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Hill's Pet Nutrition c/d Multicare Chicken Flavor Dog Food
Wet Pate · completeveterinary diet
Our verdict
Is Hill's Pet Nutrition c/d Multicare Chicken Flavor Dog Food a good dog food?
We score it 49/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Only part of the analytical constituents are declared, so the nutritional picture is incomplete.
100% of this recipe has no printed percentage. Estimated shares are model estimates, not label facts.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for adult dogs
- Doesn't list turkey, lamb, venison, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids chicken: the label lists chicken
- Your dog avoids beef: it is listed as an ingredient
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists fish oil
- Your dog avoids pork: the label lists pork liver
- Your dog avoids grain: the label lists rice - white
- You want a single-protein recipe: this one lists more than one animal protein
These points are derived from declared ingredients and analysis, not a substitute for veterinary advice. If your dog has a diagnosed condition, food choice is a medical nutrition decision: speak to your vet. Find foods that fit your dog.
Nutrition and feedingProtein 24.30% · Fat 16.60%
Typical analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed | Dry matter | Directory average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 24.30% | 24.30% | 37.69% (137 eligible foods) |
| Fat | 16.60% | 16.60% | 23.89% (134 eligible foods) |
| Fibre | 3.10% | 3.10% | 3.81% (135 eligible foods) |
| Carbohydrates | 51% | 51% | 30.63% (76 eligible foods) |
| Calcium | 0.65% | - | - |
| Phosphorus | 0.47% | - | - |
| Sodium | 0.29% | - | - |
Energy: 121 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Storage
Cover and refrigerate unused portion
Feeding guide
Adult maintenance feeding guide shown by weight (5 lb - 120 lb) in grams/cans per day; gradually transition over 7 days or more; exclusively feed the recommended Prescription Diet dry and wet foods; keep fresh water available at all times.
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
Choline Chloride; L-Carnitine; Vitamin E Supplement; Thiamine Mononitrate; Pyridoxine Hydrochloride; Niacin Supplement; Calcium Pantothenate; Vitamin B12 Supplement; Riboflavin Supplement; Biotin; Folic Acid; Vitamin D3 Supplement; Ferrous Sulfate; Zinc Oxide; Copper Sulfate; Manganese Sulfate; Calcium Iodate
Ingredients (36)100% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- meat 25.2%
- carb 22.9%
- supplement 16.3%
- oil 13.6%
- other 9.3%
- fibre 7.0%
- mineral 5.6%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Water | Water | other | - | 3.7 |
| 2 | Beef By-Products | By-products | meat · medium | - | 3.6 |
| 3 | Chicken | Chicken | meat · medium | - | 3.6 |
| 4 | Rice | Rice - white | carb · medium | - | 3.5 |
| 5 | Whole Grain Corn | Whole-Grain Maize | carb · medium | - | 3.5 |
| 6 | Pork Liver | Pork Liver | meat · good | - | 3.4 |
| 7 | Soybean Oil | Soybean oil | oil · medium | - | 3.4 |
| 8 | Powdered Cellulose | Powdered Cellulose | fibre · poor | - | 3.3 |
| 9 | Soybean Mill Run | Soybean Mill | carb · poor | - | 3.3 |
| 10 | Fish Oil | Fish Oil | oil · good | - | 3.2 |
| 11 | Calcium Sulfate | Calcium Carbonate | supplement · medium | - | 3.2 |
| 12 | Potassium Citrate | Potassium Citrate | mineral · good | - | 3.1 |
| 13 | Potassium Chloride | Potassium Chloride | supplement · medium | - | 3.1 |
| 14 | Choline Chloride | Choline | supplement · good | - | 3.0 |
| 15 | Vitamin E Supplement | Vitamin E | supplement · good | - | 3.0 |
| 16 | Thiamine Mononitrate | Thiamine mononitrate | supplement · good | - | 2.9 |
| 17 | Pyridoxine Hydrochloride | Pyridoxine hydrochloride | supplement · good | - | 2.9 |
| 18 | Niacin Supplement | Niacin | supplement · good | - | 2.8 |
| 19 | Calcium Pantothenate | Calcium pantothenate | supplement · good | - | 2.8 |
| 20 | Vitamin B12 Supplement | Vitamin B12 | supplement · good | - | 2.7 |
| 21 | Riboflavin Supplement | Riboflavin | supplement · good | - | 2.7 |
| 22 | Biotin | Biotin | supplement · good | - | 2.6 |
| 23 | Folic Acid | Folic acid | supplement · good | - | 2.5 |
| 24 | Vitamin D3 Supplement | Vitamin D3 supplement | supplement · good | - | 2.5 |
| 25 | Flaxseed | Linseed | veg · good | - | 2.4 |
| 26 | Iodized Salt | Salt | additive · poor | - | 2.4 |
| 27 | Dicalcium Phosphate | Dicalcium phosphate | supplement · medium | - | 2.3 |
| 28 | Calcium Carbonate | Calcium Carbonate | supplement · medium | - | 2.3 |
| 29 | Taurine | Taurine | supplement · good | - | 2.2 |
| 30 | Ferrous Sulfate | Iron sulfate | supplement · good | - | 2.2 |
| 31 | Zinc Oxide | Zinc Oxide | supplement · good | - | 2.1 |
| 32 | Copper Sulfate | Copper sulphate | supplement · good | - | 2.1 |
| 33 | Manganese Sulfate | Manganese sulfate | supplement · medium | - | 2.0 |
| 34 | Calcium Iodate | Calcium iodate | supplement · medium | - | 2.0 |
| 35 | L-Carnitine | L-Carnitine | supplement · medium | - | 1.9 |
| 36 | Beta-Carotene. | Beta Carotene | supplement · good | - | 1.9 |
- 1. Water3.7% estimated
- 2. Beef By-Products3.6% estimated
- 3. Chicken3.6% estimated
- 4. Rice3.5% estimated
- 5. Whole Grain Corn3.5% estimated
- 6. Pork Liver3.4% estimated
- 7. Soybean Oil3.4% estimated
- 8. Powdered Cellulose3.3% estimated
- 9. Soybean Mill Run3.3% estimated
- 10. Fish Oil3.2% estimated
- 11. Calcium Sulfate3.2% estimated
- 12. Potassium Citrate3.1% estimated
- 13. Potassium Chloride3.1% estimated
- 14. Choline Chloride3.0% estimated
- 15. Vitamin E Supplement3.0% estimated
- 16. Thiamine Mononitrate2.9% estimated
- 17. Pyridoxine Hydrochloride2.9% estimated
- 18. Niacin Supplement2.8% estimated
- 19. Calcium Pantothenate2.8% estimated
- 20. Vitamin B12 Supplement2.7% estimated
- 21. Riboflavin Supplement2.7% estimated
- 22. Biotin2.6% estimated
- 23. Folic Acid2.5% estimated
- 24. Vitamin D3 Supplement2.5% estimated
- 25. Flaxseed2.4% estimated
- 26. Iodized Salt2.4% estimated
- 27. Dicalcium Phosphate2.3% estimated
- 28. Calcium Carbonate2.3% estimated
- 29. Taurine2.2% estimated
- 30. Ferrous Sulfate2.2% estimated
- 31. Zinc Oxide2.1% estimated
- 32. Copper Sulfate2.1% estimated
- 33. Manganese Sulfate2.0% estimated
- 34. Calcium Iodate2.0% estimated
- 35. L-Carnitine1.9% estimated
- 36. Beta-Carotene.1.9% estimated
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-18
Brand and contact: Hill's Pet Nutrition
- Website
- https://www.hillspet.com/
- Contact page
- www.hillspet.com
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-18
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- www.hillspet.com
Recall history is presentation-only and never affects the score. Dates are when we recorded the data, not when the manufacturer last changed the recipe.
Brand and retailer reviews
External platform ratings are not scores for this individual recipe.
Trustpilot: 3.0/5 · 3 reviews
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Score details and methodologyCalculations, history and evidence
Recipe: how the 1-100 score is calculated
Why this score?
This food scores 49 out of 100. Undeclared ingredient shares, where ingredients appear without printed percentages, contributed -10.6 points, and the carbohydrate content contributed -3.4 points. Working the other way, the overall quality of the ingredient list added +3.3 points, as did being labelled nutritionally complete, which was worth +2.3 points. This is a general explanation of how the score works, not veterinary advice. For any health condition, food choice is a decision for your vet.
Scored with model v3 on 2026-10-25. Each component is the feature value for this product multiplied by the model's published coefficient.
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.4 | 9.191 | +3.29 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 30.0% | -0.115 | -3.45 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 20.0% | -0.092 | -1.84 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 22.2% | -0.012 | -0.27 |
| Recipe graded poor | 13.6% | -0.065 | -0.89 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 2 | -0.876 | -1.75 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 7.0% | 0.060 | +0.42 |
| Undeclared quantities | 100.0% | -0.106 | -10.56 |
| Complete diet | yes | 2.294 | +2.29 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | yes | -3.158 | -3.16 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.00 | 33.786 | +33.79 |
| Processing: Wet Pate | yes | -0.672 | -0.67 |
Show all 40 components
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.4 | 9.191 | +3.29 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 30.0% | -0.115 | -3.45 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 20.0% | -0.092 | -1.84 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.005 | +0.00 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.163 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 22.2% | -0.012 | -0.27 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.375 | +0.00 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.027 | +0.00 |
| Recipe graded poor | 13.6% | -0.065 | -0.89 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 2 | -0.876 | -1.75 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 7.0% | 0.060 | +0.42 |
| Undeclared quantities | 100.0% | -0.106 | -10.56 |
| Prints ingredient percentages | no | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Complete diet | yes | 2.294 | +2.29 |
| Frozen or chilled fresh | no | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | no | 0.707 | +0.00 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | yes | -3.158 | -3.16 |
| High carb and low meat | no | -1.180 | +0.00 |
| Meat share × printed percentages | 0.0 | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Meat share × fresh | 0.0 | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Fresh × high meat | 0.0 | 11.084 | +0.00 |
| Additive penalty | 0.00 | 0.222 | +0.00 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.00 | 33.786 | +33.79 |
| Processing: Raw | no | -0.054 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Chilled | no | -2.354 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Frozen | no | -2.354 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Refrigerated | no | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Shelf | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Freeze Dried | no | 6.629 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Air Dried | no | 6.331 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Cold Pressed | no | -6.713 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Baked | no | -6.713 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Extruded | no | -6.713 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Semi Moist | no | -6.174 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Muesli | no | -10.146 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Wet Pate | yes | -0.672 | -0.67 |
| Processing: Wet Chunks | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
- Processing-type offset
- -0.08
- Additives declared on label
- +1 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 49.0
- Final score
- 49/100
Contributions are rounded to two decimals, so they may not sum exactly to the subtotal. The full coefficient table is published on the methodology page.
Nutritional: declared analysis vs reference ranges
How the declared analysis compares with FEDIAF reference ranges for adult dogs. The label prints as-fed values; we convert to a dry-matter basis before scoring, and the bands are dry-matter ranges. Scores rise to 100 at the band midpoint: the reference is adequacy, not maximisation. Nutrients with a published upper limit taper again above it; fat is policed through calorie density rather than a direct penalty.
Guaranteed-analysis FEDIAF score: crude minimums and maximums are bounds, not typical values; moisture (a maximum) uses the processing median where available; experimental US score.
| Nutrient | As fed (label) | Dry matter (scored) | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 24.3 | 110.5 (band 24.75 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 16.6 | 75.5 (band 7.5625 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 3.1 | 14.1 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Calcium | 0.65 | 3 (band 0.6875 to 2.5%) | 81.8 |
| Phosphorus | 0.47 | 2.1 (band 0.55 to 1.6%) | 66.5 |
| Sodium | 0.29 | 1.3 (band 0.1375+%) | 100 |
| Calcium:phosphorus ratio | 1.4 | 1.4 (band 1 to 2%) | 93 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 121 | 550 | 100 |
Fibre: Declared as a maximum; the high-fibre taper is not applied.
Scored over 8 declared nutrients (combined weight 95); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 78% from the food type.
Declared fortification: 17 nutritional additives on the label
- Choline Chloride
- L-Carnitine
- Vitamin E Supplement
- Thiamine Mononitrate
- Pyridoxine Hydrochloride
- Niacin Supplement
- Calcium Pantothenate
- Vitamin B12 Supplement
- Riboflavin Supplement
- Biotin
- Folic Acid
- Vitamin D3 Supplement
- Ferrous Sulfate
- Zinc Oxide
- Copper Sulfate
- Manganese Sulfate
- Calcium Iodate
Low confidence: partial analysis or moisture estimated from the food type.
This measures agreement with published reference ranges, not suitability for an individual dog. For medical conditions, follow veterinary guidance.
Transparency: what the label discloses
How much the manufacturer discloses, measured against the FEDIAF Code of Good Labelling Practice and Regulation 767/2009. Mandatory items dominate the weighting.
| Item | Points |
|---|---|
| Ingredient list on the label (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| Printed percentages on the label (voluntary) - not on file | 0/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) - not on file | 0/15 |
| Additives declared (mandatory) | 5/10 |
| Energy value declared (voluntary) | 5/5 |
| Complete/complementary designation (mandatory) | 5/5 |
| Feeding guidance given (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| Manufacturer identity and address (mandatory) | 5/10 |
| Country of manufacture stated (voluntary) | 10/10 |
| Batch and date labelling (mandatory) - not on file | 0/5 |
Capped at 60: mandatory items missing (Analytical constituents declared, Batch and date labelling).
Safety: recall history
Recall and safety-notice history, time-decayed. This dimension is shown alongside the score and never feeds the headline number.
No recalls recorded in our database.
See all current recalls we track.
Evidence: what the brand claims, and what supports it
The claims made on the pack and product page, checked against the declared label. We record claims as stated; "consistent" means our stored label data supports the claim, "contradicted" means it conflicts with it. Functional claims are recorded but never scored.
100/100 · moderate — 1 checkable claim: 1 consistent, 0 contradicted.
Consistent with the label
- "provides complete and balanced nutrition for maintenance of adult dogs" — supported by the declared complete and balanced data.
9 further claims on file that we cannot check against the label.
Moderate: every checkable claim is consistent with the declared label.
| Claim | Type | Check | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Formulated to promote a urinary environment that reduces the risk of developing struvite & calcium oxalate crystals (on pack) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Helps lower concentration of building blocks for bladder stones (on pack) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Fortified with omega-3 fatty acids to support urinary health (on pack) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Controlled calcium, low sodium, & added potassium citrate (on pack) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Formulated to help dissolve struvite stones and lower recurrence risk (on pack) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Lowers risk for formation and recurrence of calcium oxalate stones (on pack) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Helps nourish and maintain a healthy bladder (on pack) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| S+OXSHIELD: Formulated to promote a urinary environment that reduces the risk of developing struvite & calcium oxalate crystals (on pack) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| provides complete and balanced nutrition for maintenance of adult dogs (on pack) | Content | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| U.S. Veterinarians' #1 Recommended Brand (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
The full scoring method is published. See the methodology for exactly how the headline score and each dimension are calculated.
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