Hill's Science Plan Feline Kitten Turkey Wet Cat Food Pouch

Those first months matter more than any other. Hill's Science Plan Kitten Turkey wet cat food is made to give your growing kitten the foundation they need for a healthy, happy life, in tender chunks in sauce that kittens find easy to eat.

The recipe supports immunity and healthy growth, adds DHA from fish oil for healthy brain and eye development, and balances the minerals that build strong bones and teeth. It declares 9.7 percent protein and 5.5 percent fat as fed, at 78 percent moisture, which is 43.9 percent protein and 25.1 percent fat on a dry matter basis.

Backed by more than 80 years of science and the expertise of Hill's nutritionists and veterinarians, every Hill's Science Plan recipe is precisely balanced for your kitten's developmental stage. Suitable from weaning to 12 months, and for pregnant and nursing cats. Sold as a box of 12 x 85 g pouches.

• Supports immunity & healthy growth in kittens

• DHA from fish oil for healthy brain & eye development

• Balanced minerals for strong bones & teeth

Food Form: Wet Cat Food
Species: Cat
Life Stage: Kitten
Brand: Hill's Science Plan
Primary Flavour: Turkey
Breed Size: All Breed Sizes
Pack Size: 85 g pouch, box of 12
Product Line: Science Plan

Ingredients

Chicken, pork, turkey (4%), pea protein, wheat flour, cellulose, minerals, salmon, dried whole eggs, dried pork protein, various sugars, maize starch, fish oil, sunflower oil, vitamins, trace elements and taurine. Coloured with natural caramel.

Hill's also declares this recipe in EU category form as: Meat and animal derivatives (turkey 4%), vegetable protein extracts, cereals, derivatives of vegetable origin, minerals, fish and fish derivatives, eggs and egg derivatives, various sugars, oils and fats.

Analytical Constituents (as fed)

Protein 9.7% | Fat content 5.5% | Carbohydrate/NFE 4.1% | Crude fibre 0.8% | Crude ash 1.9% | Moisture 78.0% | Calcium 0.3% | Phosphorus 0.25% | Potassium 0.21% | Sodium 0.11% | Magnesium 0.023% | Taurine 0.08%

Figures above are as fed, which is the declaration printed on the pouch.

Vitamins and Nutrients (per kg, as fed)

Vitamin A 21,926 IU, Vitamin C 27 ppm, Vitamin D 155 IU, Vitamin E 254 IU, Omega-3 fatty acids 0.25%, Omega-6 fatty acids 1.18%, Beta-carotene 0.48 ppm.

Average Nutrient Content (dry matter basis)

Protein 43.9% | Fat 25.1% | Carbohydrate/NFE 18.5% | Crude fibre 3.8% | Crude ash 8.7% | Calcium 1.34% | Phosphorus 1.14% | Potassium 0.98% | Sodium 0.48% | Magnesium 0.104% | Taurine 0.37% | Vitamin A 99664 IU/kg | Vitamin C 121 ppm | Vitamin D 706 IU/kg | Vitamin E 1155 IU/kg | Omega-3 fatty acids 1.13% | Omega-6 fatty acids 5.38% | Beta-carotene 2.19 ppm

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 they are much higher than the label values. The as fed figures under Analytical Constituents are the pack declaration.

Energy Content

Energy content (as fed): 967 kcal/kg (82.2 kcal per 85 g pouch).

Additives (per kg)

Nutritional additives: Iron (3b103) 14.3 mg, Iodine (3b202) 0.5 mg, Copper (3b405) 3.0 mg, Manganese (3b502) 3.2 mg, Zinc (3b603) 36.8 mg. Coloured with natural caramel.

Kitten feeding guide, wet food only (85 g pouches). Amounts fall as your kitten gets older, so read down the correct age band:

1 to 3 months

• 0.5 kg kitten: 1 1/2 pouches per day
• 1 kg kitten: 2 1/2 pouches per day
• 1.5 kg kitten: 3 1/2 pouches per day
• 2 kg kitten: 4 1/3 pouches per day

4 to 6 months

• 1 kg kitten: 2 1/4 pouches per day
• 1.5 kg kitten: 3 pouches per day
• 2 kg kitten: 3 2/3 pouches per day
• 2.5 kg kitten: 4 1/4 pouches per day
• 3 kg kitten: 5 pouches per day
• 3.5 kg kitten: 5 1/2 pouches per day

7 to 12 months

• 1.5 kg kitten: 2 1/3 pouches per day
• 2 kg kitten: 3 pouches per day
• 2.5 kg kitten: 3 1/3 pouches per day
• 3 kg kitten: 4 pouches per day
• 3.5 kg kitten: 4 1/3 pouches per day
• 4 kg kitten: 4 3/4 pouches per day
• 4.5 kg kitten: 5 1/4 pouches per day
• 5 kg kitten: 5 3/4 pouches per day

Mixed feeding guide, growth under 4 months (with Hill's Science Plan Kitten dry cat food):

• 0.5 kg kitten: 1 pouch + 10 g dry food
• 1 kg kitten: 1 pouch + 30 g dry food
• 1.5 kg kitten: 1 pouch + 50 g dry food
• 2 kg kitten: 1 pouch + 65 g dry food
• 3 kg kitten: 1 pouch + 95 g dry food
• 4 kg kitten: 1 pouch + 120 g dry food
• 5 kg kitten: 1 pouch + 145 g dry food
• 6 kg kitten: 1 pouch + 170 g dry food
• 7 kg and above: 1 pouch + 27 g dry food per kg

Mixed feeding guide, 4 to 6 months:

• 0.5 kg kitten: 1 pouch + 5 g dry food
• 1 kg kitten: 1 pouch + 20 g dry food
• 1.5 kg kitten: 1 pouch + 35 g dry food
• 2 kg kitten: 1 pouch + 50 g dry food
• 3 kg kitten: 1 pouch + 75 g dry food
• 4 kg kitten: 1 pouch + 95 g dry food
• 5 kg kitten: 1 pouch + 120 g dry food
• 6 kg kitten: 1 pouch + 140 g dry food
• 7 kg and above: 1 pouch + 22 g dry food per kg

Mixed feeding guide, 7 to 12 months and pregnancy:

• 0.5 kg kitten: 1/2 pouch + 10 g dry food
• 1 kg kitten: 1 pouch + 15 g dry food
• 1.5 kg kitten: 1 pouch + 25 g dry food
• 2 kg kitten: 1 pouch + 35 g dry food
• 3 kg kitten: 1 pouch + 55 g dry food
• 4 kg kitten: 1 pouch + 75 g dry food
• 5 kg kitten: 1 pouch + 90 g dry food
• 6 kg kitten: 1 pouch + 105 g dry food
• 7 kg and above: 1 pouch + 17 g dry food per kg

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 to appetite. Serve at room temperature and always provide fresh, clean water.

What is Hill's Science Plan Feline Kitten Turkey Wet Cat Food Pouch?

Hill's Science Plan Kitten Turkey Wet Cat Food Pouch is a complete and balanced kitten food with turkey tender bites in sauce that gives your kitten the right mix of taste and nutrition.

At what age should my kitten start eating this food?

Hill's Science Plan Kitten food is suitable for:

• Weaned kittens up to 1 year old
• Pregnant cats
• Nursing cats

What makes Hill's Science Plan different from other cat foods?

Hill's Science Plan is developed by veterinarians and nutritionists with over 80 years of pet nutrition science behind it. Each recipe is precisely balanced for your pet’s life stage and size, made with high-quality natural ingredients, backed by clinical evidence, and Hill's is the number one veterinarian-recommended brand worldwide.

How should I transition my cat to this food?

Transition gradually over 7 days to help avoid digestive upset.

• Days 1-2: Mix 25% new food with 75% current food
• Days 3-4: Mix 50% new food with 50% current food
• Days 5-6: Mix 75% new food with 25% current food
• Day 7: Fully switch to the new food

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

Canine & Co stocks Hill's Science Plan Kitten Turkey pouches and delivers nationwide across South Africa. The pouches are 85 g each and are sold as a box of 12. We are an authorised Hill's stockist of the full Science Plan kitten range.