Hill's® Science Diet® Kitten Chicken Recipe

Hill's® Science Diet® Kitten Chicken Recipe

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Key Benefits

Hill's™ Science Diet™ Kitten dry food is carefully formulated for the developmental needs of kittens, so they get the best start in life & grow to their full potential.

DHA from fish oil for healthy brain & eye development
High-quality protein for building lean muscles
Balanced minerals for strong bones & teeth

Recommended for:

Kittens, from weaning until 1 year old and pregnant or nursing cats.

Not recommended for:

Long-term feeding to adult cats, unless they have higher than normal energy requirements

INGREDIENTS: Chicken, Brown Rice, Wheat Gluten, Chicken Fat, Egg Product, Whole Grain Oats, Whole Grain Wheat, Cracked Pearled Barley, Chicken Liver Flavor, Flaxseed, Lactic Acid, Calcium Sulfate, L-Lysine, Fish Oil, Potassium Chloride, Calcium Carbonate, Choline Chloride, DL-Methionine, Sodium Tripolyphosphate, Taurine, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Iodized Salt, Dicalcium Phosphate, Oat Fiber, Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, Natural Flavors, Magnesium Oxide, Beta-Carotene, Apples, Broccoli, Carrots, Cranberries, Green Peas.

Feeding Guide

Growth

Weight of Cat - lbs (kgs)	Amount per Day - cups (grams) - Growth less than 4 months	Amount per Day - cups (grams) - Growth 4 to 6 months	Amount per Day - cups (grams) - Growth 7 to 12 months and Pregnancy
1 (0,5)	1/4 (35)
2 (0,9)	1/3 (45)
3 (1,4)	1/2 (70)	3/8 (50)
4 (1,8)	5/8 (85)	1/2 (70)
6 (2,7)	3/4 (100)	2/3 (90)	1/2 (70)
8 (3,6)		7/8 (120)	2/3 (90)
10 (4,5)		1 (135)	3/4 (100)
12 (5,4)			7/8 (120)
14 (6,4)			1 (135)
16 (7,3)			1 1/8 (155)

Hill's® Science Diet® Kitten Chicken Recipe is formulated to meet nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profiles for growing kittens and gestating or lactating adult female cats.

HELPFUL TIPS

Adjust feeding amounts as necessary to maintain optimal weight. If you are unsure, ask your veterinarian.
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 pets nutritional needs may change as they age. Ask your vet at every checkup.
To prevent suffocation, keep the packaging out of the reach of pets and children.

Key Caloric Content

4152 kcal/kg (565 kcal/cup†)

Nutrient	Dry Matter¹ %
Protein	37.8
Fat	23.5
Carbohydrate / NFE	30.0
Crude Fiber	0.8
Calcium	1.28
Phosphorous	1.06
Potassium	0.86
Sodium	0.56
Magnesium	0.109
Taurine	0.52
Vitamin C	109 ppm
Vitamin E	1359 IU/kg
DHA	0.160
Total Omega-3 FA	1.02
Total Omega-6 FA	4.46

References

1The nutrient in the product after moisture is removed. It is used to make direct comparisons of nutrient profiles with differing moisture contents.

†An eight fluid oz. measuring cup of Hill's® Science Diet® Kitten Chicken Recipe contains 4.8 oz. by weight.