Hill's Science Diet Kitten Healthy Cuisine Canned Cat Food, Roasted Chicken & Rice Medley (2.8 oz x 24 cans) - US 9820

Tender Chicken and Rice Stew Canned Cat Food for Kittens

Product Description

Hill's Science Diet Kitten Healthy Cuisine Canned Cat Food in Roasted Chicken & Rice Medley is a wholesome stew that brings together tender chicken and rice in a mouthwatering sauce that kittens love. Carefully formulated to support five key building blocks for healthy development, including strong muscles, bones, immune health, and digestion, it gives growing kittens the complete nutrition they need from weaning through their first year.

Benefits

• Tender Chicken Stew: Real chicken and rice in a savory sauce create a meal that growing kittens find genuinely enjoyable at every feeding.
• Muscle Development: High-quality chicken protein helps support the healthy lean muscle growth kittens need throughout their first year.
• Bone and Teeth Support: Balanced calcium at 1.42% and phosphorus at 1.02% dry matter support strong, healthy bone and dental development.
• Immune System Support: Antioxidant vitamins C at 142 ppm and E at 574 IU/kg help support a healthy, developing immune system in kittens.
• Digestive Health Blend: FOS, flaxseed, beet pulp, citrus pulp, and oat fiber work together to support healthy digestion in growing kittens.
• Potassium Citrate Included: Potassium Citrate is included to help maintain a healthy urinary mineral environment as kittens grow.
• Versatile Feeding Option: Serve it as a complete daily meal or mix it into dry kitten kibble as a flavorful, nutritious topper.

Variants

2.8 oz x 24 cans

Ingredients

Chicken Broth, Chicken, Pork Liver, Carrots, Wheat Gluten, Rice Starch, Spinach, Rice, Chicken Fat, Natural Flavor, Calcium Chloride, Potassium Alginate, Ground Pecan Shells, Monosodium Phosphate, Dicalcium Phosphate, Flaxseed, Dried Beet Pulp, Calcium Lactate, Calcium Gluconate, Powdered Cellulose, Dried Citrus Pulp, Guar Gum, Fish Oil, Fructooligosaccharides (FOS), Choline Chloride, Potassium Citrate, Taurine, Pressed Cranberries, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Ascorbic Acid (source of Vitamin C), L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin Supplement, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (source of Vitamin K), Biotin, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Oat Fiber, Sodium Tripolyphosphate, Magnesium Oxide, minerals (Zinc Oxide, Ferrous Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Thiamine Hydrochloride, Beta-Carotene.

Guaranteed Analysis

Calorie Content: 71 kcal per 2.8 oz (79 g) can.

How to Use

Recommended-Usage Chart

Disclaimer: 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.

Directions for Use

• Adjust for Weight: Fine-tune daily portions as needed to keep the kitten at a healthy and comfortable body weight throughout each growth stage.
• Transition Gradually: Slowly mix increasing amounts of this new food with decreasing amounts of the old food across a full 7-day period.
• Fresh Water Daily: Always keep a bowl of fresh drinking water available to the kitten alongside every meal throughout the day.
• Review With Vet: Since a kitten's nutritional needs change as it grows, reviewing daily amounts at each vet visit keeps things on track.

Additional Information

Precautions

• Kittens Only: This formula is made specifically for kittens from weaning through one year and is not appropriate for adult cats.
• Not for Pregnant Cats: This formula has not been verified for pregnant or nursing cats and should not be fed during those life stages.
• Update Portions Regularly: Daily amounts shift across each age bracket, so adjusting portions at each developmental stage helps prevent over- or underfeeding.

Possible Side Effects

• Digestive Sensitivity: Moving to a new food too quickly can sometimes cause temporary digestive discomfort in growing kittens.

Storage Information

• Refrigerate After Opening: Always cover and refrigerate any leftover food after opening a can to keep it fresh and safe.

Shipping & Return

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What makes Hill's Healthy Cuisine different from regular kitten wet food?

Ans: The Healthy Cuisine range is built around a home-style stew format that gives kittens a more textured, satisfying eating experience compared to standard smooth or minced kitten wet foods. This chicken and rice medley delivers that same enjoyable experience while still providing complete and balanced developmental nutrition for growing kittens.

Q2: Can I mix this kitten stew into dry kitten food as a topper?

Ans: Yes, this food works both as a complete standalone meal and as a tasty topper mixed into dry kitten kibble. Adding it as a topper brings extra moisture, flavor, and variety to the feeding routine, which is particularly helpful for kittens who need a little encouragement to eat or enjoy a mixed daily diet.

Q3: Why is this kitten's healthy cuisine not recommended for pregnant or nursing cats?

Ans: This formula has been verified by AAFCO feeding tests for growing kittens only. Pregnant and nursing cats have different nutritional demands that this formula has not been tested to meet. For those life stages, Hill's recommends switching to the Kitten Liver & Chicken Entrée or Kitten Savory Turkey Entrée, both of which carry the appropriate AAFCO verification.

Q4: Does this kitten stew contain real vegetables?

Ans: Yes, this stew includes real carrots and spinach alongside chicken in a chicken broth base. These wholesome vegetables contribute to the home-style stew character of the Healthy Cuisine range and add natural flavor and ingredient variety that make this a more nutritionally diverse option compared to simple single-protein kitten wet foods.

Q5: How many cans does a 6 lb kitten aged 7 to 12 months need per day?

Ans: According to the manufacturer's feeding chart, a 6 lb kitten in the 7 to 12 month age bracket needs approximately 4 1/4 cans per day as a starting amount. This should be adjusted based on the kitten's individual body condition and whether Hill's dry kitten food is also being served alongside the wet food daily.

Q6: Does this kitten's healthy cuisine stew contain taurine?

Ans: Yes, taurine is included as a direct ingredient in this formula. Cats cannot produce sufficient taurine on their own, so getting it through food is essential at every life stage. For kittens specifically, taurine plays an important role in supporting healthy heart function and normal vision development during the first year of life.

Q7: Can I rotate this chicken and rice stew with other Hill's kitten wet foods?

Ans: Yes, rotating this stew with other Hill's Science Diet kitten wet foods like the Kitten Tender Chicken Dinner can or Kitten Liver & Chicken Entrée is a great way to add mealtime variety. All formulas in the kitten range deliver complete and balanced nutrition, so rotating between them keeps feeding consistent while giving kittens different flavors to enjoy.