Hill's Prescription Diet k/d + j/d Chicken Flavor Dry Dog Food Royal Canin Canine Urinary UC Dry Dog Food
Hill's Prescription Diet k/d + j/d Chicken Flavor Dry Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 9.3 to 8.3. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Hill's Prescription Diet k/d + j/d Chicken Flavor Dry Dog Food and Royal Canin Canine Urinary UC Dry Dog Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Jun 15, 2026 |
Verified Jul 27, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
9.3 / 10 | 8.3 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
Not listed | 18.00% |
| Fat | Not listed | 13.00% |
| Fiber | 3.80% | 3.00% |
| Calcium | 0.85% | Not listed |
| Phosphorus | 0.29% | Not listed |
| Omega-3 | 3.88% | Not listed |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
Not listed | 10.00% |
| Calories | 4011 kcal/kg | 3729 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | High | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Brewers Rice, Chicken Fat, Flaxseed, Chicken, Egg Product, Fish Oil, Hydrolyzed Chicken Flavor, Powdered Cellulose, Corn Gluten Meal, Dried Beet Pulp, Pork Liver Flavor, Calcium Carbonate, Lactic Acid, Potassium Chloride, L-Lysine, Betaine, Lipoic Acid, Potassium Citrate, Whole Grain Oats, Choline Chloride, L-Threonine, DL-Methionine, Fructooligosaccharides (FOS), Calcium Sulfate, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Iodized Salt, L-Tryptophan, Taurine, Magnesium Oxide, minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Glucosamine Hydrochloride, L-Carnitine, Chondroitin Sulfate, Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, Natural Flavors, Beta-Carotene. Show full list Show less |
Brewers rice, corn, wheat, egg product, chicken fat, corn gluten meal, natural flavors, wheat gluten, monocalcium phosphate, calcium carbonate, potassium chloride, fish oil, fructooligosaccharides, salt, vitamins [DL-alpha tocopherol acetate (source of vitamin E), niacin supplement, D-calcium pantothenate, biotin, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), riboflavin supplement, thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1), vitamin A acetate, folic acid, vitamin B12 supplement, vitamin D3 supplement], taurine, L-lysine, potassium citrate, trace minerals [zinc proteinate, zinc oxide, ferrous sulfate, manganese proteinate, manganous oxide, copper sulfate, calcium iodate, sodium selenite, copper proteinate], choline chloride, GLA safflower oil, marigold extract (Tagetes erecta L.), L-carnitine, rosemary extract, preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid. Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Health focus | Kidney care, Joint care, Appetite support, Urinary care, Probiotic support, Digestive health | Urinary care |
| 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 recordKibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear. |
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
- Chicken Fat
- Egg Product
- Corn Gluten
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Hill's Prescription Diet k/d + j/d Chicken Flavor Dry Dog Food scores higher, 9.3 to 8.3 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Brewer's Rice, Chicken Fat, Egg Product, Corn Gluten.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Hill's Prescription Diet k/d + j/d Chicken Flavor Dry Dog Food is labeled complete and balanced; Royal Canin Canine Urinary UC Dry Dog Food does not list an AAFCO status.
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