{"product_id":"hills-science-diet-kitten-indoor-dry-cat-food-chicken-recipe-3-5-lb","title":"Hill's Science Diet Kitten Indoor Dry Cat Food, Chicken Recipe (3.5 lb)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eIndoor Chicken Recipe Dry Kitten Food with ActivBiome+\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for indoor kittens, Hill's Science Diet Kitten Indoor Dry Cat Food in Chicken Recipe meets the energy and developmental needs of kittens from weaning through their first year. With real chicken as the first ingredient, brown rice, cracked pearled barley, whole grain oats, and natural fiber sources, alongside ActivBiome+ Multi-Benefit technology for digestion, immune health, and organ function, it provides complete and balanced nutrition across five essential building blocks for healthy kitten growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBenefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eActivBiome+ Technology:\u003c\/strong\u003e A special blend of prebiotic fibers and antioxidants supports digestion, immune system function, and organ health in indoor kittens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrain and Eye Development: \u003c\/strong\u003eDHA sourced from fish oil plays a key role in supporting healthy brain and eye development throughout the kitten's first year of life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMuscle Growth Support:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-quality chicken as the first ingredient fuels healthy lean muscle development in growing indoor kittens throughout their first year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrong Bones and Teeth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Calcium at 1.49% and phosphorus at 1.14% dry matter support healthy skeletal and dental development in kittens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImmune System Support: \u003c\/strong\u003eVitamins C at 137 ppm and E at 753 IU\/kg provide antioxidant support to help build a healthy immune system in growing indoor kittens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkin and Coat Health:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omega-6 fatty acids at 3.92% dry matter alongside fish oil support healthy skin and coat development throughout kittenhood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for Pregnant Cats:\u003c\/strong\u003e Verified by AAFCO feeding tests for gestating and lactating adult female cats as well as growing 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, Cracked Pearled Barley, Chicken Fat, Chicken Meal, Whole Grain Oats, Egg Product, Chicken Liver Flavor, Ground Pecan Shells, Lactic Acid, Calcium Sulfate, Dicalcium Phosphate, Potassium Chloride, L-Lysine, Flaxseed, Dried Beet Pulp, Fish Oil, Dried Citrus Pulp, Choline Chloride, Iodized Salt, Pressed Cranberries, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Thiamine Mononitrate, Niacin Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Biotin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Cysteine, Taurine, DL-Methionine, 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=\"609\" style=\"width: 53.495%;\"\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\u003e37.5%\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\u003eFat\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"138\" style=\"width: 44.7681%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e19.2%\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\u003eCarbohydrate \/ NFE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"138\" style=\"width: 44.7681%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e33.2%\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\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\u003e1.49%\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\u003e1.14%\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\u003e0.83%\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\u003e0.46%\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\u003e0.138%\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\u003eTaurine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"138\" style=\"width: 44.7681%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e0.23%\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\u003e137 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\u003e753 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\u003e0.64%\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\u003e3.92%\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\u003eCarnitine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"138\" style=\"width: 44.7681%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e17.9 ppm\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 3903 kcal\/kg | 531 kcal per cup\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRecommended-Usage Chart\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable height=\"453\" style=\"width: 55.4565%;\"\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\u003e3\/8 (50 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\u003e7\/8 (120 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\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\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\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\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 for Optimal Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine-tune daily portions as needed to help the kitten stay at a healthy and comfortable body weight throughout each growth stage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTransition Gradually:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mix increasing amounts of new food with decreasing amounts of old food each day over a full 7-day period to prevent digestive discomfort.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh Water Always:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep fresh drinking water available to the kitten at all times throughout the day, alongside every meal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview with Vet:\u003c\/strong\u003e A kitten's nutritional needs change at each growth stage, so check in with a vet at every routine visit to keep portions accurate.\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 Indoor Kittens and Pregnant Cats:\u003c\/strong\u003e This formula is made for kittens with an indoor lifestyle from weaning through one year and for pregnant or nursing cats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot for Long-Term Adult Feeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long-term feeding to adult cats is not recommended unless a vet confirms higher than normal energy requirements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUpdate Portions as Kitten Grows:\u003c\/strong\u003e Daily amounts differ at each age bracket, so adjusting portions at every developmental stage keeps feeding accurate and appropriate.\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 in some growing kittens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eStorage Information\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStore in Original Bag:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the food in its original bag after opening, as the bag provides a fat barrier that helps retain the best flavor and freshness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCool and Dry Environment: \u003c\/strong\u003eTo preserve vitamin quality and prevent fat oxidation and rancidity, store the bag in a cool, dry place below 100°F (38°C).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep Packaging Away:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store the bag and all packaging safely out of reach of both pets and children at all times to prevent potential 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\"\u003eshipping 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\"\u003erefund policy\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQ1: What makes this kitten indoor formula different from the standard kitten chicken recipe?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAns:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Kitten Indoor formula is designed specifically for kittens living an indoor lifestyle. While both share a similar ActivBiome+ ingredient base, the indoor version has a slightly lower fat content at 19.2% dry matter compared to 22.9% in the standard kitten formula, reflecting the typically lower energy demands of kittens that spend their time primarily indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQ2: Does this indoor kitten dry food contain ActivBiome+, and what does it do?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAns:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, this formula contains ActivBiome+ Multi-Benefit, Hill's proprietary blend of prebiotic fibers and antioxidants that support digestion, immune system development, and organ health at the same time. For indoor kittens with less environmental stimulation, building a strong digestive and immune foundation early through daily feeding is particularly important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQ3: Is this kitten indoor dry food suitable for a 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 nutritional needs that align closely with those of growing kittens, making this a practical choice for an indoor pregnant cat during both pregnancy and the nursing period that follows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQ4: How does this kitten indoor food support healthy brain development?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAns:\u003c\/strong\u003e DHA from added fish oil supports healthy brain and eye development as kittens grow through their first year. As an omega-3 fatty acid, DHA plays a key role in neural tissue and retinal development. Indoor kittens get all their essential nutrients from their food, making the reliable inclusion of DHA through fish oil a meaningful and important part of this formula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQ5: What is the caloric content of this kitten indoor dry food per cup?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAns:\u003c\/strong\u003e At 3903 kcal\/kg and 531 kcal per cup, with one 8-oz cup weighing 4.8 oz, this formula is slightly lower in calories than the standard kitten chicken recipe at 555 kcal per cup. This reflects the adjusted energy profile suited to indoor kittens who tend to be less active in their daily routine throughout the first year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQ6: When should I transition my indoor kitten from this formula to a Hill's adult indoor food?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAns:\u003c\/strong\u003e This formula is recommended from weaning until one year of age. Once the kitten reaches approximately one year old, transitioning to Hill's Science Diet Adult Indoor dry food is the natural next step, as that formula is specifically calibrated for the energy and nutritional needs of adult cats continuing an indoor lifestyle beyond their first birthday.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQ7: Can I mix this indoor kitten dry food with Hill's kitten wet food?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAns:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, adding Hill's Science Diet kitten wet food alongside this kibble is a great way to introduce texture variety and increase daily moisture intake, particularly for indoor kittens that tend to drink less water throughout the day. Just adjust the portions of each when mixing to keep total daily calories within the right range for your kitten's weight and age bracket.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HardyPaw","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46630810747043,"sku":"7131","price":16.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/7790\/1987\/files\/hills-science-diet-kitten-indoor-dry-cat-food-chicken-recipe-3-5-lb-995.webp?v=1778524049","url":"https:\/\/mymaxpet.com\/products\/hills-science-diet-kitten-indoor-dry-cat-food-chicken-recipe-3-5-lb","provider":"My Max Pet","version":"1.0","type":"link"}