Hill's Science Diet Senior 11+ Dry Cat Food, Chicken Recipe (7 lb)

Chicken Recipe Senior Dry Cat Food for Consistent Daily Feeding

Product Description

Hill's Science Diet Senior 11+ Dry Cat Food in Chicken Recipe is formulated specifically for cats in their golden years, with a special ingredient blend designed to help cats 11 years and older stay agile, more alert, and interactive day to day. With ActivBiome+ Multi-Benefit technology supporting digestion, immune health, and organ function, alongside optimal nutrients targeting eye, heart, kidney, and joint health, this formula delivers complete and balanced daily nutrition for senior cats.

Benefits

• Supports Agility and Alertness: A special ingredient blend is included to help senior cats 11 years and older maintain agility, mental alertness, and interaction in their daily lives.
• ActivBiome+ Multi-Benefit: A prebiotic fiber and antioxidant blend supports digestion, immune system function, and organ health throughout daily feeding in senior cats.
• Eye, Heart, Kidney, and Joint Health: Optimal nutrient levels address four key organ systems that are particularly important to support in cats as they move through their most senior years.
• Vitamin E at 925 IU/kg: A strong antioxidant level that supports a healthy immune system and cellular protection in senior cats during consistent everyday feeding.
• Omega-3 for Cellular and Joint Support: Total omega-3 fatty acids at 1.57% dry matter from fish oil and flaxseed support cellular health and joint comfort in aging cats throughout daily feeding.
• Protein for Lean Muscle Maintenance: High-quality chicken as the lead protein helps senior cats preserve lean muscle mass, which naturally becomes harder to maintain as cats age past 11 years.
• L-Carnitine Included: L-Carnitine supports healthy metabolic function and body weight management in senior cats eating this formula as their primary daily diet.

Variants

3.5 lb

7 lb

15.5 lb

Ingredients

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

Guaranteed Analysis

Calorie Content: 4044 kcal/kg | 504 kcal per cup (one 8 oz measuring cup contains 4.4 oz by weight).

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

• Portion to Body Weight: Use the feeding chart to identify the correct daily amount based on the cat's current weight, and adjust as required to maintain a healthy body condition.
• Transition Over 7 Days: When switching to this food from a previous formula, blend increasing amounts of the new kibble with decreasing amounts of the old food across a full week to support a comfortable digestive changeover.
• Fresh Water at All Times: Ensure fresh drinking water is always available to the cat throughout the day, as adequate daily hydration is particularly important for senior cats and their kidney health.
• Review at Every Vet Visit: The nutritional needs of cats 11 years and older can continue to shift as they age further, so confirming the correct daily amount with a veterinarian at each routine checkup keeps feeding accurate over time.

Additional Information

Precautions

• For Cats 11 Years and Older Only: This formula is tailored for adult cats 11 years of age and older and is not appropriate for younger cats, kittens, or pregnant and nursing cats.
• Not for Kittens or Pregnant Cats: Kittens and cats that are pregnant or nursing require different nutritional support and should be switched to Hill's Science Diet Kitten or Kitten Indoor dry food during those life stages.
• Include All Foods in Daily Calorie Count: Treats or supplementary foods served alongside this kibble should be factored into the total daily calorie intake to avoid unintentional overfeeding in senior cats.

Possible Side Effects

• Digestive Sensitivity: Moving a senior cat to a new food too abruptly may result in temporary digestive discomfort, which is why completing the full 7-day gradual introduction is important before fully replacing the previous diet.

Storage Information

• Store in Original Bag: Keep the food in its original bag after opening, as the bag provides a fat barrier that helps retain the best flavor and freshness.
• Cool and Dry Environment: Store in a cool, dry place below 100°F (38°C) to prevent vitamin degradation and oxidation of fats that can lead to rancidity.
• Keep Packaging Away: Store the bag and all packaging safely out of reach of both pets and children at all times to prevent potential suffocation hazards.

Shipping & Return

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: How long will a 7 lb bag of this Senior 11+ cat food last for a single senior cat?

Ans: A 7 lb bag lasts roughly 6 to 7 weeks for a 10 lb senior cat eating about 2/3 cup per day. Lighter cats on around 1/2 cup daily could stretch it to 8 weeks or more, while heavier cats eating 3/4 to 1 cup would work through it in about 4 to 5 weeks, making it a practical 4 to 8 week supply for most single senior cat households.

Q2: Is the 7 lb bag a better choice than the 3.5 lb bag for ongoing daily senior cat feeding?

Ans: Yes, for owners who have already confirmed this formula suits their senior cat well, the 7 lb bag offers a more practical ongoing supply without requiring as frequent restocking as the 3.5 lb bag. It is also generally more cost-efficient per kilogram than the smaller size, while still being a manageable bag for a single senior cat to work through within a reasonable timeframe before the next purchase.

Q3: Does this Senior 11+ formula contain brewers' rice, and what role does it play?

Ans: Yes, brewers' rice is listed as the second ingredient after chicken. It is a highly digestible carbohydrate that delivers readily available energy, and alongside whole grain wheat and whole grain oats, it helps support consistent nutrient absorption for senior cats whose digestive efficiency may naturally decrease with age.

Q4: Why is the omega-3 content in this Senior 11+ formula notably higher than in most adult cat dry foods?

Ans: Total omega-3 fatty acids at 1.57% dry matter is a particularly high level for a dry cat food, sourced from both fish oil and flaxseed. Hill's specifically includes omega-3 at this level to support joint comfort and cellular function in senior cats, both of which become more important to actively support in cats 11 years and older. The combination of two omega-3 sources reflects a deliberate formulation decision for aging cat health.

Q5: How does this formula address kidney health in senior cats without being a prescription kidney diet?

Ans: This formula is designed for healthy senior cats as a preventive everyday diet, not as a therapeutic kidney diet. It supports kidney health through a controlled phosphorus level at 0.68% dry matter and key nutrients appropriate for the aging feline urinary system. Cats with diagnosed kidney disease need a prescription diet and should always be managed under veterinary guidance.

Q6: Can I feed this Senior 11+ formula to a cat that has been eating the same adult formula for many years?

Ans: Yes, transitioning a long-term adult formula cat to this Senior 11+ recipe at age 11 is the appropriate dietary change to make. The transition should be done gradually over 7 days to minimize any digestive disruption from the formula change. The Senior 11+ recipe provides a distinctly different nutritional profile tailored to the aging cat's needs that the standard adult formula does not specifically address.

Q7: Does this Senior 11+ dry cat food contain taurine, and why does it matter for aging cats?

Ans: Yes, taurine is included as a direct ingredient in this formula. Cats need taurine from their diet at every life stage, as they cannot produce enough on their own. For senior cats, this is especially important as taurine supports healthy heart muscle function, which becomes an increasingly meaningful area of daily nutritional focus as cats move into their most advanced years.