Product Details
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Key Benefits
Clinically proven nutrition that can transform your pet’s life.
Available exclusively from your veterinarian, Hill's™ Science Diet VetEssentials™ Kitten is uniquely formulated to help address five common health concerns for kittens.
- Immunity
- Weight Management
- Urinary Health
- Digestion
- Skin & Coat
Benefit Nutritional Feature Health Benefit Immunity Optimal levels of clinically proven antioxidants (Vitamin C+E) Supports the immune system between vaccinations and helps build a healthy immune system in 90 days Weight Management Perfectly balanced formula with lean proteins, fruits & vegetables Helps achieve ideal body weight and ensures optimal growth and development Urinary Health Optimally balanced levels of sodium, magnesium and phosphorus Supports a healthy urinary tract Digestion Brown rice, oats and barley are natural sources of fiber Helps maintain a healthy digestive tract and firm stools Skin & Coat Flaxseed and vegetable oil contain omega fatty acids Healthy skin and luxurious coat Additional Info:
Healthy choices matter, for both you and your pet. For more than 70 years, Hills has been advancing knowledge of how to keep pets their healthiest. That means great-tasting, nutritious food with natural ingredients that helps your cat live a long, happy life.
We make every bag of our cat food in our own US facilities with highest quality natural ingredients from North America and Europe. These ingredients must meet our strict requirements for purity and nutrient content, which exceed industry standards.
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Feeding Guide
How to adjust feeding amounts to maintain optimal weight.
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 pets 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 this bag out of the reach of pets and children.
Growth
Weight of Cat - lbs (kgs) Amount per Day - cups (gram) - Growth less than 4 months Amount per Day - cups (gram) - Growth 4 to 6 months Amount per Day - cups (gram) - Growth 7 to 12 months and Pregnancy 1 (0.5) 1/4 (30) 2 (0.9) 3/8 (45) 3 (1.4) 1/2 (60) 3/8 (45) 4 (1.8) 5/8 (80) 1/2 (60) 6 (2.7) 7/8 (110) 3/4 (95) 5/8 (80) 8 (3.6) 7/8 (110) 3/4 (95) 10 (4.5) 1 (125) 7/8 (110) 12 (5.4) 1 (125) 14 (6.4) 1 1/8 (140) 16 (7.3) 1 1/4 (155) -
Ingredients
High quality protein and thoughtfully sourced ingredients.
Chicken, Brown Rice, Chicken Fat, Chicken Meal, Whole Grain Wheat, Wheat Gluten, Egg Product, Soy Protein Isolate, Cracked Pearled Barley, Chicken Liver Flavor, Pea Protein, Pea Fiber, Whole Grain Oats, Pork Protein Isolate, Flaxseed, L-Lysine, Soybean Oil, Lactic Acid, Fish Oil, Dicalcium Phosphate, Calcium Sulfate, Choline Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Taurine, DL-Methionine, Iodized Salt, 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, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (source of Vitamin K)), Green Peas, Apples, Cranberries, Carrots, minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Magnesium Oxide, Broccoli, Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, Natural Flavors, Beta-Carotene.
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Average Nutrient & Caloric Content
Balanced nutrition that exceeds AAFCO nutrition standards.
4139 kcal/kg (516 kcal/cup†)
Nutrient Dry Matter1
%Protein 37.3 Fat 24.8 Crude Fiber 1.9 Carbohydrate / NFE 28.3 Calcium 1.39 Sodium 0.43 Potassium 0.84 Magnesium 0.132 Taurine 0.65 Vitamin C 143 ppm Vitamin E 1000 IU/kg DHA 0.153 Total Omega-3 FA 1.12 Total Omega-6 FA 5.15 References
1The nutrient in the product after moisture is removed. It is used to make direct comparisons of nutrient profiles with differing moisture contents.