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Hill's Adult Lamb & Rice
Hill's Adult Lamb & Rice scores 2.2/5 for ingredient quality — a dry food cat food with 32.5% protein targeting adult cats.
Below Average
MiauMiau AI score · 2.2/5
AI ANALYSIS
What MiauMiau's AI actually sees
The first ingredient is broken rice, a grain, which is inappropriate for an obligate carnivore and drives the low ingredient quality score. While the food contains no artificial additives, the high estimated carbohydrate content (around 34% DMB) from refined grains and corn, along with missing moisture data that prevents precise protein adequacy assessment, are significant concerns.
According to MiauMiau's analysis of over 5,000+ dry food products, Hill's Adult Lamb & Rice 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 Adult Lamb & Rice vs. the category
Compared to the average dry food across 5,000+ products in our database.
Category avg: 2.7/5
Scores 0.5 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
WHO IT'S FOR
Is this right for your cat?
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INGREDIENTS
What's actually in the bag
Top ingredients
- 01Broken rice
- 02chicken and turkey meal
- 03maize
- 04animal fats
- 05maize protein meal
Ingredients are listed by weight. The first ingredients make up the majority of the formula.
Concerns
- Multiple grain-based fillers among the top ingredients
NUTRITION
The numbers
Guaranteed analysis
FULL LABEL
Every ingredient
Broken rice, chicken and turkey meal, maize, animal fats, maize protein meal, pea protein, lamb meal (4%), hydrolysed proteins, minerals, dried beet pulp, fish oil, vegetable oil, oat bran, fructo-oligosaccharides. ActivBiome+ Multi Benefit prebiotic mix (0.6%): oat bran, fructo-oligosaccharides.
FAQ
Questions worth answering
Is Hill's Adult Lamb & Rice good for cats?
According to MiauMiau's AI analysis, Hill's Adult Lamb & Rice is a below-average dry food with a quality score of 2.2 out of 5. The first ingredient is broken rice, a grain, which is inappropriate for an obligate carnivore and drives the low ingredient quality score. While the food contains no artificial additives, the high estimated carbohydrate content (around 34% DMB) from refined grains and corn, along with missing moisture data that prevents precise protein adequacy assessment, are significant concerns.
What is the protein content of Hill's Adult Lamb & Rice?
Hill's Adult Lamb & Rice contains 32.5% protein as listed on the label.
Is Hill's Adult Lamb & Rice grain-free?
Yes, Hill's Adult Lamb & Rice 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 Adult Lamb & Rice compare to other dry food?
According to MiauMiau's database of over 5,000+ cat food products, Hill's Adult Lamb & Rice scores 0.5 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 Adult Lamb & Rice suitable for kittens or senior cats?
Hill's Adult Lamb & Rice 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 Adult Lamb & Rice?
The top 5 ingredients in Hill's Adult Lamb & Rice are: Broken rice, chicken and turkey meal, maize, animal fats, maize protein meal. The primary ingredient is Broken rice. The remaining top ingredients are chicken and turkey meal, maize, animal fats, maize protein meal. Ingredient order indicates proportion by weight, so the first ingredients make up the bulk of the formula.
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