{"product_id":"hills-science-diet-senior-7-dry-cat-food-chicken-recipe-4-lb","title":"Hill's Science Diet Senior 7+ Dry Cat Food, Chicken Recipe (4 lb)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSenior Cat Dry Food with Chicken and ActivBiome for Cats 7+\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHill's Science Diet Adult 7+ Chicken Recipe is a complete and balanced dry cat food built for cats aged 7 and above. Real chicken comes first, offering quality protein that helps aging cats hold onto lean muscle. The ActivBiome+ Multi-Benefit blend, a proprietary mix of prebiotic fibers and antioxidants, is included to support digestion, immune function, and organ health. It has no artificial flavors or preservatives and is made with natural ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBenefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal Chicken Protein:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chicken is the lead ingredient, delivering quality protein that helps support lean muscle maintenance in cats as they age beyond 7 years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eActivBiome+ Blend:\u003c\/strong\u003e A proprietary prebiotic fiber and antioxidant blend included to help support digestive health, immune system function, and overall organ health in senior cats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnergy Activity Support:\u003c\/strong\u003e The synergistic ingredient profile is formulated to help support energy levels and activity in cats aged 7 and above as part of a balanced daily diet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeart Kidney Bladder Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antioxidants and balanced minerals work together to help support heart, kidney, and bladder health, which are important areas of focus for aging cats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTaurine for Heart Vision:\u003c\/strong\u003e Taurine is included as an essential nutrient that cats cannot produce independently, helping to support healthy heart function and visual health.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkin Coat Nourishment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, alongside vitamin E, are included to help support healthy skin and coat condition in older cats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetabolism Support:\u003c\/strong\u003e L-Carnitine is added to help support healthy metabolism and assist with body weight management in less active senior cats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo Artificial Additives:\u003c\/strong\u003e Formulated with natural ingredients and added vitamins, minerals, and amino acids, without artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVariants\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4 lb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7 lb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e16 lb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChicken, Whole Grain Wheat, Brewers Rice, Corn Protein Meal, Chicken Fat, Wheat Gluten, Chicken Meal, Dried Beet Pulp, Chicken Liver Flavor, Lactic Acid, Calcium Sulfate, Potassium Chloride, Fish Oil, Soybean Oil, Choline Chloride, Whole Grain Oats, Fructooligosaccharides (FOS), Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Taurine, Iodized Salt, L-Lysine, DL-Methionine, Minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium 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44.2287%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e18.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"312\" style=\"width: 55.3758%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarbohydrate \/ NFE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"312\" style=\"width: 44.2287%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e43%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"312\" style=\"width: 55.3758%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrude Fiber\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"312\" style=\"width: 44.2287%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.3%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"312\" style=\"width: 55.3758%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalcium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"312\" style=\"width: 44.2287%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e0.8%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"312\" style=\"width: 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44.2287%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3.89%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRecommended Feeding Chart\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable height=\"311\" style=\"width: 52.7817%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"312\" style=\"width: 55.3758%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight of Cat lbs (kgs)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"312\" style=\"width: 44.2287%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDaily Feeding (cups\/grams)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"312\" style=\"width: 55.3758%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4 (1.8)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"312\" style=\"width: 44.2287%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1\/4 (30g)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"312\" style=\"width: 55.3758%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6 (2.7)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"312\" style=\"width: 44.2287%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1\/3 (40g)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"312\" style=\"width: 55.3758%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8 (3.6)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"312\" style=\"width: 44.2287%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3\/8 (45g)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"312\" style=\"width: 55.3758%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10 (4.5)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"312\" style=\"width: 44.2287%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1\/2 (65g)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"312\" style=\"width: 55.3758%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e12 (5.4)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"312\" style=\"width: 44.2287%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1\/2 (65g)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"312\" style=\"width: 55.3758%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e14 (6.4)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"312\" style=\"width: 44.2287%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5\/8 (80g)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"312\" style=\"width: 55.3758%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e16 (7.3)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"312\" style=\"width: 44.2287%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2\/3 (85g)\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\u003eWeight-Based Portions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use the feeding chart as a daily starting point based on your cat's body weight, then adjust portions as needed to maintain a healthy condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGradual Transition:\u003c\/strong\u003e When introducing this food, blend it with your cat's current food in increasing amounts over 7 days to allow the digestive system to adjust comfortably.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater at All Times:\u003c\/strong\u003e Always keep a clean, fresh bowl of water accessible to your senior cat alongside every meal to support kidney health and hydration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCombine With Wet Food:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pairing this kibble with a compatible Hill's Science Diet Senior 7+ wet food can help add moisture to your cat's daily diet, which benefits kidney and urinary health.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiscuss With Your Vet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Senior cats' nutritional needs change with age. Consult your veterinarian at routine checkups to confirm that daily portions and diet remain appropriate.\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 Cats 7 and Above Only:\u003c\/strong\u003e This formula is made for the nutritional needs of cats aged 7 and older and is not appropriate for kittens or adult cats under 7 years of age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot for Pregnant Nursing Cats:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pregnant or lactating cats should be moved to Hill's Science Diet Kitten or Hill's Science Diet Kitten Indoor dry cat food to meet their higher nutritional requirements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoybean Oil Ingredient:\u003c\/strong\u003e This formula contains soybean oil. Pet owners whose cats have a known sensitivity to soy-based ingredients should consult a veterinarian before feeding this product.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging Safety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the bag and any used packaging out of reach of pets and children at all times to prevent the risk of accidental suffocation.\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\u003eIngredient Sensitivity: \u003c\/strong\u003eNot all cats tolerate every ingredient the same way, and if vomiting or digestive issues continue after transitioning to this formula, a prompt visit to the veterinarian is strongly advised.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDigestive Sensitivity: \u003c\/strong\u003eSkipping the recommended 7-day gradual transition when switching to a new food can lead to temporary loose stools or mild digestive discomfort in some cats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eStorage Information\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCool Dry Location:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store the bag away from direct heat and humidity to help preserve the kibble's freshness and nutritional quality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReseal After Every Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Close the bag firmly after each feeding to limit air and moisture exposure between servings and help maintain the food's freshness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse Within 6 Weeks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Given the smaller 4 lb bag size, this food is best used within 6 weeks of opening for optimal freshness, flavor, and nutritional quality.\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+ Multi-Benefit, and how does it differ from standard FOS fiber in other senior cat foods?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAns:\u003c\/strong\u003e ActivBiome+ Multi-Benefit is a proprietary blend developed by Hill's that combines prebiotic fibers and antioxidants specifically to help support digestion, immune function, and organ health. Standard FOS fiber in other formulas focuses only on gut bacteria support, while ActivBiome+ is designed to address a wider range of health areas relevant to aging cats in a single ingredient blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQ2: How does the 4 lb bag of this Senior 7+ Chicken Recipe compare to the 7 lb and 16 lb bags nutritionally?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAns:\u003c\/strong\u003e All three bag sizes contain the exact same formula, ingredients, and nutrient profile. The only difference is the quantity of food per bag. The 4 lb bag suits households with one cat or those who prefer to restock more frequently to help ensure the food is always consumed well within its freshness window after opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQ3: What is the caloric content of this Senior 7+ Chicken Recipe, and how should it inform daily portioning?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAns:\u003c\/strong\u003e This formula contains 490 kilocalories per cup, with an energy density of 3,926 kcal per kilogram. Pet owners should use the weight-based feeding chart to measure portions accurately, particularly for senior cats with reduced activity levels, to help avoid unintended weight gain over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQ4: Does this formula contain wheat, and is it suitable for cats with wheat sensitivities?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAns:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, this formula contains whole grain wheat and wheat gluten as ingredients. Cats with a known sensitivity or intolerance to wheat should not be fed this formula. The Hill's Science Diet Senior 7+ Chicken \u0026amp; Brown Rice Recipe, which is made without wheat, corn, or soy, may be a more appropriate option for those cats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQ5: What is the phosphorus content of this senior cat food, and is it appropriate for cats with kidney concerns?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAns:\u003c\/strong\u003e The phosphorus content of this formula is 0.68% on a dry matter basis, which is a moderate level. While this may be suitable for healthy senior cats, cats with a diagnosed kidney condition typically require a prescription-level diet with more precisely controlled phosphorus levels. Veterinary guidance is important before using any non-prescription food for a cat with kidney disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQ6: How does this formula support the digestive health of senior cats specifically?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAns:\u003c\/strong\u003e This formula includes FOS (Fructooligosaccharides) as part of the ActivBiome+ Multi-Benefit blend, which helps nourish beneficial gut bacteria and may contribute to more balanced and consistent digestion. Senior cats often experience changes in gut efficiency with age, so including a prebiotic fiber source in the daily diet can be a practical way to help support ongoing digestive comfort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQ7: Is Hill's Science Diet Adult 7+ Chicken Recipe a complete and balanced food for senior cats?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAns:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, AAFCO feeding tests confirm that this formula delivers complete and balanced nutrition for the maintenance of adult cats. 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