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Hill's Science Diet Adult Light Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food 1.58kg

A reduced-calorie everyday kibble for less active or indoor adult cats, scoring 65/100. Chicken leads and the lighter formula helps manage weight without dropping protein quality.

65Average#9 of 10

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$43.95 · $28.45/kg

Cheapest right now: Budget Pet Products · $43.95

Hill's Science Diet Adult Light Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food 1.58kg pack
Live retailer pricing

What Hill's Science Diet Adult Light Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food 1.58kg costs at each retailer

Everyday full price across the major Australian stores, plus member and subscription pricing where it's offered. Cheapest is highlighted.

Budget Pet Products logoCheapest
$43.95full
$27.82/kg
Pet Circle logo
$44.95full
$42.95Subscribe
$28.45/kg
PETO logo
$45.95full
$29.08/kg
Petstock logo
$46.95full
$29.72/kg
Petbarn logo
$47.95full
$44.95Member
$30.35/kg

Prices are independent editorial estimates for the 1.58kg size, last reviewed June 2026, and can change with sales, member and subscription pricing. Always confirm the live price and exact size on the retailer's website before buying. Pet Reviews is not paid to rank retailers, and nothing here is veterinary advice.

The detail

Hill's Science Diet Adult Light Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food 1.58kg at a glance

Size

1.58kg

Type

Dry

Life stage

Adult

First ingredient

Chicken

Protein

0%

Fat

0%

Grain-free

No

Cost per day

$8.53 (15kg dog)

Our reviewRanked #9 of 10 Hill's Science Diet products

Why we score Hill's Science Diet Adult Light Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food 1.58kg 6.5/10

Adult Light is the weight-conscious option in Hill's mainstream feline line, built for neutered, less active or indoor cats that put on condition easily, with chicken leading and a lower calorie density to help hold a healthy body weight. It keeps the same Hill's hallmarks of precise nutrient balance, quality control and broad availability across Australian retailers, and the 1.58kg bag is a sensible everyday size for one cat. As a maintenance-light recipe it is grain-inclusive in line with the rest of the range. It is a steady, fairly priced choice rather than a standout, which is reflected in its score.

Best for: Less active or indoor adult cats that gain weight easily.

What we like

  • Chicken-first recipe with reduced calories for weight control
  • Maintains protein quality while trimming calorie density
  • Widely stocked across Australian retailers

Worth knowing

  • Grain-inclusive, so not for grain-free households
  • A steady maintenance recipe rather than a specialist formula

Frequently asked questions

Hill's Science Diet Adult Light Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food 1.58kg costs from $43.95 at Budget Pet Products, up to $47.95 at other retailers — about $28.45/kg and roughly $8.53 a day to feed a 15kg dog. See the full retailer price comparison above; prices are a guide and can change.

On our latest check, Budget Pet Products had Hill's Science Diet Adult Light Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food 1.58kg cheapest at $43.95. Member and subscription pricing can change that, so compare the everyday and member prices in the table above.

Hill's Science Diet Adult Light Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food 1.58kg is not grain-free. Its first ingredient is Chicken, with roughly 0% protein and 0% fat, and it's formulated for adult dogs.

No. Pet Reviews is an independent value and comparison resource, not veterinary advice. Prices are editorial estimates and can change. Always confirm the live price with the retailer, and speak to your vet before changing your pet's diet or starting a supplement.

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