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Hills Prescription Diet l/d Liver review

D52 / 100 · general adult profile

Hills Prescription Diet l/d Liver scores 52 out of 100, a grade D, against our general adult profile. In short, the first listed ingredient is maize, which is a cereal rather than a meat, and protein sits at 16% and fat at 15.8%.

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 l/d Liver ranges from 19 to 60 out of 100.

Bull TerrierC · 60
Shichon (Shih Tzu x Bichon Frise)C · 60
Zuchon (Shih Tzu x Bichon Frise)C · 60
West Highland White TerrierC · 59
Maltese Shih Tzu (Mal-Shi)C · 58
Bull Terrier (Miniature)C · 56
Chinese CrestedC · 55
SamoyedC · 55
Where it scores lowest
Neapolitan MastiffD · 19
MastiffD · 19
Irish WolfhoundD · 19
BullmastiffD · 19
Dogue de BordeauxD · 20

Analytical constituents

Energy370 kcal per 100g
Protein16%
Fat15.8%
Fibre3.3%
Ash3.5%
Moisture8%
Typical price£11.50 per kg
Cost per 1,000 kcal£3.11

Ingredients

Maize, Animal fat, Rice, Soybean meal, Digest (first five listed).

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Higher scoring alternatives

Other kibble foods for the same life stage that score better against the general adult profile.

Common questions

Is Hills Prescription Diet l/d Liver a good food?

Against our general adult profile it scores 52 out of 100, a grade D. 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 l/d Liver?

The label declares 16% crude protein and 15.8% fat.

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

Maize. Ingredients are listed in descending order by weight, so the first entry usually makes up the largest share.

Which breeds does Hills Prescription Diet l/d Liver suit best?

It scores highest for Bull Terrier, Shichon (Shih Tzu x Bichon Frise), Zuchon (Shih Tzu x Bichon Frise). Breed changes the weighting of each factor, so the same food can score very differently across breeds.

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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.