Description
Hill's™ Science Diet™ Kitten Healthy Development cat food provides precisely balanced, easy-to-digest nutrition for growing kittens.
- Supports healthy brain & eye development
- Clinically proven antioxidant benefits
- No artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives
Key Benefits
Recommended For:
- Kittens, from weaning until 1 year old.
- Pregnant or nursing cats.
Not Recommended For:
Long-term feeding to adult cats, unless they have higher than normal energy requirements.
| Benefit | Nutrient | How It Works |
|---|---|---|
| Healthy development of brain, eyes & learning ability | Natural DHA | Natural DHA from high quality fish oil supports healthy brain and eye development. |
| Healthy immune system | Vitamin C+E | Clinically proven antioxidant multivitamins C+E protect the immune system to support your pet between vaccinations |
| Digestibility | Natural High Quality Ingredients plus vitamins, minerals and amino acids | Natural, high quality, easy-to-digest ingredients plus vitamins, minerals and amino acids with no artificial colors, flavors or preservatives for a flavorful, nutritious meal |
Feeding Guide
Daily Feeding Guide
HELPFUL TIPS
- Adjust feeding amounts as necessary to maintain optimal weight. If you are unsure, ask your veterinarian.
- For nursing cats: keep food available at all times.
- New to this food? Mix increasing amounts of your pet's new food with decreasing amounts of the old food over a 7-day period.
- Keep fresh water available at all times!
- Your pet's nutritional needs may change as they age. Ask your vet at every checkup.
- Science Diet is available in a wide variety of dry and canned foods for your pet's unique needs.
- To prevent suffocation, keep the packaging out of the reach of pets and children.
Growth
| Weight of Cat | Growth less than 4 months | Growth 4 to 6 months | Growth 7 to 12 months and Pregnancy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 lb (0,5 kg) | 1/4 cup (30 g) | ||
| 2 lb (0,9 kg) | 3/8 cup (40 g) | 3/8 cup (40 g) | |
| 3 lb (1,4 kg) | 5/8 cup (70 g) | 1/2 cup (55 g) | |
| 4 lb (1,8 kg) | 3/4 cup (85 g) | 5/8 cup (70 g) | |
| 5 lb (2,3 kg) | 7/8 cup (100 g) | 2/3 cup (75 g) | 5/8 cup (70 g) |
| 10 lb (4,5 kg) | 1 1/4 cups (140 g) | 1 cup (115 g) | |
| 15 lb (6,8 kg) | 1 1/4 cups (140 g) |
Average Nutrient And Caloric Contents
Dry 4030 kcal/kg
| Nutrient | Dry Matter1 % |
|---|---|
| Protein | 36.1 |
| Fat | 23.2 |
| Carbohydrate (NFE) | 30.1 |
| Crude Fiber | 2.2 |
| Calcium | 1.35 |
| Phosphorus | 1.2 |
| Sodium | 0.56 |
| Potassium | 0.80 |
| Magnesium | 0.106 |
| Taurine | 0.39 |
| Vitamin C | 104 mg/kg |
| Vitamin E | 712 IU/kg |
| DHA | 0.161 |
References
1The nutrient in the product after moisture is removed. It is used to make direct comparisons of nutrient profiles of products with differing moisture contents.Ingredients
Chicken, Whole Grain Wheat, Corn Gluten Meal, Chicken Fat, Whole Grain Corn, Chicken Liver Flavor, Dried Beet Pulp, Soybean Oil, Dicalcium Phosphate, Fish Oil, Calcium Sulfate, Lactic Acid, Egg Product, Flaxseed, Choline Chloride, Powdered Cellulose, L-Lysine, Potassium Chloride, Taurine, Iodized Salt, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Biotin, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), DL-Methionine, Calcium Carbonate, Oat Fiber, Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, Natural Flavors, Beta-Carotene, Apples, Broccoli, Carrots, Cranberries, Green Peas