HILL'S SCIENCE DIET · REVIEW
Hill's Science Diet Kitten Savoury
Hill's Science Diet Kitten Savoury scores 2.0/5 for ingredient quality — a dry food cat food with 43.9% protein targeting kitten cats.
Below Average
MiauMiau AI score · 2.0/5
AI ANALYSIS
What MiauMiau's AI actually sees
This food relies heavily on pork by-products and plant proteins (soybean meal, corn starch, corn protein meal) rather than named whole meats, with the first ingredient being water. The formula contains multiple adverse additives including carrageenan and guar gum, and the high inclusion of refined starches and plant proteins makes it unsuitable as a high-quality obligate carnivore diet.
According to MiauMiau's analysis of over 5,000+ dry food products, Hill's Science Diet Kitten Savory Entrée Can 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 Kitten Savoury vs. the category
Compared to the average dry food across 5,000+ products in our database.
Category avg: 2.7/5
Scores 0.7 points below 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
- Ingredient quality is below average
- Protein content falls short of optimal levels
- Contains notable filler ingredients
- Contains some controversial additives
- 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 Hill's Science Diet Kitten Liver & Chicken Entrée Cat Food Water
- 02Pork Liver
- 03Pork By-Products
- 04Chicken
- 05Chicken Fat
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 Hill's Science Diet Kitten Liver & Chicken Entrée Cat Food Water, Pork Liver, Pork By-Products, Chicken, Chicken Fat, Egg Product, Corn Starch, Soybean Meal, Corn Protein Meal, Pork Protein Isolate, Chicken Liver Flavor, Dicalcium Phosphate, Ground Pecan Shells, Calcium Carbonate, Brewers Dried Yeast, Guar Gum, Natural Flavor, Potassium Chloride, Powdered Cellulose, Flaxseed, Dried Beet Pulp, Dried Citrus Pulp, Iodized Salt, Calcium Sulfate, Fructooligosaccharides (FOS), Locust Bean Gum, Fish Oil, L-Lysine, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Thiamine Mononitrate, Niacin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid), Pressed Cranberries, Taurine, Carrageenan, Oat Fiber, Magnesium Oxide, Sodium Tripolyphosphate, minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Calcium Iodate), Beta-Carotene. Hill's Science Diet Kitten with Salmon Chicken Broth, Pork Liver, Salmon, Pork By-Products, Chicken Fat, Egg Product, Soybean Meal, Corn Starch, Soy Protein Isolate, Wheat Flour, Dicalcium Phosphate, Chicken Liver Flavor, Hydrolyzed Chicken Flavor, Natural Flavor, Calcium Sulfate, Ground Pecan Shells, Brewers Dried Yeast, Guar Gum, Oat Fiber, Flaxseed, Dried Beet Pulp, Potassium Chloride, Dried Citrus Pulp, Locust Bean Gum, Fructooligosaccharides (FOS), Iodized Salt, 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, Folic Acid, Biotin), Carrageenan, Choline Chloride, Taurine, Pressed Cranberries, minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Calcium Iodate), Magnesium Oxide.
FAQ
Questions worth answering
Is Hill's Science Diet Kitten Savoury good for cats?
According to MiauMiau's AI analysis, Hill's Science Diet Kitten Savoury is a below-average dry food with a quality score of 2.0 out of 5. This food relies heavily on pork by-products and plant proteins (soybean meal, corn starch, corn protein meal) rather than named whole meats, with the first ingredient being water. The formula contains multiple adverse additives including carrageenan and guar gum, and the high inclusion of refined starches and plant proteins makes it unsuitable as a high-quality obligate carnivore diet.
What is the protein content of Hill's Science Diet Kitten Savoury?
Hill's Science Diet Kitten Savoury contains 43.9% protein as listed on the label.
Is Hill's Science Diet Kitten Savoury grain-free?
No, Hill's Science Diet Kitten Savoury 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 Kitten Savoury compare to other dry food?
According to MiauMiau's database of over 5,000+ cat food products, Hill's Science Diet Kitten Savoury scores 0.7 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 Kitten Savoury suitable for kittens or senior cats?
Hill's Science Diet Kitten Savoury is specifically formulated for kittens. Kitten formulas typically have higher protein and calorie content to support rapid growth and development.
What are the main ingredients in Hill's Science Diet Kitten Savoury?
The top 5 ingredients in Hill's Science Diet Kitten Savoury are: Ingredients Hill's Science Diet Kitten Liver & Chicken Entrée Cat Food Water, Pork Liver, Pork By-Products, Chicken, Chicken Fat. The first ingredient is a named animal protein (Ingredients Hill's Science Diet Kitten Liver & Chicken Entrée Cat Food Water), which is a positive sign of quality. The remaining top ingredients are Pork Liver, Pork By-Products, Chicken, Chicken Fat. Ingredient order indicates proportion by weight, so the first ingredients make up the bulk of the formula.
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