Hill's Science Diet Adult 7+ Indoor
Manufacturer: Hill's Science Diet
The Hill's Science Diet Adult 7+ Indoor (Hill's Science Diet) earned a technical score of 74.6/100 (rated ✅ Solid) under the independent My Pet Magazine methodology, which combines the IDNM nutrient density index (47 pts) and the IPFI ingredient purity index (100 pts). On a dry-matter basis, this food for cats delivers 30.43% protein and 14.67% fat. The analysis is computed by algorithm, with no payment or interference from brands.
Is Hill's Science Diet Adult 7+ Indoor good?
So-so. Hill's Science Diet Adult 7+ Indoor is in the "Solid" band (technical score 74.6/100), below our High Standard band. Compare it with the alternatives on this page. The score combines nutritional density (IDNM 47) and ingredient purity (IPFI 100), with 30.43% protein and 14.67% fat on a dry-matter basis. At 3574 kcal/kg, FEDIAF maintenance needs work out to 53–71 g per day for an adult cat weighing 4 kg (full table below).
Nutritional Analysis
Dry-Matter Composition
Composition and Energy
Values as declared in the manufacturer guaranteed analysis (as-fed basis — as printed on the bag).
| Nutrient | Value |
|---|---|
| Crude protein | 28 % |
| Crude fat | 13.5 % |
| Crude fiber | 10 % |
| Moisture | 8 % |
| Metabolizable energy | 3574 kcal/kg |
How much to feed per day
Estimated daily serving (g/day) based on the metabolizable energy of this food (3574 kcal/kg) and the maintenance energy requirement (MER) of an adult cat per FEDIAF 2024, from the lowest value (low-activity dog; neutered or indoor cat) to the moderate one (moderately active dog; active cat). It is a starting point: adjust to your pet's body condition and your veterinarian's advice. The calculation ignores age, neutering (in dogs) and individual clinical conditions.
| Weight of the cat | Energy requirement | Recommended serving |
|---|---|---|
| 3 kg | 157–209 kcal/day | 44–58 g/day |
| 4 kg | 190–253 kcal/day | 53–71 g/day |
| 5 kg | 220–294 kcal/day | 62–82 g/day |
| 6 kg | 249–332 kcal/day | 70–93 g/day |
Formula: maintenance energy (kcal/day) = coefficient × weight(kg)^exponent. Dogs: coefficient 95 (low activity) to 110 (moderate activity), exponent 0.75 (FEDIAF 2024, Table VII-7, p. 55). Cats: coefficient 75 (neutered or indoor) to 100 (active), exponent 0.67 (FEDIAF 2024, Table VII-9, p. 57). Portion (g/day) = energy requirement ÷ (food kcal/kg ÷ 1000). Source: FEDIAF, Nutritional Guidelines for Complete and Complementary Pet Food for Cats and Dogs, July 2024.
Ingredients
- 1Chicken
- 2Whole Grain Wheat
- 3Corn Gluten Meal
- 4Chicken Fat
- 5Powdered Cellulose
- 6Wheat Gluten
- 7Brewers Rice
- 8Dried Beet Pulp
- 9Pork Flavor
- 10Calcium Sulfate
What we like
- ✓fresh meat first ingredient
- ✓natural preservatives
- ✓taurine declared
- ✓L-carnitine
- ✓EPA/DHA declared
- ✓fruits and vegetables
Points of concern
- ⚠corn and wheat present
- ⚠corn and wheat gluten
www.petsmart.com — guaranteed analysis and ingredient list mirrored from the Hill's label, read 2026-09-03 · corroborated by piscespets.com (same figures) · fibre is a declared range, the catalogue stores the maximum · replaces a dry-matter conversion
Frequently asked questions about Hill's Science Diet Adult 7+ Indoor
- What is the technical score of Hill's Science Diet Adult 7+ Indoor?
- Hill's Science Diet Adult 7+ Indoor (Hill's Science Diet) scores 74.6/100 under the My Pet Magazine methodology — a weighted average of the IDNM nutrient density index (47 points) and the IPFI ingredient purity index (100 points), by the formula (IDNM × 0.55) + (IPFI × 0.45). The analysis is 100% algorithmic, with no interference from brands.
- How much protein does Hill's Science Diet Adult 7+ Indoor have?
- On a dry-matter basis (removing the effect of moisture), Hill's Science Diet Adult 7+ Indoor has 30.43% protein and 14.67% fat. Converting to a dry-matter basis allows a fair comparison between foods for cats with different moisture levels.
- Is Hill's Science Diet Adult 7+ Indoor a good food for cats?
- Under the My Pet Magazine classification, Hill's Science Diet Adult 7+ Indoor is "Solid" (score 74.6/100). Strengths: fresh meat first ingredient, natural preservatives, taurine declared. Points of concern: corn and wheat present, corn and wheat gluten. Talk to a veterinarian before changing the diet of your cat.
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