Hill's Science Diet Light
- Dry Cat Food
- Bag
- Veterinary Diet
- 1
- More reviewed than 61%
A calorie-controlled dry food for adult cats that need weight management, built on a chicken recipe with Hill's satisfaction guarantee behind it.
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How it ranks among the 140 dry cat food we track
4.7★ across 5,300 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
5,300 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
2,000+ bought on Amazon last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
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Overview
A dry cat food formulated for weight management, built around a chicken recipe and labeled low calorie. Sold in a 7 lb bag for adult cats, 1 to 6 years.
Hill's positions this Light line for less active adult cats needing calorie control, distinct from its standard adult maintenance formulas. The chicken recipe carries an all-natural ingredient claim, and the low-calorie nutrient content claim is stated directly on the label. It ranks inside the top 100 dry cat foods on Amazon's best-sellers list per the listing data.
- Weight management dry cat food
- Chicken recipe, all-natural claim
- Low-calorie nutrient content
- 7 lb bag for adult cats 1-6
Who it's for
Owners of adult cats, 1 to 6 years, that need weight management support, particularly less active indoor cats. Not intended for kittens or cats without a weight concern.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Chicken recipe with all-natural ingredient claim
- Stated low-calorie nutrient content
- Backed by Hill's satisfaction guarantee per the listing
- 7 lb bag suits single-cat households
- Targeted at adult cats 1-6 years, not kittens
- Weight-management formula unnecessary for cats without a weight concern
Performance notes
The recipe is built around chicken with an all-natural claim and a stated low-calorie nutrient content, aimed at supporting weight management specifically in less active adult cats. The 7 lb bag size suits single-cat households without requiring a larger bulk bag.
Specifications
| Brand | Hill's |
|---|---|
| Model | 2047 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 7 pounds |
| Package Size Name | 7 lb |
| Dog Breed Size | All |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Age Range Description | Adult 1-6 |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 7 pounds |
| Included Components | Cat Food |
| Other details | |
| Container Type | Bag |
| Animal Food Diet Type | Veterinary Diet |
| Number Of Items | 1 |
| Item Type Name | Light, Cat Dry Food |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Weight Management |
| Asin | B009GHI5Q4 |
| Specific Uses For Product | Weight Management Support |
| Additional Features | Weight Management |
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,541 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies) #73 in Dry Cat Food |
| Animal Food Nutrient Content Claim | Low Calorie |
| Flavor | Chicken |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 2047 |
| Item Form | Dry Food |
| Model Number | 2047 |
| Manufacturer | Hill's Pet Nutrition |
| Upc | 052742204703 |
| Allergen Information | Chicken Meat |
| Product Benefits | Promotes weight management support for less active adult cats. |
| Occasion | Birthday |
| Special Ingredients | all-natural |
| Target Species | Cat |
| Breed Recommendation | All Breed Sizes |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in dry cat food.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hill's Science Diet LightThis product | 4.7 / 5 | 5,300 | 4.6 / 5 |
| IAMS Proactive Health Dry Cat FoodIAMS | 4.8 / 5 | 37,300 | 4.7 / 5 |
| Purina ONE Natural, Low Fat, Weight Control, Indoor Dry Cat Food, +Plus Indoor Advantage…Purina | 4.8 / 5 | 26,600 | 4.7 / 5 |
| Blue Buffalo Tastefuls Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Sensitive Stomach Adult Dry Cat FoodBlue | 4.7 / 5 | 13,100 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Nutrish Indoor Complete ChickenNutrish | 4.6 / 5 | 18,700 | 4.6 / 5 |
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Questions about the Hill's 2047
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What age range is this Hill's Light cat food meant for?
It is labeled for adult cats between 1 and 6 years old.
What is the primary protein in this recipe?
Chicken is the named protein in this formula.
Is this food suitable for kittens?
No, it is formulated for adult cats needing weight management, not kittens.