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Hills Prescription Diet z/d review

D54 / 100 · general adult profile

Hills Prescription Diet z/d scores 54 out of 100, a grade D, against our general adult profile. In short, it leads with hydrolysed chicken liver, and protein sits at 18% and fat at 13.8%.

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 z/d ranges from 29 to 69 out of 100.

DalmatianC+ · 69
BeagleC+ · 66
Soft Coated Wheaten TerrierC · 63
Norfolk TerrierC · 62
Cairn TerrierC · 57
Chihuahua (Long Coat)C · 57
Chihuahua (Smooth Coat)C · 57
Cirneco dell'EtnaC · 57
Where it scores lowest
Newfypoo (Newfoundland x Poodle)D · 29
BulldogD · 29
American BullyD · 29
Boxador (Boxer x Labrador)D · 30
Neapolitan MastiffD · 30

Analytical constituents

Energy363 kcal per 100g
Protein18%
Fat13.8%
Fibre2.6%
Ash4.9%
Moisture8%
Typical price£12.00 per kg
Cost per 1,000 kcal£3.31

Ingredients

Hydrolysed chicken liver, Maize starch, Cellulose, Soybean oil, Minerals (first five listed).

Positives

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 z/d a good food?

Against our general adult profile it scores 54 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 z/d?

The label declares 18% crude protein and 13.8% fat.

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

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

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

It scores highest for Dalmatian, Beagle, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier. 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.