Hill's Science Diet Adult Urinary Hairball Control Savory Chicken Entree Wet Cat Food
A purpose-built formula: double the fibre of any other can here plus controlled magnesium for urinary health, bought with the second-lowest protein level in the cat wet ranking.
Score breakdown
The overall score of 65/100 is a weighted sum of the six dimensions below. Each dimension shows what we found in this specific formula.
Weight 30% · Algorithm-computed score 55/100
Algorithm: first ingredient “Water” is neutral; 3 named animal ingredients in the top five; protein 31.8% on a dry-matter basis (target for this stage: 28%). Deductions: Species-named by-products; non-muscle tissue of declared species..
Weight 20% · Algorithm-computed score 52/100
Algorithm: first ingredient is not a named animal source; among the top five, 1 by-product/unnamed and 0 plant-protein concentrate items.
Weight 18% · Editorially assessed score 84/100
AAFCO statement: Hill's Science Diet Adult Urinary Hairball Control cat food is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance of adult cats.. Formulated-to-meet profiles are acceptable but weaker evidence than feeding trials, which caps the score here.
Weight 14% · Editorially assessed score 80/100
One recall event, announced in three waves between January and May 2019: a withdrawal of roughly 22 million cans of Science Diet and Prescription Diet wet dog food for elevated vitamin D traced to a supplier premix error. FDA issued Hill's a warning letter the same year over incoming-ingredient verification. No dry food, cat food or treats were affected, and nothing has been recalled since.
Weight 10% · Algorithm-computed score 54/100
Algorithm: about $16.92 per 1,000 kcal ($$$ tier), normalized against same-species peers, wet and dry together (cheapest = 100, most expensive ≈ 15).
Weight 8% · Editorially assessed score 82/100
Owner ratings are generally positive, with a minority of owners reporting picky eating or digestive transition issues.
Pros and cons
What we like
- 4% crude fibre - roughly double any other can here - which is the mechanism for moving hair through the gut
- Controlled magnesium with potassium citrate to hold urine pH in the range that discourages crystal formation
- 1019 kcal/kg and 3.5% fat sit in the middle of the field, so it works as a full diet, not a topper
- Made in Hill's own US plants by the brand with the strongest veterinary recommendation in the category
What we don't
- 7% protein as-fed is the second-lowest in the cat wet ranking behind Hill's own Healthy Cuisine medley; on a dry-matter basis it is about 32%, but the as-fed number is what you read on the can
- Water first, pork by-products fourth, and soybean meal plus dried beet pulp in the top ten
- Powdered cellulose is the fibre source - it is inert bulk, not a functional prebiotic
- 4.4/5 across about 460 ratings, the weakest owner score of any Hill's product here
Ingredients & nutrition analysis
The first five ingredients tell most of the story:
This is a functional diet, and it should be judged as one. The 4% crude fibre - about twice any other can here - is what actually moves ingested hair through the gut, and the magnesium control with added potassium citrate is what keeps urine pH out of the crystal-forming range. Hill's formulates both deliberately, and no general-purpose can reproduces them.
The cost shows up in the protein column. At 7% as-fed this is the second-lowest protein level in the cat wet ranking, behind Hill's own Healthy Cuisine medley, and the ingredient panel reads like a functional formula rather than a premium one: water first, pork by-products fourth, soybean meal and dried beet pulp further down, and powdered cellulose doing the fibre work. Roughly $16.92 per 1,000 kcal is mid-field. If your cat does not have hairballs or urinary history, buy a higher-protein can instead.
Alternatives to consider
Other products ranked in Best Wet Cat Food:
80/ 100 Nulo MedalSeries Shredded Chicken & Duck Recipe in Gravy Wet Cat Food
78/ 100 Fancy Feast Classic Pate Chicken Feast Wet Cat Food
Frequently asked questions
Is Hill's Science Diet Adult Urinary Hairball Control Savory Chicken Entree Wet Cat Food right for my pet?
It is our pick for: Cats with recurring hairballs or a history of urinary crystals, where the formulation is the point. It is not the best fit for: Cats without urinary or hairball issues, and anyone who wants maximum animal protein per can. Individual animals vary — if your pet has diagnosed health conditions, confirm the choice with your veterinarian.
How much does Hill's Science Diet Adult Urinary Hairball Control Savory Chicken Entree Wet Cat Food cost?
Expect roughly $7.82 per pound ($$$ tier) depending on bag size and retailer. Check the linked retailers for current pricing; our value score compares cost per 1,000 kcal against comparable formulas.
How should I switch to this food?
Transition over 7–10 days, mixing increasing proportions of the new food into the old. Go slower for puppies, kittens, seniors and pets with sensitive stomachs, and watch stool quality during the switch.
Score history
Every change to this product's score is logged here, including the reason. Scores are recomputed by algorithm whenever ingredient or price data changes.
- 2026-10-22 — Product added. Guaranteed analysis, ingredient list, calorie content, AAFCO statement, price, star rating and review count taken from the current US retail listing and the manufacturer's own label. Editorial scores for standards, safety and reviews assessed against that data.
- 2026-10-19 — Protein quality & source: 0 → 55. Scoring algorithmized: computed from ingredient and price algorithms instead of manual assignment
- 2026-10-19 — Ingredient transparency: 0 → 52. Scoring algorithmized: computed from ingredient and price algorithms instead of manual assignment
- 2026-10-19 — Value for money: 0 → 54. Scoring algorithmized: computed from ingredient and price algorithms instead of manual assignment