Hill's Science Diet Adult 7+ Dry Cat Food
- Dry Cat Food
- Bag
- Veterinary Diet
- Cat
A 4.7 rating across roughly 3,200 reviews and 1,000 monthly buyers points to consistent repeat demand for a senior specific formula. The chicken allergen listing is worth checking against your cat's sensitivities before switching food.
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How it ranks among the 140 dry cat food we track
4.7★ across 3,200 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
3,200 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
1,000+ bought on Amazon last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 140 dry cat food we track - how the scorecard works · full dry cat food data report. Confidence: high - strong rating volume and complete data.Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
A 7 pound bag of Hill's Science Diet dry cat food in chicken flavor, formulated for senior cats aged 7 and up. Model 2048 carries a 4.7 rating across roughly 3,200 reviews, with about 1,000 bags bought in the past month.
The senior 7+ label puts this in a different bracket than an all life stages formula, aimed at the nutritional needs that shift as a cat ages. Hill's lists chicken as both the flavor and the named allergen source, so owners managing a chicken sensitivity should note that before buying. The spec sheet also files this under a veterinary diet type, which on Hill's listings usually signals a formula built around specific health support rather than general maintenance.
- Age range: senior adult 7+
- Flavor: chicken
- Form: dry food, 7 lb bag
- Diet type: veterinary formula
Who it's for
Suited to owners of cats aged 7 or older looking for a chicken based dry food positioned around senior stage nutrition. Not the right fit for kittens or younger adult cats, since the formula is specifically labeled for the 7+ age range, or for cats with a chicken allergy given chicken is the named allergen.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- 4.7 rating across roughly 3,200 reviews
- Formulated specifically for cats 7 and older
- About 1,000 bags bought in the past month
- Chicken is the named allergen source
- Labeled for senior cats only, not all ages
- Manufacturer benefit claims not independently confirmed
Performance notes
Hill's lists this formula as supporting digestion, immune function, and organ health, alongside heart, kidney, and muscle support claims tied to the senior life stage. Those are manufacturer stated benefits on the product listing rather than independently confirmed outcomes, but they line up with what senior formula cat foods typically target as cats age. The all natural special ingredients tag and dry food form mean this is meant as an everyday kibble rather than a wet or mixed feeding product.
Specifications
| Brand | Hill's |
|---|---|
| Model | 2048 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 7 pounds |
| Package Size Name | 7 lb |
| Dog Breed Size | Medium |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Age Range Description | Senior Adult 7+ |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 7 pounds |
| Included Components | Cat Food |
| Other details | |
| Container Type | Bag |
| Animal Food Diet Type | Veterinary Diet |
| Pet Type | Cat |
| Number Of Items | 1 |
| Item Type Name | Adult 7+, Cat Dry Food |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Premium Nutrition for Adult Cats (7+ years) |
| Asin | B009GHI6I6 |
| Specific Uses For Product | Adult 7+ Premium Nutrition |
| Additional Features | Digestion / Intestinal Health |
| Best Sellers Rank | #2,531 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies) #115 in Dry Cat Food |
| Flavor | Chicken |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 2048 |
| Item Form | Dry Food |
| Model Number | 2048 |
| Manufacturer | Hill's Pet Nutrition |
| Upc | 052742204802 |
| Allergen Information | Chicken Meat |
| Product Benefits | Supports digestion, immune system, and organ health; promotes heart, kidney, and muscle health |
| Occasion | Birthday |
| Special Ingredients | all-natural |
| Customer Reviews | {'ratings_count': '3,219', 'stars': '4.7'} |
| 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 Adult 7+ Dry Cat FoodThis product | 4.7 / 5 | 3,200 | 4.5 / 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 2048
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What age cat is Hill's Science Diet Adult 7+ formulated for?
Cats aged 7 and older, per the senior adult 7+ label.
Is this Hill's formula safe for cats with a chicken allergy?
No, chicken is listed as the allergen source, so it is not suited to a chicken sensitive cat.
How big is the bag, model 2048?
7 pounds, listed as 112 ounces total.