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

Low-Calorie Chicken Dry Cat Food for Less Active Adults

Product Description

Hill's Science Diet Adult Light Chicken Recipe dry cat food is developed to meet the nutritional needs of less active adult cats aged 1 to 6 years that require a low-calorie diet to maintain a healthy weight. Featuring ActivBiome+ Multi-Benefit technology, high-quality protein, natural fibers, and L-Carnitine, this formula supports ideal body weight, healthy digestion, lean muscle, and immune health. It is validated by AAFCO feeding tests to provide balanced and complete nutrition for the maintenance of adult cats.

Benefits

• ActivBiome+ Multi-Benefit: This formula contains ActivBiome+ Multi-Benefit, a special blend of prebiotic fibers and antioxidants designed to support digestion, the immune system, and organ health in adult cats.
• Ideal Body Weight: Low calories combined with L-Carnitine are incorporated to actively support ideal body weight management in less active, neutered, or weight-gain-prone adult cats.
• Lean Muscle: High-quality protein is added to help adult cats on a reduced-calorie feeding program build and hold onto lean muscle mass.
• Healthy Digestion: Natural fibers are incorporated to support healthy digestion and gastrointestinal comfort in adult cats aged 1 to 6 throughout daily feeding.
• Skin and Coat Health: Omega-6 fatty acids and Vitamin E are included to help maintain healthy skin and a well-nourished coat in adult cats on a low-calorie daily diet.

Variants

4 lb bag

7 lb bag

16 lb bag

Ingredients

Chicken, Brewers Rice, Whole Grain Wheat, Corn Protein Meal, Wheat Gluten, Powdered Cellulose, Chicken Meal, Chicken Fat, Dried Beet Pulp, Chicken Liver Flavor, Lactic Acid, Calcium Sulfate, Potassium Chloride, Iodized Salt, L-Lysine, Whole Grain Oats, Choline Chloride, Fructooligosaccharides (FOS), DL-Methionine, Taurine, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), L-Carnitine, Calcium Carbonate, Dicalcium Phosphate, Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, Natural Flavors, Beta-Carotene.

Guaranteed Analysis

Caloric Content: 3,171 kcal/kg — 288 kcal/cup

How to Use

Recommended Usage Chart

Directions for Use

• Less Active Adult Cats: This formula is clinically formulated for adult cats aged 1 to 6 years that require fewer calories due to a less active lifestyle, neutered status, or an otherwise increased tendency toward excess weight gain.
• Two Feeding Modes: This formula provides separate portion guidance for weight loss and weight management. Use the weight loss column to actively reduce body weight and the weight management column to maintain the cat's target weight once it has been achieved.
• 7-Day Transition: A phased dietary transition over 7 days minimizes gastrointestinal disruption when introducing this formula to your cat.
• Fresh Water: Continuous access to fresh water is essential to support healthy hydration and urinary tract function in adult cats throughout the day.
• Adjust Portions: Daily feeding amounts must be regularly reassessed and adjusted to consistently maintain the cat's optimal body weight throughout the weight management program.
• Vet Checkups: Regular veterinary checkups are recommended to monitor the cat's weight progress and reassess daily portions as nutritional needs evolve with age.

Disclaimer: This dosage information is provided by the manufacturer. Always consult your veterinarian before administering or adjusting any supplement for your pet.

Additional Information

Precautions

• Age Restriction: This diet is clinically formulated for adult cats aged 1 to 6 years only and is not appropriate for kittens or cats aged 7 and above.
• Contraindicated During Lactation: Pregnant or nursing cats require significantly elevated nutritional support and must be immediately transitioned to Hill's Science Diet Kitten or Hill's Science Diet Kitten Indoor dry cat food.

Storage Information

• Seal After Use: The bag should be sealed tightly after each use to preserve freshness and nutritional integrity between feedings.
• Packaging Safety: The packaging must be kept out of reach of pets and children at all times to prevent any risk of accidental ingestion.
• Store in Cool, Dry Location: This product should be stored in a dry, cool spot shielded from direct sunlight to preserve nutritional quality.

Shipping & Return

We offer ground, express, and priority delivery; see our shipping policy for details.

For return instructions or product concerns, please refer to our detailed refund policy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What type of cats is Hill's Science Diet Adult Light Chicken Recipe dry food designed for?

Ans: This formula is designed for adult cats aged 1 to 6 years that require fewer calories, specifically those that are less active, neutered, or otherwise prone to excess weight gain. It provides complete and balanced nutrition validated by AAFCO feeding tests while delivering a reduced-calorie profile to support healthy weight management.

Q2: What is ActivBiome+ Multi-Benefit, and what does it do in this formula?

Ans: ActivBiome+ Multi-Benefit is a special blend of prebiotic fibers and antioxidants incorporated into this formula to support digestion, the immune system, and organ health in adult cats. It is a manufacturer-developed technology specific to this formula and is not a generic ingredient claim.

Q3: How does L-Carnitine support weight management in this formula?

Ans: L-Carnitine is incorporated alongside low calories in this formula to actively support ideal body weight in adult cats. This is a manufacturer-confirmed benefit for this specific formula and is not inferred from L-Carnitine's general properties alone.

Q4: How many calories does this formula provide per cup?

Ans: This formula provides 288 kcal per cup and 3,171 kcal per kg. One standard 8 fl oz measuring cup of this product weighs 3.2 oz. These figures are confirmed by the manufacturer and should be used as the basis for calculating total daily caloric intake when combining this formula with wet food.

Q5: How much should a 10 lb adult cat receive daily for weight loss versus weight management?

Ans: For an adult cat with an ideal weight of 10 lbs (4.5 kg), the manufacturer recommends 5/8 cup (55 g) per day for active weight loss and 3/4 cup (70 g) per day for weight maintenance once the target body weight has been achieved. These amounts are a starting point only and should be adjusted based on the individual cat's progress with veterinary guidance.

Q6: Does this formula maintain muscle mass during weight loss?

Ans: Yes, high-quality protein is incorporated into this formula to support the building and maintenance of lean muscle mass in adult cats during a calorie-reduced feeding program. This ensures that weight loss is supported without compromising the cat's muscle condition.

Q7: Is this formula appropriate for cats aged 7 and older?

Ans: This formula is clinically formulated for adult cats aged 1 to 6 years only. Cats aged 7 and above have distinct nutritional and metabolic requirements that are best addressed by a formula specifically calibrated for their life stage, as recommended by a veterinarian.

Q8: How should I transition my cat to this formula?

Ans: A phased dietary transition over 7 days is recommended, mixing increasing amounts of this new food with decreasing amounts of the cat's previous food. This allows the digestive system to adjust gradually and minimizes the risk of gastrointestinal disruption during the changeover period.