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Hills Prescription Diet j/d review

A100 / 100 · general adult profile

Hills Prescription Diet j/d scores 100 out of 100, a grade A, against our general adult profile. In short, it leads with chicken (16%), and protein sits at 22.8% and fat at 14.5%.

How it scores by breed

The same food scores differently by breed, because each breed profile weights protein fit, fat ceiling, joint support, skin and coat support, filler content and ingredient transparency differently. Across 279 breed profiles, Hills Prescription Diet j/d ranges from 65 to 100 out of 100.

Mixed BreedA · 100
Unknown / RescueA · 100
Cocker SpanielA · 93
Lhasa ApsoA · 93
AkitaA · 92
Chinese CrestedA · 92
English Springer SpanielA · 92
German Spitz (Klein)A · 92
Where it scores lowest
Welsh Corgi (Pembroke)C+ · 65
Welsh Corgi (Cardigan)C+ · 66
Dorgi (Dachshund x Corgi)C+ · 67
Puggle (Pug x Beagle)C+ · 69
Irish WolfhoundC+ · 69

Analytical constituents

Energy367 kcal per 100g
Protein22.8%
Fat14.5%
Fibre4%
Ash4.9%
Moisture8%
Typical price£11.50 per kg
Cost per 1,000 kcal£3.13

Ingredients

Chicken (16%), Maize, Brewers rice, Animal fat, Fish oil (first five listed).

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Common questions

Is Hills Prescription Diet j/d a good food?

Against our general adult profile it scores 100 out of 100, a grade A. That figure reflects protein and fat fit, joint and skin support, filler content and ingredient transparency. The right answer for your own dog depends on its breed, age and any health conditions.

How much protein is in Hills Prescription Diet j/d?

The label declares 22.8% crude protein and 14.5% fat.

What is the first ingredient in Hills Prescription Diet j/d?

Chicken (16%). Ingredients are listed in descending order by weight, so the first entry usually makes up the largest share.

Which breeds does Hills Prescription Diet j/d suit best?

It scores highest for Mixed Breed, Unknown / Rescue, Cocker Spaniel. Breed changes the weighting of each factor, so the same food can score very differently across breeds.

Score it for your own dog

This page uses a general adult profile. PawsePal scores this food against your dog's breed, age, weight and health conditions, and tells you the portion in grams.

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Scores are produced by PawsePal's six-factor breed-specific scoring engine, built on veterinary nutrition science and aligned with WSAVA guidelines. Analytical values are taken from manufacturer labels and prices are approximate UK retail, so check the pack before you buy. This page is information, not veterinary advice.