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Hill's Prescription Diet z/d Skin & Food Sensitivities Hydrolyzed Chicken Flavor Dry Cat Food Royal Canin Digestive Care Dry Cat Food

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Hill's Prescription Diet z/d Skin & Food Sensitivities Hydrolyzed Chicken Flavor Dry Cat Food and Royal Canin Digestive Care Dry Cat Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Hill's Prescription Diet z/d Skin & Food Sensitivities Hydrolyzed Chicken Flavor Dry Cat Food
Hill's Prescription Diet z/d Skin & Food Sensitivities Hydrolyzed Chicken Flavor Dry Cat Food
Royal Canin Digestive Care Dry Cat Food
Royal Canin Digestive Care Dry Cat Food

Verified Jul 19, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science.
Not listed 8.6 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
Not listed 36.00%
Fat Not listed 13.00%
Fiber 1.40% 4.80%
Calcium 0.75% Not listed
Phosphorus 0.59% Not listed
Omega-3 0.94% Not listed
Omega-6 4.44% Not listed
Taurine 0.36% Not listed
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
Not listed 7.50%
Calories 3847 kcal/kg 3659 kcal/kg
Calorie density Moderate Moderate
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Brewers Rice, Hydrolyzed Chicken Liver, Rice Protein Concentrate, Soybean Oil, Chicken Liver Flavor, Coconut Oil, Ground Pecan Shells, Calcium Carbonate, Lactic Acid, Potassium Chloride, Fish Oil, Glyceryl Monostearate, Flaxseed, Dried Beet Pulp, Dried Citrus Pulp, L-Lysine, Calcium Sulfate, L-Threonine, Dicalcium Phosphate, Choline Chloride, DL-Methionine, Pressed Cranberries, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Taurine, Cysteine, Iodized Salt, Potassium Citrate, minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), L-Tryptophan, Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, Natural Flavors, Beta-Carotene. Show full list
Brewers rice, chicken by-product meal, wheat gluten, soy protein isolate, chicken fat, corn gluten meal, natural flavors, pea fiber, wheat, corn, dried chicory root, calcium sulfate, fish oil, vegetable oil, sodium aluminosilicate, sodium pyrophosphate, potassium chloride, choline chloride, powdered psyllium seed husk, sodium bisulfate, monocalcium phosphate, rice flour, fructooligosaccharides, salt, hydrolyzed yeast, vitamins [DL-alpha tocopherol acetate (source of vitamin E), L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), niacin supplement, biotin, riboflavin supplement, D-calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1), vitamin A acetate, vitamin B12 supplement, vitamin D3 supplement, folic acid], trace minerals [zinc proteinate, zinc oxide, manganese proteinate, ferrous sulfate, manganous oxide, copper sulfate, sodium selenite, calcium iodate, copper proteinate], rosemary extract, preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid. Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Marketed benefits Digestive health, Itch relief, Allergy support Digestive health, Sensitive stomach
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Kibble Kibble
Processing Not listed Not listed
Life stage Adult Adult
Breed size All Breed Sizes All Breed Sizes
AAFCO nutritional adequacy
Complete & balanced Whether the manufacturer's label claims the food meets AAFCO nutrient profiles for a life stage. Not an independent test.
Yes Yes
Life stages Adult Maintenance Adult Maintenance
Substantiation How adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile.
Feeding Trials Formulation
Maker standards
WSAVA guidelines The World Small Animal Veterinary Association publishes criteria for evaluating a manufacturer: qualified nutritionists on staff, feeding trials, and published research. It does not certify or endorse brands.
Yes Yes
PSC accredited The Pet Sustainability Coalition is a nonprofit that accredits pet companies on their environmental and social impact through third-party verification. It reflects sustainability practices, not food quality.
Yes No
Recalls & where to buy
Recalls on record We track the FDA's animal food recall listings back to January 2019 and publish every pet food recall automatically. A filing that isn't pet food may not appear here.
None None
Where to buy
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Shared ingredients

Both foods list these among their top ingredients, by label weight.

  • Brewer's Rice

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Common Questions

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Brewer's Rice.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.

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