Hill's Prescription Diet z/d Skin & Food Sensitivities Hydrolyzed Chicken Flavor Dry Cat Food Royal Canin Feline Renal Support + Hydrolyzed Protein 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 Feline Renal Support + Hydrolyzed Protein Dry Cat Food compared
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Verified Jul 20, 2026 |
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KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
Not listed | Not listed |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
Not listed | 24.00% |
| Fat | Not listed | 18.00% |
| Fiber | 1.40% | 5.40% |
| Calcium | 0.75% | Not listed |
| Phosphorus | 0.59% | 0.57% |
| Omega-3 | 0.94% | Not listed |
| Omega-6 | 4.44% | Not listed |
| Taurine | 0.36% | Not listed |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
Not listed | 8.00% |
| Calories | 3847 kcal/kg | 3982 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Moderate | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery 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 Show less |
Brewers rice, hydrolized soy protein, chicken fat, dried chicory root, natural flavors, powdered cellulose, vegetable oil, fish oil, calcium carbonate, potassium chloride, fructooligosaccharides, sodium pyrophosphate, calcium sulfate, sodium silico aluminate, DL-methionine, choline chloride, taurine, vitamins [DL-alpha tocopherol acetate (source of vitamin E), niacin supplement, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), D-calcium pantothenate, biotin, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), riboflavin supplement, thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1), vitamin A acetate, vitamin B12 supplement, folic acid], trace minerals [zinc proteinate, zinc oxide, manganese proteinate, manganous oxide, copper sulfate, ferrous sulfate, sodium selenite, copper proteinate, calcium iodate], GLA safflower oil, marigold extract (Tagetes erecta L.), rosemary extract, preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid. Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Marketed benefits | Digestive health, Itch relief, Allergy support | Kidney care, Appetite support, Digestive health, Skin coat health |
| 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 & balancedWhether the manufacturer's label claims the food meets AAFCO nutrient profiles for a life stage. Not an independent test. |
Yes | Not indicated |
| Life stages | Adult Maintenance | Not listed |
SubstantiationHow adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile. |
Feeding Trials | Not listed |
| Maker standards | ||
WSAVA guidelinesThe 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 accreditedThe 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 recordWe 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
- Calcium Carbonate
- Potassium Chloride
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Common Questions
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Brewer's Rice, Calcium Carbonate, Potassium Chloride.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Hill's Prescription Diet z/d Skin & Food Sensitivities Hydrolyzed Chicken Flavor Dry Cat Food is labeled complete and balanced; Royal Canin Feline Renal Support + Hydrolyzed Protein Dry Cat Food does not list an AAFCO status.
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