Hill's Science Diet Kitten Canned Cat Food, Tender Chicken Dinner (5.5 oz x 24 cans) - US 9714

Tender Chicken Chunks in Gravy Kitten Canned Cat Food

Product Description

Hill's Science Diet Kitten Canned Cat Food in Tender Chicken Dinner sets itself apart from the other kitten wet food formulas in the range with its unique chunks in gravy format, offering growing kittens a distinct, satisfying texture experience alongside precisely balanced developmental nutrition. Real tender baked chicken chunks, smothered in a rich, decadent gravy, give kittens the irresistible taste of chicken in a format that encourages mealtime engagement from weaning through the first year of life.

Benefits

• Tender Baked Chicken Chunks in Gravy: Unlike the smooth minced textures of the kitten liver and chicken or turkey entrées, this formula features real chicken pieces in a rich, decadent gravy, offering a chunkier, more textured mealtime experience that many kittens find especially enticing.
• Highest Vitamin E Range: Vitamin E at 901 IU/kg is the highest among the kitten canned formulas in the Science Diet range, delivering outstanding daily antioxidant protection for immune system support during the kitten's developmental months.
• Chicken as Primary Protein: Real chicken as the lead named protein supports the rapid lean muscle development that growing kittens require, with protein at 43.8% dry matter, ensuring a nutrient-rich meal at every feeding.
• Strongest Omega-3 Profile: Total omega-3 fatty acids at 0.99% dry matter, from fish oil, support healthy brain and eye development alongside overall cellular health throughout the kitten's most important growth period.
• Balanced Minerals for Bone and Teeth Development: Calcium at 1.43% and phosphorus at 1.14% dry matter are precisely balanced to support healthy skeletal and dental development during the kitten's active growth phase from weaning to one year.
• Highest Taurine in the Kitten Canned Range: With taurine at 0.47% dry matter, this tender chicken dinner delivers the highest taurine content among kitten canned formulas, supporting healthy cardiac function and vision development throughout early kittenhood.
• Antioxidant Immune Support: Vitamins C at 144 ppm and E at 901 IU/kg work together as an antioxidant pair to support a healthy, well-developing immune system in growing kittens throughout consistent daily feeding.

Variants

5.5 oz x 24 cans

Ingredients

Water, Chicken, Pork Liver, Wheat Flour, Soy Protein Isolate, Wheat Gluten, Modified Rice Starch, Dicalcium Phosphate, Egg Whites, Hydrolyzed Chicken Flavor, Oat Fiber, Fish Oil, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Soybean Oil, Guar Gum, Calcium Carbonate, minerals (Calcium Chloride, Zinc Oxide, Ferrous Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate), vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Ascorbic Acid (source of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid), Taurine, Iodized Salt, Magnesium Oxide, Caramel color, Beta-Carotene.

Guaranteed Analysis

Calorie Content: 177 kcal per 5.5 oz (156 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 Growth Stage and Weight: Daily portions shift across age brackets, so use the feeding chart as a starting reference and review amounts as the kitten progresses through each developmental stage.
• Transition Over 7 Days: When introducing this food for the first time, slowly increase the new food while reducing the old over a full week to prevent temporary digestive discomfort.
• Fresh Water Always: Keep fresh drinking water accessible to the kitten at all times throughout the day to support proper daily hydration alongside every served meal.
• Pair with Kitten Dry Food: This entrée can be served alone or paired with Hill's Science Diet dry kitten food to add texture variety and increase daily moisture intake throughout the kitten's first year.

Additional Information

Precautions

• For Kittens from Weaning to 1 Year Only: For Kittens and Nursing Cats Only: This formula is verified for growing kittens and pregnant or nursing cats only. It is not for adult cats, Adult 7+ cats, or obese-prone cats.
• Not for Adult or Obese-Prone Cats: The elevated protein, fat, and caloric density of this kitten formula are designed for rapid growth and should not be fed to adult cats or cats prone to weight gain.
• Adjust Portions as Kitten Grows: Daily amounts shift significantly between growth stages, so reviewing and updating the daily portion at each developmental bracket helps prevent under- or overfeeding.
• Feeding Chart is a Starting Reference: The daily amounts are starting points only and should be adjusted based on the individual kitten's body condition and veterinary guidance over time.

Possible Side Effects

• Digestive Sensitivity on Transition: Moving to a new food too abruptly may cause temporary digestive discomfort, making the full 7-day gradual introduction important before fully replacing the previous diet.

Storage Information

• Refrigerate After Opening: Once opened, cover any remaining food and pop it in the fridge right away to keep it fresh and safe for the next meal.
• Store Unopened Cans Properly: Keep unopened cans in a cool, dry place away from moisture and heat exposure.
• Keep Packaging Away: Store all cans and 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: How is this kitten tender chicken dinner different from the kitten liver and chicken entrée and the savory turkey entrée?

Ans: The most important difference is the texture format. This tender chicken dinner features real chicken pieces in a rich, chunky gravy, while the liver and chicken and savory turkey entrées both use a smooth, finely minced texture. In terms of nutrition, this formula stands out with the highest vitamin E at 901 IU/kg and the highest taurine at 0.47% dry matter among the three kitten canned options, and it uses a simpler ingredient list centered on chicken without organ meats as the primary protein.

Q2: Why does this kitten chicken canned food have the highest vitamin E among kitten canned formulas?

Ans: Vitamin E at 901 IU/kg dry matter is notably high in this formula and reflects the significant antioxidant support it is designed to deliver for immune system development in growing kittens. Antioxidants play a particularly important role during kittenhood when the immune system is still maturing, and the elevated vitamin E level in this tender dinner makes it a standout option for owners who prioritize immune support alongside general developmental nutrition.

Q3: Is this kitten tender chicken dinner suitable for a pregnant or nursing cat?

Ans: Yes, this formula is verified by AAFCO nutrient profiles for both growing kittens and pregnant or nursing cats, making it appropriate for gestating or lactating adult female cats. However, unlike the liver and chicken or savory turkey entrées, the official Hill's product page does not include a pregnancy-specific feeding chart column. Pregnant or nursing cats should consult the kitten liver and chicken entrée feeding guide or speak with a veterinarian for specific daily amounts.

Q4: Why does this kitten chicken dinner contain egg whites, and how do they benefit growing kittens?

Ans: Egg whites are included as a highly digestible supplementary protein source that contributes to the overall amino acid completeness of the recipe alongside real chicken and pork liver. Egg white protein is among the most bioavailable of any food protein source, making it a purposeful addition to support the high-quality protein requirements of rapidly developing kittens throughout their first year of life.

Q5: How do the chunks in the gravy format of this kitten food benefit kittens compared to smooth minced entrées?

Ans: The chunks in gravy texture provide a more substantial, tactile mealtime experience that many kittens find more engaging than smooth pâté or minced formats. For kittens being weaned or introduced to wet food for the first time, the visible chunks in a rich gravy can stimulate natural feeding interest. Some kittens that lose interest in uniform-textured foods may also respond more consistently to this chunkier format over time.

Q6: What is the role of taurine in this kitten tender chicken dinner, and why is its level notable?

Ans: Taurine at 0.47% dry matter is the highest among the kitten canned formulas in the Science Diet range and is an essential amino acid that cats cannot synthesize sufficiently on their own at any life stage. In kittens, taurine plays a critical role in supporting healthy cardiac muscle function and normal visual development. The high inclusion level in this tender chicken dinner ensures consistent daily taurine support throughout the kitten's most sensitive developmental period.

Q7: Can I mix this kitten's tender chicken dinner with Hill's kitten dry food daily?

Ans: Yes, mixing this wet entrée with Hill's Science Diet dry kitten food is an effective way to add moisture, aroma, and textural variety to the kitten's daily feeding routine. The wet food naturally increases daily water intake, which supports healthy kidney function and establishes good hydration habits early. Adjust the dry food portion when adding wet food to keep total daily calorie intake appropriate for the kitten's current weight and age bracket.