Hill's™ Science Diet™ Indoor Kitten Dry Food
KEY BENEFITS
Hill's™ Science Diet™ Indoor Kitten dry food is specially formulated to fuel the energy needs of kittens with an indoor lifestyle so they get the best start in life.
- Natural DHA from high quality fish oil supports healthy brain & eye development
- Balanced minerals for strong bones & teeth
- Natural high quality, easy-to-digest ingredients for a flavorful, nutritious meal
Additional info:
Great tasting natural* nutrition for a long, happy life. With soft purrs and even softer nuzzles, you and your cat have a thing all your own. Because every moment you spend together is special, we strive to give you more of them. With natural ingredients and the right nutrients, Hill's Science Diet is precisely prepared to offer your cat the nutrition she needs for lifelong health and happiness.
We make every bag of our dry cat food in our own US facilities with highest quality natural* ingredients from North America, Europe and New Zealand. These ingredients must meet our strict requirements for purity and nutrient content, which exceed industry standards.
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*plus vitamins, minerals and amino acids
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, Wheat Gluten, Brown Rice, Chicken Fat, Whole Grain Oats, Cracked Pearled Barley, Whole Grain Wheat, Egg Product, Chicken Liver Flavor, L-Lysine, Flaxseed, Calcium Sulfate, Lactic Acid, Fish Oil, Dicalcium Phosphate, Potassium Chloride, Calcium Carbonate, DL-Methionine, Choline Chloride, Sodium Tripolyphosphate, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Taurine, minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Iodized Salt, Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, Natural Flavors, Green Peas, Magnesium Oxide, Apples, Cranberries, Carrots, Beta-Carotene, Broccoli.
FEEDING GUIDE
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.
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) | 3/8 (50) | ||
| 3 (1,4) | 1/2 (70) | 3/8 (50) | |
| 4 (1,8) | 5/8 (85) | 1/2 (70) | |
| 6 (2,7) | 7/8 (120) | 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 Indoor is formulated to meet nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profiles for growing kittens and gestating or lactating adult female cats.
AVERAGE NUTRIENT & CALORIC CONTENT
3997 kcal/kg (544 kcal/cup†)
| Nutrient | Dry Matter1 % |
|---|---|
| Protein | 38.4 |
| Fat | 20.7 |
| Carbohydrate / NFE | 31.5 |
| Crude Fiber | 0.8 |
| Calcium | 1.48 |
| Phosphorous | 1.18 |
| Potassium | 0.84 |
| Sodium | 0.54 |
| Magnesium | 0.113 |
| Taurine | 0.21 |
| Vitamin C | 108 ppm |
| Vitamin E | 1406 IU/kg |
| DHA | 0.156 |
| Total Omega-3 FA | 0.99 |
| Total Omega-6 FA | 4.09 |
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 Kitten Indoor contains 4.8 oz. by weight.
