
Chicken and Brown Rice Dry Kitten Food with ActivBiome+ Technology
Product Description
Hill's Science Diet Kitten Dry Cat Food in Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe is a precisely balanced kibble formulated to fuel the energy needs of growing kittens and support healthy development from weaning through the first year of life. Featuring ActivBiome+ Multi-Benefit technology, a special blend of prebiotic fibers and antioxidants supporting digestion, immune system function, and organ health, this formula includes real chicken as the first ingredient alongside brown rice, cracked pearled barley, whole grain oats, flaxseed, beet pulp, citrus pulp, ground pecan shells, and pressed cranberries.
Benefits
- ActivBiome+ Multi-Benefit Technology: Contains a special blend of prebiotic fibers and antioxidants that supports digestion, immune system function, and organ health in growing kittens.
- Brain and Eye Development: DHA from fish oil promotes healthy brain and eye development in kittens throughout their first year of life.
- Growing Muscles: High-quality chicken protein fuels healthy muscle growth and development during your kitten's first year.
- Strong Bones and Teeth: Calcium at 1.44% and phosphorus at 1.2% dry matter are carefully balanced to support strong bones and healthy teeth in growing kittens.
- Immune System Support: An antioxidant blend including vitamins C at 122 ppm and E at 591 IU/kg supports the developing immune system in kittens throughout daily feeding.
- Skin and Coat Nourishment: Omega-6 fatty acids at 4.47% dry matter alongside fish oil support healthy skin and coat condition in growing kittens.
- Also Suitable for Pregnant or Nursing Cats: Verified by AAFCO feeding tests for gestating and lactating adult female cats, making it appropriate to feed during pregnancy and nursing alongside kittens.
Variants
3.5 lb
7 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
Nutrient |
Dry Matter % |
Protein |
38% |
Fat |
22.9% |
Carbohydrate / NFE |
29% |
Crude Fiber |
1.8% |
Calcium |
1.44% |
Phosphorus |
1.2% |
Potassium |
0.9% |
Sodium |
0.5% |
Magnesium |
0.143% |
Vitamin C |
122 ppm |
Vitamin E |
591 IU/kg |
Total Omega-3 FA |
0.61% |
Total Omega-6 FA |
4.47% |
Calorie Content: 4076 kcal/kg | 555 kcal per cup (one 8 oz measuring cup contains 4.8 oz by weight).
How to Use
Recommended-Usage Chart
Weight of Cat - lbs (kgs) |
Under 4 Months - cups (grams) |
4 to 6 Months - cups (grams) |
7 to 12 Months & Pregnancy - cups (grams) |
1 lb (0.5 kg) |
1/4 (35 g) |
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2 lbs (0.9 kg) |
1/3 (45 g) |
||
3 lbs (1.4 kg) |
1/2 (70 g) |
3/8 (50 g) |
|
4 lbs (1.8 kg) |
5/8 (85 g) |
1/2 (70 g) |
|
6 lbs (2.7 kg) |
3/4 (100 g) |
2/3 (90 g) |
1/2 (70 g) |
8 lbs (3.6 kg) |
7/8 (120 g) |
2/3 (90 g) |
|
10 lbs (4.5 kg) |
1 cup (135 g) |
3/4 (100 g) |
|
12 lbs (5.4 kg) |
7/8 (120 g) |
||
14 lbs (6.4 kg) |
1 cup (135 g) |
||
16 lbs (7.3 kg) |
1 1/8 cups (155 g) |
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 Feeding Amounts: Adjust daily portions as necessary to help the kitten maintain an optimal body weight throughout each growth stage and consult a veterinarian if the correct daily amount is unclear.
- Transition Over 7 Days: When introducing this food for the first time, slowly increase the new food while reducing the old over 7 days to help the digestive system adjust without discomfort.
- Fresh Water Always: Keep fresh drinking water accessible to the kitten at all times throughout the day to support proper hydration alongside every daily meal.
- Review Needs as Cat Ages: A kitten's nutritional needs change at each growth stage and again at adulthood, so discussing the feeding plan with a vet at every routine check-up helps ensure the diet remains appropriate over time.
Additional Information
Precautions
- For Kittens from Weaning to 1 Year and Pregnant or Nursing Cats: This formula is only for kittens from weaning until 1 year old and for gestating or lactating adult female cats.
- Not for Long-Term Adult Feeding: This formula is not suitable for long-term feeding to adult cats unless they have unusually high energy requirements.
- Adjust Portions as Kitten Grows: Feeding amounts change at each growth stage, so review and update daily portions regularly to keep feeding appropriately as your kitten matures.
Possible Side Effects
- Digestive Sensitivity: Switching to a new food too quickly may cause temporary digestive discomfort, making the 7-day gradual transition important before fully replacing the previous food.
Storage Information
- Keep Packaging Away: Make sure the bag and all packaging are stored safely out of reach of both pets and children at all times to eliminate suffocation hazards.
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: What is ActivBiome+ and what does it do for growing kittens?
Ans: ActivBiome+ Multi-Benefit is Hill's proprietary blend of prebiotic fibers and antioxidants formulated to support digestion, immune system function, and organ health simultaneously in growing kittens. The prebiotic fibers help nourish beneficial gut bacteria, while the antioxidant component supports immune system development during the kitten's first year of life.
Q2: How does this kitten's dry food support brain and eye development?
Ans: DHA from added fish oil supports healthy brain and eye development in kittens. DHA, an omega-3 fatty acid,d plays a structural role in neural tissue and retinal development, making it an important inclusion during the kitten's first year when these systems are actively forming.
Q3: Can I feed this kitten food to my pregnant cat?
Ans: Yes, this formula is verified by AAFCO feeding tests for both growing kittens and gestating or lactating adult female cats. Pregnant cats have elevated energy and nutritional needs that align closely with those of growing kittens, making this formula appropriate throughout pregnancy and nursing. Introduce the food gradually over 7 days when first switching.
Q4: What whole grains are included in this kitten dry food?
Ans: This formula includes brown rice, cracked pearled barley, and whole grain oats as carbohydrate sources, alongside flaxseed, dried beet pulp, dried citrus pulp, and ground pecan shells as fiber sources. These ingredients collectively support the digestive health and overall nutritional balance of the formula for growing kittens.
Q5: How does the caloric content of this kitten kibble compare to adult dry cat food?
Ans: This kitten food delivers 4076 kcal/kg and 555 kcal per cup, higher than most adult dry cat formulas that typically range between 3400 and 3800 kcal/kg. The higher caloric density reflects the greater energy needs of growing kittens, who require more calories per unit of body weight than adult cats during development.
Q6: What bag sizes are available for this kitten, chicken, and brown rice dry food?
Ans: This formula is available in two bag sizes: 3.5 lb and 7 lb. The 3.5 lb bag is a practical option for new buyers wanting to trial the formula, or for single-kitten households, while the 7 lb bag suits owners who prefer stocking up less frequently or households with more than one kitten.
Q7: When should I transition my kitten from this dry food to a Hill's adult formula?
Ans: This formula is made for kittens from weaning up to 1 year old. Once your kitten reaches around 1 year of age, switching to a Hill's Science Diet adult dry formula is advised. Make the transition gradually over 7 days to give the digestive system time to adjust comfortably.
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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
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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.
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Additional carrier or re-delivery charges resulting from an incorrect or incomplete address may be the customer's responsibility where permitted by law.
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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.
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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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