4.6(15,700)Amazon rating$39.995,000+ bought last month
Our verdict
Hill's Science Diet Urinary & Hairball Control combines two of the most common adult cat health concerns into one chicken-based recipe, and its 4.6 star average across nearly 16,000 reviews makes it one of the most tested formulas in this category.
Adult cats between 1 and 6 years old that deal with hairballs, urinary health concerns, or both, and owners who want a widely trusted, vet-recommended brand.
Skip if
Your cat is outside the 1 to 6 year adult range this formula targets, or has a diagnosed urinary condition that needs a prescription diet instead.
Form Pellet
Flavor Chicken
Benefits Supports Urinary Health, Reduces Hairballs, Improves Digestion & Coat For Adult Cats 1-6 Years
Best for Urinary Health & Hairball Control Support
Breed size All
Weight 7 Pounds
Priced 48% above the category median ($27.08 across 139 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.6/5overall
Owner rating4.6/5
4.6 average across 15,700 owner ratings
Popularity4.4/5
15,700 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 is built for adult cats between 1 and 6 years old and combines urinary health support with hairball control in one chicken-based formula. Hill's markets it around supporting the urinary system, reducing hairballs, and improving digestion and coat quality.", "The recipe uses chicken as its core ingredient and is formulated for all breed sizes, making it a general option for adult cats rather than one narrowed to a specific breed or body type. Hill's backs the product with a full satisfaction guarantee.", "At $39.99 for 7 lbs, it sits in the mid-range for a dual-purpose health formula. With 15,700 reviews and a 4.6 star average, it's one of the most reviewed products in this entire dataset, giving it an unusually large sample size to judge consistency."]
Pros
Combines urinary health support with hairball control in one formula
Chicken-based recipe formulated for all breed sizes
Backed by a 100 percent satisfaction guarantee from Hill's
One of the largest review samples in this category, with 15,700 reviews
Solid 4.6 star average across that large sample
Cons
Targeted at adult cats aged 1 to 6, so it's not formulated for kittens or seniors
Not a substitute for a prescription diet if your cat has a diagnosed urinary condition
Chicken-based formula isn't an option for poultry-sensitive cats
Specifications
Form
Pellet
Flavor
Chicken
Benefits
Supports Urinary Health, Reduces Hairballs, Improves Digestion & Coat For Adult Cats 1-6 Years
Best for
Urinary Health & Hairball Control Support
Breed size
All
Weight
7 Pounds
Performance notes
The pellet kibble is formulated to support urinary system health while also addressing hairball reduction, a combination that targets two of the most common concerns cat owners raise with their vets, and Hill's ties both benefits to the same chicken-based nutritional base rather than treating them as separate additives.
What buyers say
With 15,700 reviews averaging 4.6 stars and about 5,000 bought in the past month, this is one of the most heavily reviewed cat foods in the dataset, reflecting long-standing trust in the Hill's Science Diet brand among cat owners managing urinary and hairball concerns.
It's formulated specifically for adult cats between 1 and 6 years old, so kittens and older senior cats would need a different Hill's formula matched to their life stage.
Can this replace a prescription urinary diet?
No, this is an over-the-counter formula that supports general urinary health, not a substitute for a vet-prescribed therapeutic diet if your cat has a diagnosed urinary condition.
Does this help with hairballs too?
Yes, the formula is specifically marketed for both urinary health and hairball control in the same chicken-based recipe.
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