Hill's · Kibble · veterinary
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%.
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.
| Dalmatian | C+ · 69 |
| Beagle | C+ · 66 |
| Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier | C · 63 |
| Norfolk Terrier | C · 62 |
| Cairn Terrier | C · 57 |
| Chihuahua (Long Coat) | C · 57 |
| Chihuahua (Smooth Coat) | C · 57 |
| Cirneco dell'Etna | C · 57 |
| Newfypoo (Newfoundland x Poodle) | D · 29 |
| Bulldog | D · 29 |
| American Bully | D · 29 |
| Boxador (Boxer x Labrador) | D · 30 |
| Neapolitan Mastiff | D · 30 |
| Energy | 363 kcal per 100g |
|---|---|
| Protein | 18% |
| Fat | 13.8% |
| Fibre | 2.6% |
| Ash | 4.9% |
| Moisture | 8% |
| Typical price | £12.00 per kg |
| Cost per 1,000 kcal | £3.31 |
Hydrolysed chicken liver, Maize starch, Cellulose, Soybean oil, Minerals (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 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.
The label declares 18% crude protein and 13.8% fat.
Hydrolysed chicken liver. Ingredients are listed in descending order by weight, so the first entry usually makes up the largest share.
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.
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.