
Multi-Cat Household Dry Cat Food with Hairball and Weight Support
Product Description
Managing nutrition in a multi-cat household comes with its own set of challenges, and Hill's Science Diet Adult Multiple Benefit Chicken Recipe dry cat food is built to address them. As a complete and balanced nutrition for adult cats aged 1 to 6 years, the formula uses L-Carnitine to convert fat into energy and high-quality protein to maintain lean muscle across cats with varying body types. Natural fiber rounds out the formula by gently managing hairballs and supporting healthy digestion.
Benefits
- Fat to Energy with L-Carnitine: L-Carnitine is incorporated to transform fat into energy in adult cats, while high-quality protein is incorporated to help maintain lean muscle mass across cats with different body types in shared households.
- Digestive Health: Natural fiber supports healthy digestion in adult cats aged 1 to 6, making it practical for multi-cat households.
- Hairball Reduction: Natural fiber helps reduce hairballs in adult cats, offering a reliable daily solution for multi-cat households.
Variants
7 lb
15.5 lb
Ingredients
Chicken, Brewers Rice, Whole Grain Wheat, Corn Protein Meal, Wheat Gluten, Powdered Cellulose, Chicken Fat, Dried Beet Pulp, Chicken Liver Flavor, Soybean Oil, Lactic Acid, Calcium Sulfate, Potassium Chloride, Fish Oil, Choline Chloride, Dicalcium Phosphate, Iodized Salt, Taurine, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Calcium Carbonate, Minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), L-Carnitine, Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, Natural Flavors, Beta-Carotene.
Guaranteed Analysis
Nutrient |
Dry Matter % |
Protein |
34.8% |
Fat |
12.2% |
Carbohydrate / NFE |
38.0% |
Crude Fiber |
8.9% |
Calcium |
0.80% |
Phosphorus |
0.66% |
Potassium |
0.80% |
Sodium |
0.44% |
Magnesium |
0.076% |
Taurine |
0.37% |
Vitamin C |
124 ppm |
Vitamin E |
888 IU/kg |
Total Omega-3 FA |
0.58% |
Total Omega-6 FA |
3.60% |
Caloric Content: 3,295 kcal/kg, 271 kcal/cup
How to Use
Recommended Usage Chart
Weight of Cat lbs (kg) |
Amount per Day cups (grams) |
4 lbs (1.8 kg) |
1/2 cup (40 g) |
6 lbs (2.7 kg) |
2/3 cup (55 g) |
8 lbs (3.6 kg) |
7/8 cup (70 g) |
10 lbs (4.5 kg) |
1 cup (80 g) |
12 lbs (5.4 kg) |
1 1/8 cup (90 g) |
14 lbs (6.4 kg) |
1 1/4 cup (105 g) |
16 lbs (7.3 kg) |
1 3/8 cup (115 g) |
Directions for Use
- Multi-Cat Households: Formulated for homes with multiple adult cats aged 1 to 6 years, this formula suits cats with varying body types and caloric needs.
- 7-Day Transition: A phased dietary transition over 7 days minimizes gastrointestinal disruption when introducing this formula to your cat.
- Fresh Water: Continuous access to fresh water is essential to support healthy hydration and urinary tract function in adult cats throughout the day.
- Adjust Portions: Daily feeding amounts must be regularly reassessed and adjusted as necessary to maintain each cat's optimal body weight, particularly where cats in the same household have different activity levels or body conditions.
- Vet Checkups: Regular veterinary checkups are recommended to monitor each cat's body weight and reassess daily portions as nutritional needs evolve with age.
Disclaimer: This dosage information is provided by the manufacturer. Always consult your veterinarian before administering or adjusting any supplement for your pet.
Additional Information
Precautions
- Age Restriction: This diet is clinically formulated for adult cats aged 1 to 6 years only and is not appropriate for kittens or cats aged 7 and above.
- Contraindicated During Lactation: Pregnant or nursing cats require significantly elevated nutritional support and must be immediately transitioned to Hill's Science Diet Kitten or Hill's Science Diet Kitten Indoor dry cat food.
Storage Information
- Seal After Use: The bag should be sealed tightly after each use to preserve the freshness and nutritional integrity of the formula between feedings.
- Packaging Safety: The bag and packaging must be kept out of reach of pets and children at all times to prevent any risk of suffocation.
- Product Storage: For best results, store in a dry, cool spot away from direct sunlight to protect freshness and nutritional quality.
Shipping & Return
We offer ground, express, and priority delivery; see our shipping policy for details.
For return instructions or product concerns, please refer to our detailed refund policy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Why is this formula described as ideal for multiple-cat households?
Ans: This formula is developed for adult cats aged 1 to 6 years living together, delivering a single nutritionally complete solution that works across cats with different body types and caloric needs. L-Carnitine supports fat-to-energy conversion, while natural fiber addresses hairball reduction and digestive health, making it a suitable choice for all adult cats in a shared household.
Q2: How does L-Carnitine support adult cats with different body types in this formula?
Ans: L-Carnitine helps to convert fat into usable energy, while high-quality protein helps adult cats hold onto lean muscle mass. Together, these two actions support an ideal body weight across cats with different body types, making this formula particularly well-suited for multi-cat households.
Q3: How many calories does this formula provide per cup?
Ans: This formula provides 271 kcal per cup and 3,295 kcal per kg. One standard 8 fl oz measuring cup of this product weighs 2.9 oz. These figures are confirmed by the manufacturer and should be used as the basis for calculating total daily caloric intake when this formula is combined with wet food.
Q4: How much should a 10 lb adult cat receive daily on this formula?
Ans: For an adult cat weighing 10 lbs (4.5 kg), the manufacturer recommends 1 cup (80 g) per day for adult maintenance. This amount is a starting point only and should be adjusted as necessary to maintain the individual cat's optimal body weight, particularly where cats in the same household have different activity levels.
Q5: Can this formula be used as the sole food for all cats in a multi-cat household?
Ans: Yes, this formula is built to serve as a single, complete, and balanced dietary solution for adult cats of 1 to 6 years of age sharing a home. Validated by AAFCO feeding tests, it provides complete and balanced nutrition for adult cat maintenance, making it a reliable primary food for all adult cats in a multi-cat household.
Q6: Is this formula appropriate for cats aged 7 and older?
Ans: This formula is clinically formulated for adult cats aged 1 to 6 years only. Cats aged 7 and above have distinct nutritional requirements that are best addressed by a formula specifically calibrated for their mature life stage, as recommended by a veterinarian.
Q7: How should I transition my cats to this formula?
Ans: A phased dietary transition over 7 days is recommended, mixing increasing amounts of this new food with decreasing amounts of each cat's previous food. This allows the digestive system to adjust gradually and minimizes the risk of gastrointestinal disruption during the changeover period, which is especially important when transitioning multiple cats simultaneously.
This Shipping Policy explains how orders are processed, shipped, tracked, and delivered.
1. Shipping Origin and Fulfillment
Orders are dispatched from our U.S.-based fulfillment center. We deliver to eligible addresses within the United States and to eligible international destinations shown at checkout.
If a destination, shipping service, or product is not eligible for delivery, checkout will not offer that shipping option.
2. Order Processing Time
Orders are generally processed within 1–5 business days before shipment. Processing time is separate from carrier transit time.
Our order cut-off time is 6:00 PM Pacific Time (PT). Orders placed after the cut-off time, on weekends, or on applicable holidays begin processing on the next business day.
Processing may include order verification and preparation for shipment.
3. U.S. Shipping Methods, Costs, and Transit Times
For eligible U.S. addresses, our current shipping options are:
- Priority Shipping: $5.99 — estimated carrier transit time of 1–2 business days after shipment.
- Standard Shipping: $2.99 — estimated carrier transit time of 3–6 business days after shipment.
- Free Shipping: $0 — estimated carrier transit time of 5–8 business days after shipment.
Total estimated delivery time includes both the 1–5 business day processing period and the applicable carrier transit time. The shipping service, cost, and delivery estimate available for your order are shown at checkout before payment.
4. International Shipping
We ship to eligible international destinations. Available international shipping services, shipping charges, and estimated delivery times vary by destination and are displayed at checkout.
For eligible international orders, applicable import duties and taxes are calculated and collected at checkout where required. When these charges apply, the order is shipped on a duties-and-taxes-paid basis so that the same import charges should not be collected again at delivery.
International delivery estimates may be affected by carrier operations, customs processing, local holidays, weather, or other events outside normal transit conditions.
5. Tracking
When tracking is available, you will receive shipment confirmation with tracking information after the order has shipped. Please allow up to 48 hours for tracking information to become active after the carrier receives the shipment.
6. Address Accuracy and Changes
Please review your shipping address carefully before submitting an order. If you notice an address error, contact us as soon as possible. We will try to help before shipment, but an address change cannot be guaranteed once fulfillment or carrier processing has begun.
Additional carrier or re-delivery charges resulting from an incorrect or incomplete address may be the customer's responsibility where permitted by law.
7. Delayed or Lost Shipments
If your shipment has not arrived within the estimated delivery timeframe, please contact us. We will review the tracking information, work with the carrier when necessary, and assist with an appropriate resolution based on the circumstances.
Delivery estimates are not guarantees and may be affected by carrier delays, weather, public holidays, customs processing, or other transportation disruptions.
8. Damaged, Defective, or Incorrect Deliveries
If an item arrives damaged, defective, or incorrect, contact us within 7 calendar days after confirmed delivery. Please include your order number and clear photos of the item, packaging, and shipping label when relevant.
Approved cases are handled under our Return & Refund Policy, including return-shipping assistance when the issue is our responsibility.
9. Policy Updates
We may update this Shipping Policy when our shipping services or operating requirements change. The current version will be posted on this page.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about shipping or an order in transit, please use our Contact page or the current contact information displayed in the website footer.
This Return & Refund Policy explains when a return is eligible, how to send an item back, who pays return shipping, and how approved refunds are processed.
1. Return Window
You may request an eligible return within 30 days after confirmed delivery. Return requests submitted after the 30-day period are not accepted unless applicable law requires otherwise.
2. Return Eligibility
To qualify for a standard return, the item must generally be:
- Unused, unwashed, and in its original condition.
- Returned with the original packaging, tags, accessories, manuals, and other included components, when applicable.
- Not specifically identified as final sale or non-returnable before purchase.
Products that show use, alteration, avoidable damage, missing components, or other conditions outside the eligibility requirements may be ineligible for a refund.
3. Product-Specific Non-Returnable Items
Some products may be non-returnable for hygiene, safety, customization, final-sale, or other product-specific reasons. Any such restriction will be disclosed on the product page or before purchase when applicable.
4. No Direct Exchanges
We do not provide direct exchange service. If you want a different item, size, color, model, or version, return the eligible original item under this Policy and place a new order separately.
5. How to Start a Return
Returns are handled by mail. Before sending an item back, contact our customer support team through the Contact page or the current contact information displayed in the website footer. Please provide:
- Your order number.
- The item or items you want to return.
- The reason for the return.
Returns sent without required return authorization may be delayed or refused.
6. Prepaid Return Label and Return Shipping Cost
For eligible mail returns, a prepaid return label is included in the package.
For a standard return made for customer-choice reasons, the actual carrier postage charged for use of the prepaid return label will be deducted from the approved refund. We do not charge a separate restocking fee.
If the return is required because the item arrived damaged, defective, or incorrect and the claim is approved, we cover the return-label cost.
If you choose not to use the provided label when an alternative return method is authorized, use a trackable shipping service and keep your shipping receipt until the return is completed.
7. Original Shipping Charges
Original outbound shipping charges are non-refundable for standard customer-choice returns, except where required by law. If the return results from an approved damaged, defective, or incorrect item, applicable shipping charges will be handled as part of the resolution.
8. Refund Review and Processing
After the returned item is received, we inspect it and notify you whether the refund is approved.
If approved, the refund is issued to the original payment method. We generally process an approved refund within 1–3 business days. After the refund is issued, your bank or card provider may require an additional 5–10 business days to post the funds to your account.
9. Damaged, Defective, or Incorrect Items
If an item arrives damaged, defective, or incorrect, contact us within 7 calendar days after confirmed delivery. Include your order number and clear photos of the item, packaging, and shipping label when relevant.
After review, we will provide an appropriate resolution. When a return is required for an approved claim, we cover the return shipping cost.
10. Refused or Undeliverable Shipments
If a shipment is refused or returned because of incorrect or incomplete customer-provided shipping information, actual carrier return, re-delivery, or related shipping charges may be deducted from an otherwise eligible refund where permitted by law.
11. Policy Updates
We may update this Return & Refund Policy when our return procedures or legal requirements change. The current version will be posted on this page.
12. Contact Us
If you need help with a return or refund, please use our Contact page or the current contact information displayed in the website footer.
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