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Hill's Adult Protein Hydrolysate Dry Chicken & Brown Rice
Hill's Adult Protein Hydrolysate Dry Chicken & Brown Rice scores 3.3/5 for ingredient quality. It's a dry cat food with 30.5% protein for adult cats.
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MiauMiau AI score · 3.3/5
Based on the ingredient list. The label doesn't publish protein and carb values, so those aren't rated yet.
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What MiauMiau's AI actually sees
First ingredients are chicken and turkey meals, which provide named protein sources but fall short of the whole-meat ideal, and moisture data is missing so dry matter protein cannot be confirmed. The recipe relies heavily on maize, wheat, and maize gluten meal as fillers, and the inclusion of pea protein and ground pecan nut shells signals plant-based padding rather than meat-focused nutrition.
According to MiauMiau's analysis of over 5,000+ dry food products, Hill's Adult Protein Hydrolysate Dry Chicken & Brown Rice 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 Adult Protein Hydrolysate Dry Chicken & Brown Rice vs. the category
Compared to the average dry food across 5,000+ products in our database.
Category avg: 3/5
Scores 0.3 points above 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
- Named animal protein as the primary ingredient
WHO IT'S FOR
Is this right for your cat?
Best for
INGREDIENTS
What's actually in the bag
Top ingredients
- 01Chicken and turkey meal (chicken 10%; total poultry 16%)
- 02maize
- 03animal fats
- 04maize gluten meal
- 05wheat
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
Chicken and turkey meal (chicken 10%; total poultry 16%), maize, animal fats, maize gluten meal, wheat, broken rice, pea protein, brown rice (4%), barley (3.2%), oats (3.2%), hydrolysed protein, minerals, ground pecan nut shells, flaxseed, dried beet pulp, dried citrus pulp, fish oil, dried cranberries. ActivBiome+ hydrolysed protein prebiotic mix (4%): ground pecan nut shells, flaxseed, dried beet pulp, dried citrus pulp, dried cranberries.
FAQ
Questions worth answering
Is Hill's Adult Protein Hydrolysate Dry Chicken & Brown Rice good for cats?
According to MiauMiau's AI analysis, Hill's Adult Protein Hydrolysate Dry Chicken & Brown Rice is an average dry food with a quality score of 3.3 out of 5. First ingredients are chicken and turkey meals, which provide named protein sources but fall short of the whole-meat ideal, and moisture data is missing so dry matter protein cannot be confirmed. The recipe relies heavily on maize, wheat, and maize gluten meal as fillers, and the inclusion of pea protein and ground pecan nut shells signals plant-based padding rather than meat-focused nutrition.
What is the protein content of Hill's Adult Protein Hydrolysate Dry Chicken & Brown Rice?
Hill's Adult Protein Hydrolysate Dry Chicken & Brown Rice contains 30.5% protein as listed on the label.
Is Hill's Adult Protein Hydrolysate Dry Chicken & Brown Rice grain-free?
Yes, Hill's Adult Protein Hydrolysate Dry Chicken & Brown 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 Protein Hydrolysate Dry Chicken & Brown Rice compare to other dry food?
According to MiauMiau's database of over 5,000+ cat food products, Hill's Adult Protein Hydrolysate Dry Chicken & Brown Rice scores 0.3 points above the average dry 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 Adult Protein Hydrolysate Dry Chicken & Brown Rice suitable for kittens or senior cats?
Hill's Adult Protein Hydrolysate Dry Chicken & Brown 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 Protein Hydrolysate Dry Chicken & Brown Rice?
The top 5 ingredients in Hill's Adult Protein Hydrolysate Dry Chicken & Brown Rice are: Chicken and turkey meal (chicken 10%; total poultry 16%), maize, animal fats, maize gluten meal, wheat. The first ingredient is a named animal protein (Chicken and turkey meal (chicken 10%; total poultry 16%)), which is a positive sign of quality. The remaining top ingredients are maize, animal fats, maize gluten meal, wheat. Ingredient order indicates proportion by weight, so the first ingredients make up the bulk of the formula.
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