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Summary
Nutrition
Recipe
Protein
Verdict
Hill's
Prescription Diet z/d Food Sensitivities
Dog
Dry
Rating
★★★★☆
4.0 / 5
Protein Clarity
High
Animal Protein
High
Allergy Highlights
Contains:
Grains (gluten-free)
Legumes
Nuts
Poultry
Fish
Free From:
Gluten grains
Dairy
Egg
Red meat
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 dry dog food good?
Hill's Prescription Diet z/d Food Sensitivities is a dry dog food rated 4 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. The recipe lists most animal ingredients by name and features real muscle meat as a primary protein source. 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, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Grains (gluten-free), Legumes, Nuts, Poultry, Fish.
Nutrition Breakdown
Dry Matter
As Fed
Protein
17%
Fat
12%
Est. Carbs
54%
Fiber
8.9%
Ash
7.8%
Moisture (10%) removed so you can compare foods fairly.
Dry matter basis = label value ÷ (100% − moisture%). Carbs estimated from remaining.
Tips
Protein is Low (17% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. Some lower-activity adult dogs may do fine on lower-protein complete foods, but growth, pregnancy, nursing, and medical needs change the answer.
References
Fat is Medium (12% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. This is a moderate energy-density signal for many adult dogs, assuming the full diet matches activity and body condition.
References
Ingredients Analysis
42 of 42 matched
Prefer
0
Concerned
11
Notice
2
1
Corn Starch
2
Hydrolyzed Chicken Liver
3
Hydrolyzed Chicken
4
Ground Pecan Shells
5
Powdered Cellulose
6
Chicken Flavor
7
Soybean Oil
8
Dried Beet Pulp
9
Lactic Acid
10
Coconut Oil
11
Fish Oil
12
Calcium Carbonate
13
Pumpkin
14
Glycerin
15
Monostearate
16
Dl-methionine
17
Potassium Chloride
18
Iodized Salt
19
Vitamin E Supplement
20
L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate
21
Niacin Supplement
22
Thiamine Mononitrate
23
Calcium Pantothenate
24
Vitamin A Supplement
25
Riboflavin Supplement
26
Biotin
27
Pyridoxine Hydrochloride
28
Vitamin B12 Supplement
29
Folic Acid
30
Vitamin D3 Supplement
31
L-tryptophan
32
Choline Chloride
33
Ferrous Sulfate
34
Zinc Oxide
35
Copper Sulfate
36
Manganese Oxide
37
Calcium Iodate
38
Sodium Selenite
39
Magnesium Oxide
40
Mixed Tocopherols
41
Natural Flavors
42
Beta-carotene
Tips
Named animal proteins near the top: Hydrolyzed Chicken Liver, Hydrolyzed Chicken are listed early in the ingredient panel.
Higher-priority ingredients to review: Powdered Cellulose, Glycerin.
Higher-caution ingredients: Powdered Cellulose, Glycerin have caution notes in the ingredient database.
Possible digestion triggers: Powdered Cellulose, Coconut Oil have digestion notes; watch tolerance if your pet has a sensitive stomach.
Protein Analysis
How this recipe earned its protein scores.
Protein Clarity
High
High
Named
100%
Strong clarity: 100% of Hill's Prescription Diet z/d Food Sensitivities'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
Hydrolyzed Chicken
Animal Protein
High
High
Animal
100%
Meat-forward: 100% of the weighted protein in Hill's Prescription Diet z/d Food Sensitivities 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
Hydrolyzed Chicken
Hill's Prescription Diet z/d Food Sensitivities dry dog food Review
Hill's Prescription Diet z/d Food Sensitivities is a strong choice — rated 4 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
Pets that thrive on muscle-meat protein
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, Fish.
On a dry-matter basis: 17% protein, 12% fat, 54% estimated carbohydrates.
100% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.
Free from Gluten grains, Dairy, Egg, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal.
Frequently asked questions
Is Hill's Prescription Diet z/d Food Sensitivities good for dogs?
Yes — rated 4 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content.
Does Hill's Prescription Diet z/d Food Sensitivities contain Dairy?
Does Hill's Prescription Diet z/d Food Sensitivities contain Egg?
Does Hill's Prescription Diet z/d Food Sensitivities contain Legumes?
Does Hill's Prescription Diet z/d Food Sensitivities contain Nuts?
Is Hill's Prescription Diet z/d Food Sensitivities grain-free?
What are the main protein sources in Hill's Prescription Diet z/d Food Sensitivities?
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