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Hills Rx Diet k/d Kidney Care review

D38 / 100 · general adult profile

Hills Rx Diet k/d Kidney Care scores 38 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 15.5% and fat at 17%, and the ingredient list carries flags for unnamed cereals first.

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 Rx Diet k/d Kidney Care ranges from 19 to 57 out of 100.

Shichon (Shih Tzu x Bichon Frise)C · 57
Zuchon (Shih Tzu x Bichon Frise)C · 57
Bull Terrier (Miniature)C · 56
Maltese Shih Tzu (Mal-Shi)C · 55
West Highland White TerrierD · 52
Bull TerrierD · 51
Frug (French Bulldog x Pug)D · 51
Shipoo (Shih Tzu x Poodle)D · 51
Where it scores lowest
Neapolitan MastiffD · 19
MastiffD · 19
Irish WolfhoundD · 19
BullmastiffD · 19
OtterhoundD · 20

Analytical constituents

Energy360 kcal per 100g
Protein15.5%
Fat17%
Fibre2.5%
Ash5.5%
Moisture8%
Typical price£6.00 per kg
Cost per 1,000 kcal£1.67

Ingredients

Maize, rice, maize, animal fat, beet pulp (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 Rx Diet k/d Kidney Care a good food?

Against our general adult profile it scores 38 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 Rx Diet k/d Kidney Care?

The label declares 15.5% crude protein and 17% fat.

What is the first ingredient in Hills Rx Diet k/d Kidney Care?

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

Which breeds does Hills Rx Diet k/d Kidney Care suit best?

It scores highest for Shichon (Shih Tzu x Bichon Frise), Zuchon (Shih Tzu x Bichon Frise), Bull Terrier (Miniature). 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.