Hill's Science Diet Kitten Dry Cat Food, Chicken Recipe (15.5 lb) - US 0177

Large Bag Kitten Kibble with ActivBiome+ for Multi-Cat Households

Product Description

Hill's Science Diet Kitten Dry Cat Food in Chicken Recipe in the 15.5 lb bag is designed for households feeding multiple kittens, a pregnant or nursing cat, alongside her litter. The same precisely balanced formula that supports five essential building blocks for lifelong kitten health is delivered in a bulk-friendly size, with real chicken as the first ingredient, ActivBiome+ Multi-Benefit technology supporting digestion, immune system function, and organ health, and a wholesome blend of brown rice, cracked pearled barley, whole grain oats, flaxseed, beet pulp, citrus pulp, ground pecan shells, and pressed cranberries.

Benefits

• ActivBiome+ Multi-Benefit Technology: A special blend of prebiotic fibers and antioxidants supports digestion, immune system function, and organ health in growing kittens throughout every stage of their first year.
• Brain and Eye Development: DHA from fish oil promotes healthy brain and eye development in kittens during the developmental months of their first year of life.
• Muscle Development from Real Chicken: Real chicken as the first ingredient provides high-quality protein to support the lean muscle development that growing kittens require throughout their active first year.
• Bone and Teeth Support: Balanced calcium at 1.44% and phosphorus at 1.2% dry matter support healthy skeletal and dental development as kittens grow through each developmental stage.
• Immune System Development: Vitamin C at 122 ppm and vitamin E at 591 IU/kg work together to support healthy immune system development in growing kittens throughout daily feeding.
• Skin and Coat Support: Omega-6 fatty acids at 4.47% dry matter alongside fish oil support healthy skin condition and coat development throughout the kitten's first year.
• Suitable for Pregnant and Nursing Cats: Verified by AAFCO feeding tests for gestating and lactating adult female cats, this formula meets the nutritional requirements of pregnant and nursing cats alongside growing kittens.

Variants

3.5 lb

7 lb

15.5 lb

Ingredients

Chicken, 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.

Guaranteed Analysis

Calorie Content: 4076 kcal/kg | 555 kcal per cup

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

• Feed According to Each Kitten's Weight and Age: When feeding multiple kittens at different growth stages, use the feeding chart to find the right daily amount for each kitten based on their current weight and age, and adjust portions as they grow.
• Introduce Gradually Over 7 Days: When switching any kitten or pregnant cat to this food for the first time, slowly increase the new food while reducing the old over a full week for a smooth and comfortable transition.
• Fresh Water at All Times: Always keep fresh drinking water available to every kitten or pregnant cat on this formula throughout the day to support proper hydration alongside dry food.
• Reassess Portions at Every Vet Checkup: Kittens move through age brackets quickly, and a nursing cat's needs also shift after her kittens are weaned, so checking in with a veterinarian at each routine visit ensures feeding amounts stay appropriate for each animal's changing life stage.

Additional Information

Precautions

• For Kittens from Weaning to 1 Year and Pregnant or Nursing Cats: This formula is recommended for kittens from weaning until 1 year old and for gestating or lactating adult female cats. It is not appropriate for general adult cat feeding.
• Not for Long-Term Adult Feeding: Feeding this kitten formula to adult cats on a long-term basis is not recommended unless a veterinarian confirms that those cats have higher-than-normal energy requirements.
• Adjust Portions Individually for Each Kitten: In a multi-kitten household, each kitten may be at a different weight or age bracket, so daily amounts should be set individually per kitten using the feeding chart rather than applying a single amount to all cats.

Possible Side Effects

• Temporary Digestive Discomfort on Transition: Moving any kitten or pregnant cat to a new food too quickly without a gradual transition may cause temporary digestive upset, making the 7-day introduction period important before fully switching from the previous diet.

Storage Information

• Keep Packaging Away: Store the bag and all packaging safely out of reach of both pets and children at all times to prevent potential suffocation hazards.

Shipping & Return

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Is the 15.5 lb bag of this kitten food a practical choice for a household with three or more kittens?

Ans: Yes, the 15.5 lb bag is well-suited to households feeding three or more kittens simultaneously, where daily food consumption is high enough to work through a large bag before freshness becomes a concern. At typical consumption rates for kittens aged 7 to 12 months, a household with three 6 lb kittens would use approximately 1.5 cups per day, meaning the 15.5 lb bag would last roughly five to six weeks.

Q2: Can a nursing mother cat and her weaned kittens all eat from the same 15.5 lb bag?

Ans: Yes, this formula is verified by AAFCO feeding tests for both growing kittens and gestating or lactating adult female cats, making it appropriate to feed from the same bag to a nursing mother and her weaned litter simultaneously. The 15.5 lb size is particularly practical in this scenario since the mother's daily intake is higher during lactation, meaning the household goes through the food at an increased pace.

Q3: Does this large bag of kitten food contain any artificial preservatives?

Ans: No artificial preservatives are listed in the ingredients. Mixed Tocopherols are included as a natural preservative to maintain the freshness of the fat content in the kibble. This is a naturally-derived antioxidant preservative, not an artificial additive.

Q4: Is the formula in the 15.5 lb bag identical to the 3.5 lb and 6 lb bags of this kitten food?

Ans: Yes, all three bag sizes contain the exact same formula, ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and caloric content. The only difference is the size itself, with no impact on nutritional profile, ingredient quality, or the developmental support provided to growing kittens and pregnant or nursing cats.

Q5: How should I manage feeding multiple kittens of different ages and weights from one bag?

Ans: Use the feeding chart on the bag to determine the right daily amount for each kitten based on their individual weight and age bracket. Daily portions vary significantly between stages, so households with kittens at different growth points, such as some under 4 months and others in the 7 to 12 month bracket, should consult a veterinarian for guidance on managing portions across a mixed-age litter.

Q6: When should I stop buying this 15.5 lb kitten bag and switch to an adult formula?

Ans: Once all kittens in the household reach approximately 1 year of age, transitioning to a Hill's Science Diet adult dry formula is recommended. In a multi-kitten household where kittens reach 1 year at different times, it is practical to transition all kittens to the adult formula together once the oldest has reached that point, completing the switch gradually over 7 days to avoid digestive disruption.