Hill's · Kibble · veterinary
Hills Prescription Diet k/d Early Stage scores 55 out of 100, a grade C, against our general adult profile. In short, it leads with chicken (17%), and protein sits at 19.5% and fat at 16.8%.
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 k/d Early Stage ranges from 28 to 65 out of 100.
| Dalmatian | C+ · 65 |
| Greyhound | C · 60 |
| Whippet | C · 60 |
| Chihuahua (Long Coat) | C · 59 |
| Chihuahua (Smooth Coat) | C · 59 |
| Weimaraner | C · 59 |
| Affenpinscher | C · 57 |
| Australian Silky Terrier | C · 57 |
| American Bully | D · 28 |
| Springerdoodle (Springer x Poodle) | D · 29 |
| St. Bernard | D · 29 |
| Pyrenean Mastiff | D · 29 |
| Giant Schnauzer | D · 29 |
| Energy | 378 kcal per 100g |
|---|---|
| Protein | 19.5% |
| Fat | 16.8% |
| Fibre | 2% |
| Ash | 4.2% |
| Moisture | 8% |
| Typical price | £11.00 per kg |
| Cost per 1,000 kcal | £2.91 |
Chicken (17%), Maize, Animal fat, Rice, Maize gluten (first five listed).
Other kibble foods for the same life stage that score better against the general adult profile.
Against our general adult profile it scores 55 out of 100, a grade C. 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.
The label declares 19.5% crude protein and 16.8% fat.
Chicken (17%). Ingredients are listed in descending order by weight, so the first entry usually makes up the largest share.
It scores highest for Dalmatian, Greyhound, Whippet. Breed changes the weighting of each factor, so the same food can score very differently across breeds.
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.
Open PawsePalScores 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.