegetables & Salmon Stew scores 2.9/5 for ingredient quality — a dry food cat food with 35% protein targeting adult cats.
Below Average
MiauMiau AI score · 2.9/5
AI ANALYSIS
What MiauMiau's AI actually sees
The first ingredient is named whole meat (chicken broth), but positions 2–3 are pork liver and chicken, which is decent; however 'wheat gluten' as the 9th ingredient and 'rice starch' as the 8th show plant-protein/refined starch padding. Exact dry matter protein is unknown due to missing moisture data, so protein adequacy cannot be scored above 2.5; the 35% as-fed protein likely lands in a moderate but not exceptional range. Multiple carbohydrate sources (rice starch, rice, wheat gluten, spinach, carrots) drive filler concerns, and the presence of guar gum and menadione sodium bisulfite complex (synthetic vitamin K) limits the additive score to 3.5.
According to MiauMiau's analysis of over 5,000+ dry food products, Hill's Science Diet Adult Urinary Hairball Control Vegetables & Salmon 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 Science Diet Adult Urinary Hairball Control Vegetables & Salmon Stew vs. the category
Compared to the average dry food across 5,000+ products in our database.
Category avg: 2.7/5
Scores 0.2 points above the average dry food
OUR ASSESSMENT
What we like vs. what to watch
What we like
- Nutritionally complete — suitable as a sole diet
- Named animal protein as the primary ingredient
What to watch
- Protein content falls short of optimal levels
- Contains notable filler ingredients
WHO IT'S FOR
Is this right for your cat?
Best for
INGREDIENTS
What's actually in the bag
Top ingredients
- 01Ingredients Chicken Broth
- 02Pork Liver
- 03Chicken
- 04Carrots
- 05Tuna
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 Chicken Broth, Pork Liver, Chicken, Carrots, Tuna, Chicken Fat, Powdered Cellulose, Rice Starch, Wheat Gluten, Spinach, Rice, Hydrolyzed Chicken Flavor, Dried Beet Pulp, Potassium Alginate, Potassium Citrate, Calcium Chloride, Fish Oil, Dicalcium Phosphate, Calcium Sulfate, Guar Gum, Choline Chloride, Monosodium Phosphate, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Thiamine Mononitrate, Niacin Supplement, Ascorbic Acid (source of Vitamin C), Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Folic Acid, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (source of Vitamin K), Vitamin D3 Supplement), Taurine, Iodized Salt, Sodium Tripolyphosphate, DL-Methionine, L-Carnitine, minerals (Zinc Oxide, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Iodate), Calcium Carbonate, Beta-Carotene.
FAQ
Questions worth answering
Is Hill's Science Diet Adult Urinary Hairball Control Vegetables & Salmon Stew good for cats?
According to MiauMiau's AI analysis, Hill's Science Diet Adult Urinary Hairball Control Vegetables & Salmon Stew is a below-average dry food with a quality score of 2.9 out of 5. The first ingredient is named whole meat (chicken broth), but positions 2–3 are pork liver and chicken, which is decent; however 'wheat gluten' as the 9th ingredient and 'rice starch' as the 8th show plant-protein/refined starch padding. Exact dry matter protein is unknown due to missing moisture data, so protein adequacy cannot be scored above 2.5; the 35% as-fed protein likely lands in a moderate but not exceptional range. Multiple carbohydrate sources (rice starch, rice, wheat gluten, spinach, carrots) drive filler concerns, and the presence of guar gum and menadione sodium bisulfite complex (synthetic vitamin K) limits the additive score to 3.5.
What is the protein content of Hill's Science Diet Adult Urinary Hairball Control Vegetables & Salmon Stew?
Hill's Science Diet Adult Urinary Hairball Control Vegetables & Salmon Stew contains 35% protein as listed on the label.
Is Hill's Science Diet Adult Urinary Hairball Control Vegetables & Salmon Stew grain-free?
No, Hill's Science Diet Adult Urinary Hairball Control Vegetables & Salmon 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 Science Diet Adult Urinary Hairball Control Vegetables & Salmon Stew compare to other dry food?
According to MiauMiau's database of over 5,000+ cat food products, Hill's Science Diet Adult Urinary Hairball Control Vegetables & Salmon Stew scores close to 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 Urinary Hairball Control Vegetables & Salmon Stew suitable for kittens or senior cats?
Hill's Science Diet Adult Urinary Hairball Control Vegetables & Salmon 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 Science Diet Adult Urinary Hairball Control Vegetables & Salmon Stew?
The top 5 ingredients in Hill's Science Diet Adult Urinary Hairball Control Vegetables & Salmon Stew are: Ingredients Chicken Broth, Pork Liver, Chicken, Carrots, Tuna. The first ingredient is a named animal protein (Ingredients Chicken Broth), which is a positive sign of quality. The remaining top ingredients are Pork Liver, Chicken, Carrots, Tuna. Ingredient order indicates proportion by weight, so the first ingredients make up the bulk of the formula.
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