
Savory Beef Entrée Canned Food for Senior Cats 7 and Older
Product Description
Hill's Science Diet Senior 7+ Canned Cat Food in Savory Beef Entrée delivers the gourmet taste of finely minced real beef in a soft, smooth texture that mature cats find genuinely satisfying at every mealtime. Precisely balanced to support healthy aging during the age of 7 years and above, it provides a synergistic ingredient blend to help maintain energy and activity levels, clinically proven antioxidants for immune support, and high-quality protein to help senior cats preserve lean muscle as they age. Benefits
- Finely Minced Beef Texture: Real beef in a soft, smooth minced format is easy for senior cats to eat and delivers a gourmet flavor profile that mature cats genuinely enjoy at every meal.
- Synergistic Energy Blend: Contains a synergistic ingredient blend that helps support healthy energy and activity levels in cats as they move through their mature and senior years.
- Kidney and Vital Organ Support: Precisely balanced nutrition with controlled phosphorus at 0.69% dry matter supports kidney and vital organ health in aging cats.
- Lean Muscle Maintenance: High-quality protein at 39.5% dry matter helps senior cats maintain lean muscle mass, which can naturally decline as cats age past 7 years.
- Immune Support: Clinically proven vitamins C at 191 ppm and E at 753 IU/kg support a healthy immune system throughout daily feeding in cats 7 years and older.
- L-Carnitine for Metabolism: L-Carnitine at 115.1 ppm supports healthy metabolism and body weight management in mature and senior cats during daily feeding.
- Purposeful Ingredients: Made with purposeful, easily digestible ingredients that mature cats enjoy, offering consistent daily nutrition without unnecessary additives.
Variants
2.9 oz
5.5 oz
Ingredients
Water, Pork Liver, Beef, Pork By-Products, Wheat Flour, Corn Starch, Powdered Cellulose, Rice, Corn Gluten Meal, Soybean Oil, Chicken Liver Flavor, Calcium Carbonate, Natural Flavor, Carrageenan, Guar Gum, Locust Bean Gum, Fish Oil, Brewers Dried Yeast, Calcium Sulfate, Dicalcium Phosphate, Potassium Chloride, DL-Methionine, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Thiamine Mononitrate, Niacin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid), Iodized Salt, Choline Chloride, Taurine, minerals (Zinc Oxide, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Iodate), Beta-Carotene.
Guaranteed Analysis
Nutrient |
Dry Matter % |
Protein |
39.5% |
Fat |
22.7% |
Carbohydrate / NFE |
27.6% |
Crude Fiber |
3.7% |
Calcium |
0.94% |
Phosphorus |
0.69% |
Potassium |
0.94% |
Sodium |
0.38% |
Magnesium |
0.069% |
Taurine |
0.35% |
Vitamin C |
191 ppm |
Vitamin E |
753 IU/kg |
Total Omega-3 FA |
0.62% |
Total Omega-6 FA |
3.43% |
Carnitine |
115.1 ppm |
Calorie Content: 159 kcal per 5.5 oz (156 g) can.
How to Use
Recommended-Usage Chart
Weight of Cat - lbs (kgs) |
Amount per Day (5.5 oz cans) |
4 lbs (1.8 kg) |
3/4 can |
6 lbs (2.7 kg) |
1 can |
8 lbs (3.6 kg) |
1 1/3 cans |
10 lbs (4.5 kg) |
1 2/3 cans |
12 lbs (5.4 kg) |
2 cans |
14 lbs (6.4 kg) |
2 cans |
16 lbs (7.3 kg) |
2 1/3 cans |
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 Optimal Weight: Fine-tune daily amounts as needed to help the senior cat maintain a healthy body weight, and consult a vet if the correct daily amount is unclear.
- Transition Over 7 Days: When switching to this food, slowly mix increasing amounts of the new food with decreasing amounts of the old food over a full week to prevent digestive discomfort.
- Fresh Water Always: Keep fresh drinking water accessible to the cat at all times throughout the day alongside every served meal.
- Review With Vet at Every Checkup: A senior cat's nutritional needs can shift with age, so discussing the feeding plan with a vet at every routine visit keeps daily amounts appropriate over time.
Additional Information
Precautions
- For Adult Cats: This formula is designed for adult cats 7 years and above. It is not suitable for kittens or for cats at other life stages.
- Not for Kittens or Pregnant Cats: Kittens and cats that are pregnant or nursing should be switched to Hill's Science Diet Kitten food or Hill's Science Diet Kitten Indoor dry food during those life stages.
- Count All Daily Food: Treats and supplementary foods given alongside these cans should be factored into the total daily calorie intake to prevent unintentional overfeeding in older cats.
Possible Side Effects
- Digestive Sensitivity: Switching foods too quickly can cause temporary digestive discomfort in some cats. Taking the full 7 days to transition gradually is important before fully replacing the previous food.
Storage Information
- Refrigerate After Opening: Cover any unused portion and refrigerate it straight away after opening to keep the food fresh and safe for the next meal.
- Store Unopened Cans Properly: Keep unopened cans in a cool, dry place away from heat and moisture until use.
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 makes this Senior 7+ Savory Beef Entrée different from the standard adult beef wet cat food?
Ans: Life stage calibration is the key difference between the two. The Senior 7+ formula supports energy and activity levels in aging cats through a synergistic ingredient blend, and uses precisely balanced nutrients, including controlled phosphorus to support kidney and vital organ health in cats 7 and older. The standard adult beef formula is intended for cats aged 1 to 6 years.
Q2: Does this beef wet cat food contain real beef as the primary protein?
Ans: Beef is listed as the second ingredient after pork liver, with pork by-products also included to complete the protein profile. Together, these ingredients create the gourmet savory beef flavor profile that this entrée delivers. The soft, finely minced texture is created from this combination of real meat ingredients, which senior cats find easy to eat and genuinely appealing at mealtime.
Q3: How does this Senior 7+ beef formula support kidney health in aging cats?
Ans: This formula supports kidney health through precisely balanced nutrition, including a controlled phosphorus level at 0.69% dry matter. It is designed as a preventive, everyday diet for healthy senior cats rather than a therapeutic kidney diet.
Q4: What is the role of L-Carnitine in this senior beef wet cat food?
Ans: L-Carnitine at 115.1 ppm helps support healthy metabolism and body weight in mature and senior cats. After 7 years, metabolism can naturally slow down, and L-Carnitine helps keep energy processing efficient. Not many standard adult canned cat foods include this, making it a standout feature of this formula.
Q5: How does the protein content in this beef senior wet food support aging cats differently from adult food?
Ans: This senior formula maintains protein at 39.5% dry matter to support lean muscle preservation in cats aged 7 and older. Senior cats are more prone to muscle loss than younger adults. Pork liver, beef, and pork by-products combine as complementary protein sources to ensure a complete amino acid profile is delivered with every daily meal.
Q6: Is this Senior 7+ savory beef wet food suitable for a cat that has been eating the Adult Savory Beef Entrée for several years?
Ans: Yes, transitioning from the Adult Savory Beef Entrée to this Senior 7+ version at 7 years is the right step to support your cat's changing nutritional needs. The switch should be done gradually over 7 days for a comfortable adjustment. The Senior 7+ formula provides a more age-appropriate nutritional profile, including kidney support, L-Carnitine, and a synergistic energy blend not found in the standard adult formula.
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.
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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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