{"product_id":"hills-science-diet-kitten-dry-cat-food-chicken-brown-rice-recipe-3-5-lb","title":"Hill's Science Diet Kitten Dry Cat Food, Chicken \u0026 Brown Rice Recipe (3.5 lb)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eChicken and Brown Rice Dry Kitten Food with ActivBiome+ Technology\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHill's Science Diet Kitten Dry Cat Food in Chicken \u0026amp; Brown Rice Recipe is a precisely balanced kibble formulated to fuel the energy needs of growing kittens and support healthy development from weaning through the first year of life. Featuring ActivBiome+ Multi-Benefit technology, a special blend of prebiotic fibers and antioxidants supporting digestion, immune system function, and organ health, this formula includes real chicken as the first ingredient alongside brown rice, cracked pearled barley, whole grain oats, flaxseed, beet pulp, citrus pulp, ground pecan shells, and pressed cranberries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBenefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eActivBiome+ Multi-Benefit Technology:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contains a special blend of prebiotic fibers and antioxidants that supports digestion, immune system function, and organ health in growing kittens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrain and Eye Development:\u003c\/strong\u003e DHA from fish oil promotes healthy brain and eye development in kittens throughout their first year of life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Muscles: \u003c\/strong\u003eHigh-quality chicken protein fuels healthy muscle growth and development during your kitten's first year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrong Bones and Teeth: \u003c\/strong\u003eCalcium at 1.44% and phosphorus at 1.2% dry matter are carefully balanced to support strong bones and healthy teeth in growing kittens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImmune System Support:\u003c\/strong\u003e An antioxidant blend including vitamins C at 122 ppm and E at 591 IU\/kg supports the developing immune system in kittens throughout daily feeding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkin and Coat Nourishment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omega-6 fatty acids at 4.47% dry matter alongside fish oil support healthy skin and coat condition in growing kittens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlso Suitable for Pregnant or Nursing Cats:\u003c\/strong\u003e Verified by AAFCO feeding tests for gestating and lactating adult female cats, making it appropriate to feed during pregnancy and nursing alongside kittens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVariants\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3.5 lb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7 lb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChicken, Brown Rice, Wheat Gluten, Chicken Fat, Cracked Pearled Barley, Chicken Meal, Whole Grain Oats, Egg Product, Chicken Liver Flavor, Ground Pecan Shells, Lactic Acid, Potassium Chloride, Dicalcium Phosphate, Flaxseed, Dried Beet Pulp, L-Lysine, Calcium Sulfate, Dried Citrus Pulp, Fish Oil, Choline Chloride, Iodized Salt, DL-Methionine, Pressed Cranberries, Cysteine, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Thiamine Mononitrate, Niacin Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Biotin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Taurine, minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Magnesium Oxide, Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, Natural Flavors, Beta-Carotene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eGuaranteed Analysis\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable height=\"557\" style=\"width: 59.9144%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"170\" style=\"width: 55.0162%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNutrient\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"138\" style=\"width: 44.7681%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDry Matter %\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"170\" style=\"width: 55.0162%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProtein\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"138\" style=\"width: 44.7681%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e38%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"170\" style=\"width: 55.0162%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFat\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"138\" style=\"width: 44.7681%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e22.9%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"170\" style=\"width: 55.0162%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarbohydrate \/ NFE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"138\" style=\"width: 44.7681%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e29%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"170\" style=\"width: 55.0162%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrude Fiber\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"138\" style=\"width: 44.7681%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.8%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"170\" style=\"width: 55.0162%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalcium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"138\" style=\"width: 44.7681%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.44%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"170\" style=\"width: 55.0162%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhosphorus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"138\" style=\"width: 44.7681%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.2%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"170\" style=\"width: 55.0162%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePotassium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"138\" style=\"width: 44.7681%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e0.9%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"170\" style=\"width: 55.0162%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSodium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"138\" style=\"width: 44.7681%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e0.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"170\" style=\"width: 55.0162%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMagnesium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"138\" style=\"width: 44.7681%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e0.143%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"170\" style=\"width: 55.0162%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitamin C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"138\" style=\"width: 44.7681%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e122 ppm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"170\" style=\"width: 55.0162%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitamin E\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"138\" style=\"width: 44.7681%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e591 IU\/kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"170\" style=\"width: 55.0162%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTotal Omega-3 FA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"138\" style=\"width: 44.7681%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e0.61%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"170\" style=\"width: 55.0162%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTotal Omega-6 FA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"138\" style=\"width: 44.7681%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4.47%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalorie Content:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4076 kcal\/kg | 555 kcal per cup (one 8 oz measuring cup contains 4.8 oz by weight).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRecommended-Usage Chart\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable height=\"466\" style=\"width: 60.4494%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"109\" style=\"width: 19.2377%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight of Cat - lbs (kgs)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"137\" style=\"width: 24.2718%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnder 4 Months - cups (grams)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"127\" style=\"width: 22.4739%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4 to 6 Months - cups (grams)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"191\" style=\"width: 33.2614%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7 to 12 Months \u0026amp; Pregnancy - cups (grams)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"109\" style=\"width: 19.2377%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 lb (0.5 kg)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"137\" style=\"width: 24.2718%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1\/4 (35 g)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"127\" style=\"width: 22.4739%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"191\" style=\"width: 33.2614%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"109\" style=\"width: 19.2377%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2 lbs (0.9 kg)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"137\" style=\"width: 24.2718%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1\/3 (45 g)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"127\" style=\"width: 22.4739%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"191\" style=\"width: 33.2614%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"109\" style=\"width: 19.2377%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3 lbs (1.4 kg)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"137\" style=\"width: 24.2718%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1\/2 (70 g)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"127\" style=\"width: 22.4739%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3\/8 (50 g)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"191\" style=\"width: 33.2614%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"109\" style=\"width: 19.2377%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4 lbs (1.8 kg)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"137\" style=\"width: 24.2718%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5\/8 (85 g)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"127\" style=\"width: 22.4739%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1\/2 (70 g)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"191\" style=\"width: 33.2614%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"109\" style=\"width: 19.2377%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6 lbs (2.7 kg)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"137\" style=\"width: 24.2718%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3\/4 (100 g)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"127\" style=\"width: 22.4739%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2\/3 (90 g)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"191\" style=\"width: 33.2614%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1\/2 (70 g)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"109\" style=\"width: 19.2377%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8 lbs (3.6 kg)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"137\" style=\"width: 24.2718%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"127\" style=\"width: 22.4739%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7\/8 (120 g)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"191\" style=\"width: 33.2614%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2\/3 (90 g)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"109\" style=\"width: 19.2377%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10 lbs (4.5 kg)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"137\" style=\"width: 24.2718%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"127\" style=\"width: 22.4739%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 cup (135 g)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"191\" style=\"width: 33.2614%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3\/4 (100 g)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"109\" style=\"width: 19.2377%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e12 lbs (5.4 kg)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"137\" style=\"width: 24.2718%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"127\" style=\"width: 22.4739%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"191\" style=\"width: 33.2614%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7\/8 (120 g)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"109\" style=\"width: 19.2377%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e14 lbs (6.4 kg)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"137\" style=\"width: 24.2718%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"127\" style=\"width: 22.4739%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"191\" style=\"width: 33.2614%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 cup (135 g)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"109\" style=\"width: 19.2377%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e16 lbs (7.3 kg)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"137\" style=\"width: 24.2718%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"127\" style=\"width: 22.4739%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"191\" style=\"width: 33.2614%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 1\/8 cups (155 g)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisclaimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDirections for Use\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdjust Feeding Amounts: \u003c\/strong\u003eAdjust daily portions as necessary to help the kitten maintain an optimal body weight throughout each growth stage and consult a veterinarian if the correct daily amount is unclear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTransition Over 7 Days: \u003c\/strong\u003eWhen introducing this food for the first time, slowly increase the new food while reducing the old over 7 days to help the digestive system adjust without discomfort.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh Water Always: \u003c\/strong\u003eKeep fresh drinking water accessible to the kitten at all times throughout the day to support proper hydration alongside every daily meal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Needs as Cat Ages:\u003c\/strong\u003e A kitten's nutritional needs change at each growth stage and again at adulthood, so discussing the feeding plan with a vet at every routine check-up helps ensure the diet remains appropriate over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePrecautions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor Kittens from Weaning to 1 Year and Pregnant or Nursing Cats:\u003c\/strong\u003e This formula is only for kittens from weaning until 1 year old and for gestating or lactating adult female cats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot for Long-Term Adult Feeding: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis formula is not suitable for long-term feeding to adult cats unless they have unusually high energy requirements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdjust Portions as Kitten Grows\u003c\/strong\u003e: Feeding amounts change at each growth stage, so review and update daily portions regularly to keep feeding appropriately as your kitten matures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePossible Side Effects\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDigestive Sensitivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Switching to a new food too quickly may cause temporary digestive discomfort, making the 7-day gradual transition important before fully replacing the previous food.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eStorage Information\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep Packaging Away:\u003c\/strong\u003e Make sure the bag and all packaging are stored safely out of reach of both pets and children at all times to eliminate suffocation hazards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Return\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe offer ground, express, and priority delivery; see our\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/shipping-policy\" title=\"Shipping policy | hardypaw\" aria-label=\"Shipping policy | hardypaw\"\u003e shipping policy\u003c\/a\u003e for details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor return instructions or product concerns, please refer to our detailed\u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\" title=\"Refund policy\" aria-label=\"Refund policy\"\u003e refund policy\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQ1: What is ActivBiome+ and what does it do for growing kittens?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAns:\u003c\/strong\u003e ActivBiome+ Multi-Benefit is Hill's proprietary blend of prebiotic fibers and antioxidants formulated to support digestion, immune system function, and organ health simultaneously in growing kittens. The prebiotic fibers help nourish beneficial gut bacteria, while the antioxidant component supports immune system development during the kitten's first year of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQ2: How does this kitten's dry food support brain and eye development?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAns:\u003c\/strong\u003e DHA from added fish oil supports healthy brain and eye development in kittens. DHA, an omega-3 fatty acid,d plays a structural role in neural tissue and retinal development, making it an important inclusion during the kitten's first year when these systems are actively forming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQ3: Can I feed this kitten food to my pregnant cat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAns:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, this formula is verified by AAFCO feeding tests for both growing kittens and gestating or lactating adult female cats. Pregnant cats have elevated energy and nutritional needs that align closely with those of growing kittens, making this formula appropriate throughout pregnancy and nursing. Introduce the food gradually over 7 days when first switching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQ4: What whole grains are included in this kitten dry food?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAns:\u003c\/strong\u003e This formula includes brown rice, cracked pearled barley, and whole grain oats as carbohydrate sources, alongside flaxseed, dried beet pulp, dried citrus pulp, and ground pecan shells as fiber sources. These ingredients collectively support the digestive health and overall nutritional balance of the formula for growing kittens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQ5: How does the caloric content of this kitten kibble compare to adult dry cat food?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAns:\u003c\/strong\u003e This kitten food delivers 4076 kcal\/kg and 555 kcal per cup, higher than most adult dry cat formulas that typically range between 3400 and 3800 kcal\/kg. The higher caloric density reflects the greater energy needs of growing kittens, who require more calories per unit of body weight than adult cats during development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQ6: What bag sizes are available for this kitten, chicken, and brown rice dry food?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAns:\u003c\/strong\u003e This formula is available in two bag sizes: 3.5 lb and 7 lb. The 3.5 lb bag is a practical option for new buyers wanting to trial the formula, or for single-kitten households, while the 7 lb bag suits owners who prefer stocking up less frequently or households with more than one kitten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQ7: When should I transition my kitten from this dry food to a Hill's adult formula?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAns:\u003c\/strong\u003e This formula is made for kittens from weaning up to 1 year old. Once your kitten reaches around 1 year of age, switching to a Hill's Science Diet adult dry formula is advised. 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