Hill's Science Plan Feline Kitten Chicken & Rice Stew Wet Cat Food Tin

Hill's Science Plan Kitten Healthy Cuisine Roasted Chicken & Rice Medley combines roasted chicken and rice in a sauce - a complete wet cat food designed to support the rapid growth and development kittens go through in their first year.

The recipe is rich in high-quality protein to fuel muscle development and contains fish oil to support healthy brain and eye development. Balanced calcium and phosphorus promote strong bones and teeth, while clinically proven antioxidants help build a strong immune system during the vulnerable early months. On a dry matter basis the recipe supplies 38% protein, 1.42% calcium and 1.02% phosphorus.

The soft stew texture is easy for kittens to eat and highly palatable. Feed on its own or alongside Hill's Science Plan Kitten dry food using the mixed feeding guide on the packaging. This formula is also suitable for pregnant and nursing queens, who have significantly increased energy and nutritional demands during gestation and lactation.

• DHA from fish oil for healthy brain and eye development

• High in protein for rapid muscle growth (38% on a dry matter basis)

• Balanced calcium and phosphorus for strong bones and teeth (1.42% and 1.02% on a dry matter basis)

• Purposeful, high quality ingredients for healthy tissue development

• Clinically proven antioxidants for immune support during early growth

• Also suitable for pregnant and nursing cats

Food Form: Wet Cat Food
Species: Cat
Life Stage: Kitten
Brand: Hill's Science Plan
Primary Flavour: Chicken & Rice
Breed Size: All Breed Sizes
Pack Size: 79 g tin
Product Line: Science Plan

Ingredients

Chicken broth, chicken, pork liver, carrots, wheat gluten, rice starch, spinach, rice, chicken fat, natural flavour, 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, oat fibre, sodium tripolyphosphate, magnesium oxide, minerals, thiamine hydrochloride, beta-carotene.

Average Nutrient Content (dry matter basis)

Protein 38% | Fat 22.8% | Carbohydrate/NFE 28.8% | Crude fibre 2.3% | Calcium 1.42% | Phosphorus 1.02% | Potassium 0.87% | Sodium 0.56% | Magnesium 0.096% | Taurine 0.38% | Vitamin C 142 ppm | Vitamin E 574 IU/kg | Omega-3 fatty acids 0.54% | Omega-6 fatty acids 3.47%

Figures above are on a dry matter basis as published by Hill's. This is a wet food of roughly 78 to 82 percent moisture, so the as fed values printed on the tin or pouch are substantially lower. Always read the pack for the label declaration.

Energy Content

Energy content (as fed): 71 kcal per 79 g tin.

Recommended daily feeding amounts for kittens (wet food only, 79 g tins):

Under 4 months

• 0.5 kg kitten: 1 5/8 tins per day
• 0.9 kg kitten: 2 3/4 tins per day
• 1.4 kg kitten: 3 3/4 tins per day
• 1.8 kg kitten: 4 5/8 tins per day
• 2.7 kg kitten: 6 1/4 tins per day

4 to 6 months

• 1.4 kg kitten: 3 1/8 tins per day
• 1.8 kg kitten: 3 7/8 tins per day
• 2.7 kg kitten: 5 1/4 tins per day
• 3.6 kg kitten: 6 1/2 tins per day
• 4.5 kg kitten: 7 2/3 tins per day

7 to 12 months

• 1.8 kg kitten: 3 1/8 tins per day
• 2.7 kg kitten: 4 1/4 tins per day
• 3.6 kg kitten: 5 1/4 tins per day
• 4.5 kg kitten: 6 1/4 tins per day
• 5.4 kg kitten: 7 tins per day
• 6.4 kg kitten: 8 tins per day
• 7.3 kg kitten: 8 3/4 tins per day

Mixed feeding guide (with Hill's Science Plan Kitten dry cat food):

• Weaning to 4 months: 1 tin + 5 to 25 g dry food
• 4 to 6 months: 1 tin + 15 to 45 g dry food
• 6 to 12 months: 1 tin + 20 to 70 g dry food

Kittens need frequent, small meals. Feed 3 to 4 times daily until 6 months, then 2 to 3 times daily. Pregnant and nursing queens should be fed freely. Always provide fresh, clean water.

From what age can I feed this to my kitten?

Feed this from weaning, around 4 weeks, through to 12 months.

After 12 months, transition to the Hill's Science Plan Adult range, or the Sterilised range if your cat has been neutered.

Can I feed this to my pregnant or nursing cat?

Yes, this kitten formula is also recommended for pregnant and nursing queens because of their increased energy and nutritional demands.

The packaging includes a separate pregnancy feeding guide.

Should I feed wet food, dry food, or both?

Either approach works.

• Wet food provides hydration and is easy for young kittens to eat.
• Many owners combine this stew with Hill's Science Plan Kitten dry food for variety.
• The mixed feeding guide on the tin gives correct portions for each.

How much should I feed per day?

It depends on age and weight. A 2.7 kg kitten aged 4 to 6 months needs about 5 1/4 tins per day on wet food alone, or 1 tin plus 15 to 45 g of Hill's Science Plan Kitten dry food on a mixed feeding plan. The full growth guide by age and weight is on this page.

What size is available?

This stew comes in 79 g tins.

Where can I buy Hill's Science Plan Kitten wet cat food in South Africa?

Canine & Co stocks Hill's Science Plan Kitten Healthy Cuisine Chicken & Rice Stew in 79 g tins and delivers nationwide across South Africa. We are an authorised stockist and can pair it with the matching Hill's Science Plan Kitten dry food.