Hill's Science Diet Kitten Canned Cat Food, Liver & Chicken Entrée (2.9 oz x 24 cans)

Liver and Chicken Canned Cat Food for Kittens and Nursing Cats

Product Description

Hill's Science Diet Kitten Canned Cat Food in Liver & Chicken Entrée is a precisely balanced, smooth-textured formula that provides growing kittens with the complete nutritional foundation they need from weaning through their first year of life. Formulated to support five essential building blocks for lifelong health, including brain and eye development, strong bones and teeth, lean muscle growth, healthy digestion, and a well-developed immune system, this rich liver and chicken entrée delivers the concentrated nutrition kittens require at every developmental stage. Also suitable for pregnant and nursing cats.

Benefits

• Supports 5 Essential Building Blocks: This formula covers all five critical areas of kitten development in one daily food, supporting healthy brain and eye development, strong bones and teeth, lean muscle growth, digestive health, and a well-functioning immune system.
• Brain and Eye Development: DHA from fish oil supports healthy neurological development and sharp vision in growing kittens during their most critical developmental months from weaning to one year old.
• High Protein for Growing Muscles: With protein at 43.9% dry matter, this entrée delivers a high-protein profile specifically calibrated to support the rapid lean muscle development that kittens require throughout their first year.
• Balanced Calcium and Phosphorus for Bones: Calcium at 1.5% and phosphorus at 1.23% dry matter are precisely balanced to support the development of strong, healthy bones and teeth during the kitten growth phase.
• Prebiotic Fiber Blend for Digestion: An optimal blend of prebiotic fibers, including FOS, flaxseed, dried beet pulp, dried citrus pulp, oat fiber, and ground pecan shell,s promotes healthy digestion and supports a well-functioning gut during early development.
• Skin and Coat Nourishment: Omega-6 fatty acids at 5.58% dry matter alongside vitamin E at 574 IU/kg support healthy skin development and a soft, lustrous coat in growing kittens throughout every stage.
• Antioxidant Immune Support: Vitamins C at 184 ppm and E provide antioxidant protection that supports the development of a healthy and resilient immune system as kittens grow.

Variants

2.9 oz x 24 cans

Ingredients

Water, Pork Liver, Pork By-Products, Chicken, Chicken Fat, Egg Product, Corn Starch, Soybean Meal, Corn Protein Meal, Pork Protein Isolate, Chicken Liver Flavor, Dicalcium Phosphate, Ground Pecan Shells, Calcium Carbonate, Brewers Dried Yeast, Guar Gum, Natural Flavor, Potassium Chloride, Powdered Cellulose, Flaxseed, Dried Beet Pulp, Dried Citrus Pulp, Iodized Salt, Calcium Sulfate, Fructooligosaccharides (FOS), Locust Bean Gum, Fish Oil, L-Lysine, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Thiamine Mononitrate, Niacin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid), Pressed Cranberries, Taurine, Carrageenan, Oat Fiber, Magnesium Oxide, Sodium Tripolyphosphate, minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Calcium Iodate), Beta-Carotene.

Guaranteed Analysis

Calorie Content: 104 kcal per 2.9 oz (82 g) can.

How to Use

Recommended-Usage Chart

Disclaimer: Product information and usage guidelines are provided by the manufacturer. Always use products as directed on the label and consult your veterinarian before use if you have any concerns regarding your pet's health.

Directions for Use

• Adjust for Growth Stage and Weight: Daily portions vary by age group and body weight, so use the feeding chart as a starting reference and adjust as the kitten grows or as a vet recommends.
• Transition Over 7 Days: When introducing this food for the first time, slowly increase the new food while reducing the old over a full week to prevent temporary digestive discomfort.
• Fresh Water Always: Keep fresh drinking water accessible to the kitten at all times throughout the day to support proper hydration alongside every meal.
• Pair with Kitten Dry Food: This wet food can be served alone or paired with Hill's Science Diet dry kitten food for a richer, more varied, and texturally engaging daily mealtime experience.

Additional Information

Precautions

• For Kittens from Weaning to 1 Year and Pregnant or Nursing Cats Only: This formula is specifically designed for kittens from weaning until 1 year old and for gestating or lactating adult female cats. It is not suitable for adult cats, Adult 7+ cats, or obese-prone cats.
• Not for Adult Cats or Obese-Prone Cats: The higher protein, fat, and caloric density of this kitten formula are calibrated for rapid growth and should not be fed to adult cats or cats prone to weight gain.
• Adjust Portions as Kitten Grows: Feeding amounts change significantly between age brackets, so reviewing and adjusting the daily amount at each stage of development helps prevent under- or overfeeding as the kitten matures.
• Feeding Chart is a Starting Reference: The daily amounts in the feeding guide are starting points only and should be adjusted based on the individual kitten's body condition and veterinary guidance over time.

Possible Side Effects

• Digestive Sensitivity on Transition: Switching to a new food too abruptly may cause temporary digestive discomfort, making the full 7-day gradual introduction important before fully replacing the previous diet.

Storage Information

• Refrigerate After Opening: Once opened, cover any remaining food and pop it in the fridge right away to keep it fresh and safe for the next meal.
• Keep Packaging Away: Store all cans and packaging safely out of reach of both pets and children at all times to prevent potential suffocation hazards.
• Store Unopened Cans Properly: Store unopened cans in a dry, cool area away from heat and moisture until next use.

Shipping & Return

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What are the five essential building blocks this kitten food is designed to support?

Ans: This kitten formula supports healthy brain and eye development, strong bones and teeth, lean muscle growth, healthy digestion, and a well-functioning immune system. These five key areas are addressed through DHA from fish oil, balanced calcium and phosphorus, high-quality protein, prebiotic fibers, and antioxidant vitamins C and E.

Q2: How does this Hill's kitten food support brain and eye development?

Ans: This formula includes DHA from fish oil to support brain and eye development in kittens. As an omega-3 fatty acid, DHA is essential for early neurological development and building healthy vision from the start. It is particularly important during the first months of life when the brain and visual system are developing most rapidly, making it a purposeful and well-considered addition to this kitten formula.

Q3: Why does this kitten food have a much higher calcium level than adult cat food?

Ans: Calcium at 1.5% dry matter in this kitten formula is significantly higher than the 0.7 to 0.9% range typical in adult cat foods because kittens are actively developing their skeletal structure and teeth during their first year. The precisely balanced ratio of calcium to phosphorus at 1.23% dry matter ensures healthy bone mineralization without creating imbalances that could affect development during this rapid growth phase.

Q4: Can this liver and chicken kitten food be given to a pregnant or nursing cat?

Ans: Yes, this formula is specifically verified by AAFCO nutrient profiles for gestating and lactating adult female cats alongside growing kittens. Pregnant and nursing cats have elevated protein, fat, and energy requirements similar to those of growing kittens, making this higher-calorie, nutrient-dense formula appropriate to support both the mother and the development of her offspring during pregnancy and nursing.

Q5: What prebiotic fibers are included in this kitten food, and how do they support digestive health?

Ans: This formula includes an extensive prebiotic fiber blend consisting of FOS (fructooligosaccharides), flaxseed, dried beet pulp, dried citrus pulp, oat fiber, and ground pecan shells. This combination of soluble and insoluble fibers supports healthy gut bacteria, promotes regular digestive function, and helps establish a well-functioning digestive system in kittens during the most critical period of gastrointestinal development.

Q6: Why does this kitten food contain a higher fat content than most adult cat foods?

Ans: Kittens need far more energy per unit of body weight than adult cats during rapid growth, which is why fat in this formula sits at 28% dry matter, well above the 15 to 22% range seen in most adult formulas. As the most energy-dense macronutrient, dietary fat supports daily energy needs, fat-soluble vitamin absorption, and nervous system development during the critical first year of life.

Q7: At what age should I stop feeding this kitten food and switch to an adult formula?

Ans: This formula is made for kittens from weaning through 12 months of age. Once your kitten reaches around 1 year old, switching to a Hill's Science Diet adult formula is recommended, as adult cats have different energy, protein, and mineral needs than growing kittens. The switch should be done gradually over 7 days to help the digestive system adjust comfortably.