Spec card for Hill's Prescription Diet k/d with Lamb: Dry Kibble, Adult

Hill's Prescription Diet k/d with Lamb (Adult, Dry)

Ingredients (verbatim, per manufacturer product page): Brown Rice, Brewers Rice, Chicken Fat, Lamb, Soybean Meal, Cracked Pearled Barley, Dried Beet Pulp, Egg Product, Hydrolyzed Chicken Flavor, Fish Oil, Soybean Oil, Pork Liver Flavor, Lactic Acid, L-Lysine, Calcium Carbonate, Calcium Sulfate, Potassium Citrate, Betaine, Oat Bran, DL-Methionine, Potassium Chloride, Fructooligosaccharides (FOS), vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate, Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Choline Chloride, L-Threonine, Iodized Salt, Taurine, minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), L-Tryptophan, L-Carnitine, Magnesium Oxide, Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, Natural Flavors, Beta-Carotene.

Guaranteed analysis (dry-matter basis, per manufacturer): Crude Protein 15.8%, Crude Fat 22.6%, Crude Fiber 1.8%. Hill's publishes this recipe's nutrient content on a dry-matter basis rather than an as-fed guaranteed-analysis panel, and moisture is not separately published, so it is left blank here rather than estimated. Energy 4049 kcal/kg calculated metabolizable energy (459 kcal/cup). AAFCO: Animal feeding tests using AAFCO procedures substantiate that Hill's Prescription Diet k/d with Lamb Dog Food provides complete and balanced nutrition for maintenance of adult dogs. Brown Rice is the first ingredient.

Hill's sells k/d with Lamb as part of its Prescription Diet line, a therapeutic tier available through veterinarians rather than on the open shelf. Hill's describes it as "delicious clinical nutrition shown to help add years and enhance quality of life." It is a dry kibble formulated for adult dogs, and the first five ingredients on the label are Brown Rice, Brewers Rice, Chicken Fat, Lamb, and Soybean Meal. Hill's lists ingredients by pre-cooking weight, so the order shows what goes into the recipe before processing, not the finished proportions. It comes in 17.6 lb, 8.5 lb. Hill's product page states: "Please consult your veterinarian for further information on how our Prescription Diet foods can help your dog to continue to enjoy a happy and active life." Dogs who lose interest in a rotation often take it again with a single ingredient freeze dried topper crumbled over the top. Ask your veterinarian before feeding any therapeutic diet.

Consolidated from publicly available manufacturer information (link above), compiled Sep 20, 2026. Not tested or evaluated by Sniff and Shift. Not medical advice, verify on current packaging and consult your veterinarian.

Questions about Hill's Prescription Diet k/d with Lamb

What are the first ingredients in Hill's Prescription Diet k/d with Lamb?

As listed on Hill's Prescription Diet's product page, the first ingredients are Brown Rice, Brewers Rice, Chicken Fat, Lamb, Soybean Meal. The full list is on the spec sheet above.

How much protein and fat does Hill's Prescription Diet k/d with Lamb have?

Hill's Prescription Diet publishes crude protein 15.8% (dry-matter basis) and crude fat 22.6% (dry-matter basis), with 4049 kcal/kg (459 kcal/cup). These are the maker's published figures, not our measurements.

Does Hill's Prescription Diet publish an AAFCO statement for Hill's Prescription Diet k/d with Lamb?

Hill's Prescription Diet states: Animal feeding tests using AAFCO procedures substantiate that Hill's Prescription Diet k/d with Lamb Dog Food provides complete and balanced nutrition for maintenance of adult dogs. (per manufacturer)

What kind of food is Hill's Prescription Diet k/d with Lamb?

Hill's Prescription Diet lists it as dry kibble, adult dog food.

Where do these numbers come from?

Every figure on this page is transcribed from Hill's Prescription Diet's own product page, linked in the Source line above. Check the bag for the current label.

Source: Hill's Prescription Diet product page (hillspet.com). Figures are the maker's published values; check the bag for the current label.

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