4.8(11,600)Amazon rating$34.976,000+ bought last month
Our verdict
Hill's Science Diet Kitten is a chicken formula built for growth and development, and its 4.8 star average across 11,600 reviews makes it one of the top rated products in this lineup.
Priced 29% above the category median ($27.08 across 139 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.8/5overall
Owner rating4.8/5
4.8 average across 11,600 owner ratings
Popularity4.0/5
11,600 owner reviews, more than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other dog and cat food, health, gear and grooming we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
["This 7 lb bag of Hill's Science Diet Kitten is a chicken based recipe positioned as vet-recommended and built to support brain and eye development, muscle growth, and strong bones and teeth in growing kittens. Hill's also lists digestion and intestinal health support as part of the formula.", "The recipe is labeled all-natural and covers a broad set of growth needs in one bag rather than isolating a single benefit, which fits a kitten's wide-ranging developmental needs. It's sized for kittens of any size.", "At $34.97 for a 7 lb bag, it's priced in line with Hill's other premium kitten formulas, and with 11,600 reviews averaging 4.8 stars, it's one of the better reviewed products in this group."]
Pros
Covers brain, eye, bone, and muscle development in one formula
Vet-recommended positioning from an established brand
Excellent 4.8 star rating across 11,600 reviews
Digestion and intestinal health support included
All-natural ingredient list
Cons
Premium price point at $34.97 for 7 lb
Formulated for kittens only, not usable as an adult maintenance diet
Chicken based recipe isn't an option for kittens with poultry sensitivities
The pellet kibble is formulated around multiple kitten development needs at once, brain, eye, bone, and muscle, rather than a single targeted benefit, which suits kittens whose nutritional needs shift quickly during growth. The added digestion and intestinal health support may help with the transition as kittens move onto solid food.
What buyers say
With 11,600 reviews at a 4.8 star average and about 6,000 bought in the past month, this formula has a large and strongly positive following among kitten owners.
What developmental areas does this kitten formula target?
Hill's lists brain and eye development, muscle growth, and bone and teeth strength as the key benefits, along with digestion and intestinal health support.
Is this a vet-recommended formula?
Hill's markets this recipe as vet-recommended, consistent with the brand's broader positioning in veterinary nutrition, though your own vet can confirm if it fits your kitten's specific needs.
When should I switch my kitten off this formula?
Once your cat reaches adulthood, typically around one year old, it's a good time to transition to one of Hill's adult formulas, ideally with your vet's input on timing.
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