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Hill's Pet Nutrition k/d Chicken & Vegetable Stew

Wet Chunks · completeveterinary diet

45out of 100

Average

our rating

Our verdict

Is Hill's Pet Nutrition k/d Chicken & Vegetable Stew a good dog food?

We score it 45/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.

How we score

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.

Why you might choose it

Declares energy content, which most labels omit.
Nutritionally complete: formulated to be fed as the whole diet.

Why you might not

High in fat: 25% fat on a dry-matter basis.
Low in protein: 16% protein on a dry-matter basis.
Only protein, fat and fibre declared; ash and moisture missing from the analysis.

Who is this food for?

Suits

Labelled by the manufacturer for adult dogs
Doesn't list beef, turkey, lamb, venison, duck as ingredients

Consider something else if:

Your dog avoids chicken: the label lists chicken
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
You are limiting fat: 24.5% on a dry-matter basis is in the high band
You need more protein than this: 16.0% on a dry-matter basis is in the low band

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 16% · Fat 24.50%

Typical analysis (as fed)

Nutrient	As fed	Dry matter	Directory average
Protein	16%	16%	37.69% (137 eligible foods)
Fat	24.50%	24.50%	23.89% (134 eligible foods)
Fibre	3%	3%	3.81% (135 eligible foods)
Carbohydrates	52.30%	52.30%	30.63% (76 eligible foods)
Omega-3 fatty acids	1.69%	1.69%	-
Calcium	0.77%	0.77%	-
Phosphorus	0.28%	0.28%	-
Sodium	0.15%	0.15%	-

Energy: 99.5 kcal/100g

Additives & feeding info

Feeding and storage

Feeding guide

Adult maintenance; feed 5/8 to 6 1/3 cans per day depending on weight (5–120 lbs). Gradually transition over 7 days or more. Exclusively feed recommended Prescription Diet foods. Cover and refrigerate unused portion.

No additives recorded yet.

Ingredients (58)100% of the recipe is estimated

Estimated composition

meat 17.3%
carb 16.3%
supplement 15.4%
additive 13.9%
veg 13.0%
oil 8.5%
fibre 7.5%
other 5.1%
mineral 3.0%

#	As declared	Matched	Label reading	Declared %	Est. %
1	Water	Water	other	-	2.3
2	Chicken	Chicken	meat · medium	-	2.3
3	Carrots	Carrots	veg · good	-	2.2
4	Rice	Rice - white	carb · medium	-	2.2
5	Chicken Fat	Chicken Oil and Fat	oil · good	-	2.2
6	Pork Liver	Pork Liver	meat · good	-	2.2
7	Rice Starch	Rice - white	carb · medium	-	2.2
8	Dextrose	Dextrose	carb · poor	-	2.1
9	Green Peas	Peas	veg · good	-	2.1
10	Sugar	Sugars	additive · poor	-	2.1
11	Egg Whites	Egg	meat · good	-	2.1
12	Dried Beet Pulp	Beet Pulp	fibre · medium	-	2.1
13	Flaxseed	Linseed	veg · good	-	2.0
14	Fish Oil	Fish Oil	oil · good	-	2.0
15	Hydrolyzed Chicken Flavor	Chicken	meat · medium	-	2.0
16	Potassium Alginate	Alginate	additive · medium	-	2.0
17	Powdered Cellulose	Powdered Cellulose	fibre · poor	-	2.0
18	Calcium Lactate	Calcium Carbonate	supplement · medium	-	2.0
19	Calcium Gluconate	Calcium Carbonate	supplement · medium	-	1.9
20	Natural Flavor	Flavor	additive · poor	-	1.9
21	Brewers Dried Yeast	Yeast	supplement · good	-	1.9
22	Potassium Citrate	Potassium Citrate	mineral · good	-	1.9
23	Guar Gum	Guar gum	additive · medium	-	1.9
24	Betaine	Betaine Anhydrous	supplement · good	-	1.8
25	L-Lysine	Lysine	supplement · medium	-	1.8
26	Whole Grain Oats	Oats	carb · medium	-	1.8
27	Vitamin E Supplement	Vitamin E	supplement · good	-	1.8
28	Ascorbic Acid (source of Vitamin C)	Vitamin C	supplement · good	-	1.8
29	Thiamine Mononitrate	Thiamine mononitrate	supplement · good	-	1.7
30	Niacin Supplement	Niacin	supplement · good	-	1.7
31	Vitamin A Supplement	Vitamin A	supplement · good	-	1.7
32	Calcium Pantothenate	Calcium pantothenate	supplement · good	-	1.7
33	Vitamin B12 Supplement	Vitamin B12	supplement · good	-	1.7
34	Pyridoxine Hydrochloride	Pyridoxine hydrochloride	supplement · good	-	1.6
35	Riboflavin Supplement	Riboflavin	supplement · good	-	1.6
36	Biotin	Biotin	supplement · good	-	1.6
37	Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (source of Vitamin K)	Menadione sodium bisulfite complex	supplement · poor	-	1.6
38	Folic Acid	Folic acid	supplement · good	-	1.6
39	Vitamin D3 Supplement	Vitamin D3 supplement	supplement · good	-	1.5
40	Fructooligosaccharides (FOS)	Fructo-oligosaccharides	supplement · good	-	1.5
41	Choline Chloride	Choline	supplement · good	-	1.5
42	Calcium Chloride	Calcium Carbonate	supplement · medium	-	1.5
43	Dicalcium Phosphate	Dicalcium phosphate	supplement · medium	-	1.5
44	Taurine	Taurine	supplement · good	-	1.4
45	Magnesium Oxide	Magnesium Oxide	supplement · good	-	1.4
46	L-Threonine	Threonine	supplement · medium	-	1.4
47	Monosodium Phosphate	Sodium phosphate	additive · poor	-	1.4
48	L-Carnitine	L-Carnitine	supplement · medium	-	1.4
49	L-Tryptophan	L-Tryptophan	supplement · good	-	1.3
50	Zinc Oxide	Zinc Oxide	supplement · good	-	1.3
51	Ferrous Sulfate	Iron sulfate	supplement · good	-	1.3
52	Copper Sulfate	Copper sulphate	supplement · good	-	1.3
53	Manganese Sulfate	Manganese sulfate	supplement · medium	-	1.3
54	Manganous Oxide	Manganese (II) Oxide	supplement · good	-	1.2
55	Calcium Iodate	Calcium iodate	supplement · medium	-	1.2
56	Sodium Selenite	Sodium selenite	supplement · poor	-	1.2
57	Beta-Carotene	Dried Tomato and Carrot (Sources of Lycopene and Beta-Carotene)	veg · good	-	1.2
58	Calcium Carbonate.	Calcium Carbonate	supplement · medium	-	1.2

1. Water2.3% estimated
Water · other
2. Chicken2.3% estimated
Chicken · meat · medium
3. Carrots2.2% estimated
Carrots · veg · good
4. Rice2.2% estimated
Rice - white · carb · medium
5. Chicken Fat2.2% estimated
Chicken Oil and Fat · oil · good
6. Pork Liver2.2% estimated
Pork Liver · meat · good
7. Rice Starch2.2% estimated
Rice - white · carb · medium
8. Dextrose2.1% estimated
Dextrose · carb · poor
9. Green Peas2.1% estimated
Peas · veg · good
10. Sugar2.1% estimated
Sugars · additive · poor
11. Egg Whites2.1% estimated
Egg · meat · good
12. Dried Beet Pulp2.1% estimated
Beet Pulp · fibre · medium
13. Flaxseed2.0% estimated
Linseed · veg · good
14. Fish Oil2.0% estimated
Fish Oil · oil · good
15. Hydrolyzed Chicken Flavor2.0% estimated
Chicken · meat · medium
16. Potassium Alginate2.0% estimated
Alginate · additive · medium
17. Powdered Cellulose2.0% estimated
Powdered Cellulose · fibre · poor
18. Calcium Lactate2.0% estimated
Calcium Carbonate · supplement · medium
19. Calcium Gluconate1.9% estimated
Calcium Carbonate · supplement · medium
20. Natural Flavor1.9% estimated
Flavor · additive · poor
21. Brewers Dried Yeast1.9% estimated
Yeast · supplement · good
22. Potassium Citrate1.9% estimated
Potassium Citrate · mineral · good
23. Guar Gum1.9% estimated
Guar gum · additive · medium
24. Betaine1.8% estimated
Betaine Anhydrous · supplement · good
25. L-Lysine1.8% estimated
Lysine · supplement · medium
26. Whole Grain Oats1.8% estimated
Oats · carb · medium
27. Vitamin E Supplement1.8% estimated
Vitamin E · supplement · good
28. Ascorbic Acid (source of Vitamin C)1.8% estimated
Vitamin C · supplement · good
29. Thiamine Mononitrate1.7% estimated
Thiamine mononitrate · supplement · good
30. Niacin Supplement1.7% estimated
Niacin · supplement · good
31. Vitamin A Supplement1.7% estimated
Vitamin A · supplement · good
32. Calcium Pantothenate1.7% estimated
Calcium pantothenate · supplement · good
33. Vitamin B12 Supplement1.7% estimated
Vitamin B12 · supplement · good
34. Pyridoxine Hydrochloride1.6% estimated
Pyridoxine hydrochloride · supplement · good
35. Riboflavin Supplement1.6% estimated
Riboflavin · supplement · good
36. Biotin1.6% estimated
Biotin · supplement · good
37. Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (source of Vitamin K)1.6% estimated
Menadione sodium bisulfite complex · supplement · poor
38. Folic Acid1.6% estimated
Folic acid · supplement · good
39. Vitamin D3 Supplement1.5% estimated
Vitamin D3 supplement · supplement · good
40. Fructooligosaccharides (FOS)1.5% estimated
Fructo-oligosaccharides · supplement · good
41. Choline Chloride1.5% estimated
Choline · supplement · good
42. Calcium Chloride1.5% estimated
Calcium Carbonate · supplement · medium
43. Dicalcium Phosphate1.5% estimated
Dicalcium phosphate · supplement · medium
44. Taurine1.4% estimated
Taurine · supplement · good
45. Magnesium Oxide1.4% estimated
Magnesium Oxide · supplement · good
46. L-Threonine1.4% estimated
Threonine · supplement · medium
47. Monosodium Phosphate1.4% estimated
Sodium phosphate · additive · poor
48. L-Carnitine1.4% estimated
L-Carnitine · supplement · medium
49. L-Tryptophan1.3% estimated
L-Tryptophan · supplement · good
50. Zinc Oxide1.3% estimated
Zinc Oxide · supplement · good
51. Ferrous Sulfate1.3% estimated
Iron sulfate · supplement · good
52. Copper Sulfate1.3% estimated
Copper sulphate · supplement · good
53. Manganese Sulfate1.3% estimated
Manganese sulfate · supplement · medium
54. Manganous Oxide1.2% estimated
Manganese (II) Oxide · supplement · good
55. Calcium Iodate1.2% estimated
Calcium iodate · supplement · medium
56. Sodium Selenite1.2% estimated
Sodium selenite · supplement · poor
57. Beta-Carotene1.2% estimated
Dried Tomato and Carrot (Sources of Lycopene and Beta-Carotene) · veg · good
58. Calcium Carbonate.1.2% estimated
Calcium Carbonate · supplement · medium

Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-18

Brand and contact: Hill's Pet Nutrition

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

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Score details and methodologyCalculations, history and evidence

Recipe: how the 1-100 score is calculated

Why this score?

The product scored 45 out of 100. Ingredients without printed percentages cost -10.6 points, and the additive load cost a further -3.7 points. On the positive side, the overall quality of the ingredient list added +3.3 points, and the additives in the recipe contributed +2.9 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	+3.25
Carb share of dry matter	20.1%	-0.115	-2.32
Oil share of dry matter	11.8%	-0.092	-1.09
Vegetable share of dry matter	6.9%	-0.005	-0.04
Additive share of dry matter	17.6%	0.163	+2.87
Supplement share of dry matter	19.9%	-0.012	-0.24
Recipe graded poor	15.3%	-0.065	-0.99
Number of poor ingredients	4	-0.876	-3.50
Largest single poor ingredient	4.4%	0.060	+0.26
Undeclared quantities	100.0%	-0.106	-10.56
Low meat (under 10% of dry matter)	yes	-3.158	-3.16
Additive penalty	-16.88	0.222	-3.75
Processing multiplier	1.00	33.786	+33.79
Processing: Wet Chunks	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	+3.25
Meat share of dry matter	0.0%	0.096	+0.00
Carb share of dry matter	20.1%	-0.115	-2.32
Oil share of dry matter	11.8%	-0.092	-1.09
Vegetable share of dry matter	6.9%	-0.005	-0.04
Additive share of dry matter	17.6%	0.163	+2.87
Supplement share of dry matter	19.9%	-0.012	-0.24
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	15.3%	-0.065	-0.99
Poor-quality meat in recipe	0.0%	-0.179	+0.00
Number of poor ingredients	4	-0.876	-3.50
Largest single poor ingredient	4.4%	0.060	+0.26
Undeclared quantities	100.0%	-0.106	-10.56
Prints ingredient percentages	no	0.000	+0.00
Complete diet	no	2.294	+0.00
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	-16.88	0.222	-3.75
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	no	-0.672	+0.00
Processing: Wet Chunks	yes	-0.672	-0.67

Processing-type offset: -0.08
Subtotal: 44.7
Final score: 45/100

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	16	76.2 (band 21.32142857142857 to 40%)	100
Fat	24.5	116.7 (band 6.514880952380951 to 20%)	100
Fibre	3	14.3 (band 0.5 to 5%)	100
Calcium	0.77	3.7 (band 0.5922619047619047 to 2.5%)	53.3
Phosphorus	0.28	1.3 (band 0.47380952380952374 to 1.6%)	100
Sodium	0.15	0.7 (band 0.11845238095238093+%)	100
Calcium:phosphorus ratio	2.8	2.8 (band 1 to 2%)	62.5
Energy (kcal/100g)	99.5	473.8	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 79% from the food type.

No nutritional additives section declared on the label.

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) - not on file	0/10
✓ 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, Additives 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.

10 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
Clinical nutrition shown to help add years* and enhance quality of life. (on page)	Functional	not checkable	Manufacturer assertion
ActivBiome+ Kidney Defense, a proprietary blend of prebiotics shown to nourish the gut microbiome to help support kidney function (on page)	Functional	not checkable	Manufacturer assertion
Formulated to promote a urinary environment that reduces the risk of developing struvite & calcium oxalate crystals (on page)	Functional	not checkable	Manufacturer assertion
ActivBiome+ Kidney Defense activates the gut microbiome to reduce harmful waste products (on page)	Functional	not checkable	Manufacturer assertion
With optimized levels of essential amino acids and high quality protein to help keep them strong (on page)	Functional	not checkable	Manufacturer assertion
U.S. Veterinarians' #1 Recommended Brand (on page)	Content	not checkable	Manufacturer assertion
Provides complete and balanced nutrition for maintenance of adult dogs (on pack)	Content	consistent	Manufacturer assertion
with Chicken (on pack)	Content	not checkable	Manufacturer assertion
Made with wholesome ingredients like chicken & vegetables (on page)	Content	not checkable	Manufacturer assertion
100% Satisfaction guarantee (on page)	Content	not checkable	Manufacturer assertion
Reduced phosphorus & sodium, enriched with omega-3 fatty acids (on page)	Nutrient	not checkable	Manufacturer assertion

The full scoring method is published. See the methodology for exactly how the headline score and each dimension are calculated.