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Hill's Science Diet Adult Urinary & Hairball Control

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Hill's Science Diet Hill's Science Diet Adult Urinary & Hairball Control Chicken & Rice Recipe
72.5Technical Score

The Hill's Science Diet Adult Urinary & Hairball Control (Hill's Science Diet) earned a technical score of 72.5/100 (rated ✅ Solid) under the independent My Pet Magazine methodology, which combines the IDNM nutrient density index (56 pts) and the IPFI ingredient purity index (84 pts). On a dry-matter basis, this food for cats delivers 32.07% protein and 17.39% fat. The analysis is computed by algorithm, with no payment or interference from brands.

Is Hill's Science Diet Adult Urinary & Hairball Control good?

So-so. Hill's Science Diet Adult Urinary & Hairball Control is in the "Solid" band (technical score 72.5/100), below our High Standard band. Compare it with the alternatives on this page. The score combines nutritional density (IDNM 56) and ingredient purity (IPFI 84), with 32.07% protein and 17.39% fat on a dry-matter basis. At 3689 kcal/kg, FEDIAF maintenance needs work out to 51–69 g per day for an adult cat weighing 4 kg (full table below).

Nutritional Analysis

IDNM (Nutrient Density)56 / 100
IPFI (Ingredient Purity)84 / 100
Final Score72.5

Dry-Matter Composition

Protein32.07%
Fat17.39%

Composition and Energy

Values as declared in the manufacturer guaranteed analysis (as-fed basis — as printed on the bag).

Nutritional composition of Hill's Science Diet Adult Urinary & Hairball Control (metabolizable energy when available in the dataset)
NutrientValue
Crude protein29.5 %
Crude fat16 %
Crude fiber9.5 %
Moisture8 %
Metabolizable energy3689 kcal/kg

How much to feed per day

Estimated daily serving (g/day) based on the metabolizable energy of this food (3689 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.

Recommended daily serving in grams per day of Hill's Science Diet Adult Urinary & Hairball Control by the weight of the cat
Weight of the catEnergy requirementRecommended serving
3 kg157–209 kcal/day42–57 g/day
4 kg190–253 kcal/day51–69 g/day
5 kg220–294 kcal/day60–80 g/day
6 kg249–332 kcal/day68–90 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

  1. 1Chicken
  2. 2Whole Grain Wheat
  3. 3Corn Protein Meal
  4. 4Powdered Cellulose
  5. 5Chicken Fat
  6. 6Wheat Gluten
  7. 7Brewers Rice
  8. 8Chicken Liver Flavor
  9. 9Egg Product
  10. 10Chicken Meal

What we like

  • ✓fresh meat first ingredient
  • ✓natural preservatives
  • ✓taurine declared

Points of concern

  • ⚠corn and wheat present
  • ⚠grain splitting
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Feeding TrialsAAFCO feeding trial declared: +6 pts (Gold level)
✓ Verified data

www.hillspet.com — Average Nutrient Content on a dry matter basis (protein 34.6%, fat 19.1%, crude fiber 9.1%), calorie content 3689 kcal/kg, ingredient list and AAFCO feeding trial statement, read 2026-09-03; the manufacturer page publishes no moisture value and no as-fed Guaranteed Analysis · second reading: piscespets.com and petsense.com — as-fed Guaranteed Analysis mirrored from the printed label, read 2026-09-03, which is where the numeric fields come from · DIVERGENCE FLAGGED: those retailers print an ingredient list that differs from the manufacturer page (Corn Gluten Meal / Pork Fat against Corn Protein Meal / Chicken Fat); the ingredient field keeps the manufacturer list

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Frequently asked questions about Hill's Science Diet Adult Urinary & Hairball Control

What is the technical score of Hill's Science Diet Adult Urinary & Hairball Control?
Hill's Science Diet Adult Urinary & Hairball Control (Hill's Science Diet) scores 72.5/100 under the My Pet Magazine methodology — a weighted average of the IDNM nutrient density index (56 points) and the IPFI ingredient purity index (84 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 Urinary & Hairball Control have?
On a dry-matter basis (removing the effect of moisture), Hill's Science Diet Adult Urinary & Hairball Control has 32.07% protein and 17.39% 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 Urinary & Hairball Control a good food for cats?
Under the My Pet Magazine classification, Hill's Science Diet Adult Urinary & Hairball Control is "Solid" (score 72.5/100). Strengths: fresh meat first ingredient, natural preservatives, taurine declared. Points of concern: corn and wheat present, grain splitting. Talk to a veterinarian before changing the diet of your cat.

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