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Summary

Nutrition

Recipe

Protein

Verdict

Hill's Prescription Diet

z/d Food Sensitivities Hydrolyzed Chicken Flavor

Cat

Wet

Rating

★★★★★

5.0 / 5

Protein Clarity

High

Animal Protein

High

Allergy Highlights

Contains:

Grains (gluten-free)

Legumes

Nuts

Poultry

Free From:

Gluten grains

Dairy

Egg

Red meat

Fish

Shellfish

Unknown Meal

Pros

Uses clearly named animal protein sources for better transparency.

Contains organ meats that provide natural vitamins and minerals.

Includes plant ingredients that can provide fiber and natural antioxidants.

Cons

Relies mostly on inorganic mineral supplements, which may be less bioavailable.

Is Hill's Prescription Diet z/d Food Sensitivities Hydrolyzed Chicken Flavor wet cat food good?

Hill's Prescription Diet z/d Food Sensitivities Hydrolyzed Chicken Flavor is a wet cat food rated 5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. The recipe lists most animal ingredients by name, giving good visibility into protein sources. However, most minerals are supplied in inorganic forms that may be less well absorbed. This recipe is free from Gluten grains, Dairy, Egg, Red meat, Fish, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Grains (gluten-free), Legumes, Nuts, Poultry.

Nutrition Breakdown

Dry Matter

As Fed

Protein

32%

Fat

11%

Est. Carbs

18%

Fiber

6.8%

Ash

31.8%

Moisture (78%) removed so you can compare foods fairly.

Dry matter basis = label value ÷ (100% − moisture%). Carbs estimated from remaining.

Tips

Protein is Medium (32% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. Cats usually benefit from higher protein than dogs, so confirm the food is complete for cats and fits the cat's life stage.

References

Fat is Medium (11% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. This is a moderate energy-density signal for many cats, but total calories and body condition still matter.

References

Ingredients Analysis

36 of 36 matched

Prefer

Concerned

Notice

Hydrolyzed Chicken Liver

Water

Corn Starch

Coconut Oil

Ground Pecan Shells

Calcium Sulfate

Powdered Cellulose

Dicalcium Phosphate

Flaxseed

Dried Beet Pulp

Potassium Chloride

Calcium Chloride

Cystine

Iodized Salt

Potassium Citrate

Vitamin E Supplement

L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate

Thiamine Mononitrate

Niacin Supplement

Calcium Pantothenate

Vitamin B12 Supplement

Pyridoxine Hydrochloride

Biotin

Riboflavin Supplement

Vitamin D3 Supplement

Folic Acid

Dl-methionine

Soybean Oil

Pressed Cranberries

Taurine

Zinc Oxide

Ferrous Sulfate

Manganese Sulfate

Copper Sulfate

Calcium Iodate

Sodium Selenite

Tips

Named animal proteins near the top: Hydrolyzed Chicken Liver are listed early in the ingredient panel.

Higher-priority ingredients to review: Powdered Cellulose, Dicalcium Phosphate.

Higher-caution ingredients: Powdered Cellulose, Dicalcium Phosphate have caution notes in the ingredient database.

Possible digestion triggers: Coconut Oil, Powdered Cellulose, Dicalcium Phosphate have digestion notes; watch tolerance if your pet has a sensitive stomach.

Protein Analysis

How this recipe earned its protein scores.

Protein Clarity

High

Named

100%

Strong clarity: 100% of Hill's Prescription Diet z/d Food Sensitivities Hydrolyzed Chicken Flavor's animal-protein ingredients are clearly named (like chicken or salmon). Only 0% use vague terms such as "meat meal" and 0% are by-products. Named protein ingredients let you verify the source and check for allergens.

Contributing ingredients

Named

Hydrolyzed Chicken Liver

Animal Protein

High

Animal

100%

Meat-forward: 100% of the weighted protein in Hill's Prescription Diet z/d Food Sensitivities Hydrolyzed Chicken Flavor comes from animal sources. Plant signals are modest (0% whole plants, 0% plant concentrates), so the protein profile leans on real meat.

Contributing ingredients

Animal

Hydrolyzed Chicken Liver

Hill's Prescription Diet z/d Food Sensitivities Hydrolyzed Chicken Flavor wet cat food Review

Hill's Prescription Diet z/d Food Sensitivities Hydrolyzed Chicken Flavor is a strong choice — rated 5 stars with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. A confident pick when the ingredient panel matches your pet's needs.

Best for

Owners who want clearly named protein sources

Avoid if

You're avoiding legumes

Your pet is allergic to nuts

Key takeaways

Named animal proteins make up 100% of the recipe's protein panel — a clear sourcing win.

Contains common allergens: Grains (gluten-free), Legumes, Nuts, Poultry.

On a dry-matter basis: 32% protein, 11% fat, 18% estimated carbohydrates.

100% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.

Free from Gluten grains, Dairy, Egg, Red meat, Fish, Shellfish, Unknown Meal.

Frequently asked questions

Is Hill's Prescription Diet z/d Food Sensitivities Hydrolyzed Chicken Flavor good for cats?

Yes — rated 5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content.

Does Hill's Prescription Diet z/d Food Sensitivities Hydrolyzed Chicken Flavor contain Dairy?

Does Hill's Prescription Diet z/d Food Sensitivities Hydrolyzed Chicken Flavor contain Egg?

Does Hill's Prescription Diet z/d Food Sensitivities Hydrolyzed Chicken Flavor contain Legumes?

Does Hill's Prescription Diet z/d Food Sensitivities Hydrolyzed Chicken Flavor contain Nuts?

Is Hill's Prescription Diet z/d Food Sensitivities Hydrolyzed Chicken Flavor grain-free?

What are the main protein sources in Hill's Prescription Diet z/d Food Sensitivities Hydrolyzed Chicken Flavor?