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Hill's Kitten Poultry Selection
Hill's Kitten Poultry Selection scores 2.3/5 for ingredient quality — a wet food cat food with 9.5% protein targeting kitten cats.
Below Average
MiauMiau AI score · 2.3/5
AI ANALYSIS
What MiauMiau's AI actually sees
The first ingredient is chicken, but the formula relies heavily on unnamed 'meat and animal derivatives', plant proteins, and cereals. The estimated 20% dry-matter carbs from wheat flour, maize starch, and various sugars, combined with caramel coloring, make this a highly processed choice unsuitable for a strict carnivore.
According to MiauMiau's analysis of over 5,000+ wet food products, Hill's Chicken, with Turkey scores below the wet 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 Kitten Poultry Selection vs. the category
Compared to the average wet food across 5,000+ products in our database.
Category avg: 3/5
Scores 0.7 points below the average wet food
OUR ASSESSMENT
What we like vs. what to watch
What we like
- Grain-free formula
- Nutritionally complete — suitable as a sole diet
What to watch
- Ingredient quality is below average
- Contains notable filler ingredients
- Contains some controversial additives
- Contains added sugars
- 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
- 01Nutritional additives: 3b103 (Iron) 14.1mg
- 023b202 (Iodine) 0.5mg
- 033b405 (Copper) 3.0mg
- 043b502 (Manganese) 3.1mg
- 053b603 (Zinc) 36.4mg
Ingredients are listed by weight. The first ingredients make up the majority of the formula.
Concerns
- Contains added sugars
- Uses unnamed animal derivatives instead of specific protein sources
NUTRITION
The numbers
Guaranteed analysis
Dry matter basis
Dry matter basis removes water content for accurate comparison between wet and dry foods.
FULL LABEL
Every ingredient
Nutritional additives: 3b103 (Iron) 14.1mg, 3b202 (Iodine) 0.5mg, 3b405 (Copper) 3.0mg, 3b502 (Manganese) 3.1mg, 3b603 (Zinc) 36.4mg, coloured with natural caramel. ADDITIVES PER KG: Nutritional additives: 3b103 (Iron) 14.3mg, 3b202 (Iodine) 0.5mg, 3b405 (Copper) 3.0mg, 3b502 (Manganese) 3.2mg, 3b603 (Zinc) 36.8mg, coloured with natural caramel. HILL'S SCIENCE PLAN Kitten Food with Chicken - pouch COMPOSITION: Meat and animal derivatives (chicken 31%), vegetable protein extracts, cereals, derivatives of vegetable origin, minerals, fish and fish derivatives, eggs and egg derivatives, various sugars, oils and fats. HILL'S SCIENCE PLAN Kitten Food with Turkey - pouch COMPOSITION: Chicken, pork, turkey (4%), pea protein, wheat flour, cellulose, minerals, salmon, maize starch, dried eggs, dried pork protein, various sugars, fish oil, sunflower oil, maize dextrine.
FAQ
Questions worth answering
Is Hill's Kitten Poultry Selection good for cats?
According to MiauMiau's AI analysis, Hill's Kitten Poultry Selection is a below-average wet food with a quality score of 2.3 out of 5. The first ingredient is chicken, but the formula relies heavily on unnamed 'meat and animal derivatives', plant proteins, and cereals. The estimated 20% dry-matter carbs from wheat flour, maize starch, and various sugars, combined with caramel coloring, make this a highly processed choice unsuitable for a strict carnivore.
What is the protein content of Hill's Kitten Poultry Selection?
Hill's Kitten Poultry Selection contains 9.5% protein as listed on the label. On a dry matter basis, that's 43.18% protein. Dry matter basis is the fairest way to compare protein between wet and dry foods because it removes water content from the equation.
Is Hill's Kitten Poultry Selection grain-free?
Yes, Hill's Kitten Poultry Selection 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 Kitten Poultry Selection compare to other wet food?
According to MiauMiau's database of over 5,000+ cat food products, Hill's Kitten Poultry Selection scores 0.7 points below the average wet food quality score of 3.0. MiauMiau's AI evaluates ingredient quality, protein adequacy, filler content, and additive safety to generate each score.
Is Hill's Kitten Poultry Selection suitable for kittens or senior cats?
Hill's Kitten Poultry Selection 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 Kitten Poultry Selection?
The top 5 ingredients in Hill's Kitten Poultry Selection are: Nutritional additives: 3b103 (Iron) 14.1mg, 3b202 (Iodine) 0.5mg, 3b405 (Copper) 3.0mg, 3b502 (Manganese) 3.1mg, 3b603 (Zinc) 36.4mg. The primary ingredient is Nutritional additives: 3b103 (Iron) 14.1mg. The remaining top ingredients are 3b202 (Iodine) 0.5mg, 3b405 (Copper) 3.0mg, 3b502 (Manganese) 3.1mg, 3b603 (Zinc) 36.4mg. Ingredient order indicates proportion by weight, so the first ingredients make up the bulk of the formula.
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