Hill's Science Diet Senior 7+ Healthy Cuisine Canned Cat Food, Roasted Chicken & Rice Medley (2.8 oz x 24 cans) - US 5609

Roasted Chicken Rice Medley Wet Cat Food for Senior Cats 7 Plus

Product Description

Made for cats aged 7 and above, Hill's Science Diet Adult 7+ Healthy Cuisine Roasted Chicken & Rice Medley is a complete and balanced wet cat food that brings real chicken and rice together in a delicious sauce with carrots, spinach, and pork liver. The balanced nutrition supports kidney and organ health, quality protein helps keep lean muscle intact, and antioxidants with vitamins C and E support a healthy immune system. Serve it as a standalone meal or use it as a dry food topper to mix things up at mealtime.

Benefits

• Kidney Organ Support: Precisely balanced nutrition in every can is designed to help sustain kidney and vital organ health in cats aged 7 and above as part of daily feeding.
• Lean Muscle Protein: High-quality chicken protein helps support lean muscle maintenance in aging cats, contributing to physical strength and overall body condition.
• Real Vegetables Included: Carrots and spinach are included as real vegetable ingredients, adding natural nutrients and variety to your senior cat's mealtime experience.
• Immune System Support: Clinically proven antioxidants with vitamins C and E are included to help support a healthy immune system in cats throughout their senior years.
• Purposeful Ingredients: Made with purposeful, easily digestible ingredients that are suited to the nutritional needs and digestive capacity of senior cats aged 7 and older.
• Versatile Serving Option: This formula can be served as a complete standalone meal or spooned over dry kibble as a flavorful topper, adding moisture and variety to daily feeding.
• Taurine Included: Taurine is present at 0.33% dry matter and is included as an essential amino acid to help support healthy heart function and visual health in older cats.
• No Artificial Additives: Formulated with natural ingredients and added vitamins, minerals, and amino acids, without artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives.

Variants

2.8 oz

Ingredients

Chicken Broth, Chicken, Pork Liver, Carrots, Rice, Wheat Gluten, Spinach, Rice Starch, Hydrolyzed Chicken Flavor, Powdered Cellulose, Potassium Alginate, Chicken Fat, Calcium Chloride, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin, Riboflavin Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Choline Chloride, Dicalcium Phosphate, Guar Gum, Soybean Oil, Calcium Lactate, Calcium Gluconate, Sodium Tripolyphosphate, Taurine, Potassium Citrate, Minerals (Zinc Oxide, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Iodate), Beta-Carotene.

Guaranteed Analysis

How to Use

Recommended Feeding 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

• Follow the Feeding Chart: Use your cat's body weight to find the appropriate daily can amount, and adjust portions as needed to help maintain a healthy body condition over time.
• Serve as Meal or Topper: This formula can be served as a standalone complete daily meal or spooned over compatible dry kibble to add moisture and flavor variety for senior cats.
• Refrigerate After Opening: Cover and refrigerate any unused portion right after serving. Use within a reasonable time and discard any food left beyond 7 days.
• Seven-Day Transition: When introducing this food for the first time, blend it with your cat's current food in increasing amounts over a full 7-day period to allow comfortable digestive adjustment.
• Fresh Water Always: Keep a clean bowl of fresh water available to your senior cat at all times alongside every meal to help support kidney health and daily hydration.
• Consult Your Vet: Senior cats' nutritional needs change over time. Discuss portion sizes and any dietary adjustments with your veterinarian at each routine checkup.

Additional Information

Precautions

• For Cats 7 and Above: This formula is recommended for adult cats aged 7 and older. It is not appropriate for kittens or adult cats under 7 years of age.
• Not for Pregnant Nursing Cats: 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 that period.
• Wheat Gluten Ingredient: This formula contains wheat gluten. Cats with a known sensitivity to wheat-based ingredients should be assessed by a veterinarian before being introduced to this product.
• Monitor Body Condition: Senior cats can experience gradual weight changes. Track body condition regularly and consult a veterinarian if unexpected changes occur over time.

Possible Side Effects

• Transition Digestive Upset: Switching to a new food without the recommended 7-day gradual changeover may cause temporary loose stools or mild digestive discomfort in some cats.
• Palatability Variation: Some cats may need a few days to adjust to the sauce-based stew format, particularly if they have been fed only pate-style or dry food for an extended period.

Storage Information

• Store Unopened Cans Properly: Keep all sealed cans in a dry, cool location at a consistent temperature between 50°F and 100°F away from direct heat or sunlight.
• Refrigerate After Opening: Once opened, cover the remaining food and refrigerate at or below 40°F. Use within 7 days of opening and discard any food beyond that window.
• Do Not Freeze: Freezing this canned food is not advised, as it can affect the texture of the ingredients and reduce overall product quality.

Shipping & Return

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What makes the Healthy Cuisine format different from the standard Senior 7+ canned entrees?

Ans: The Healthy Cuisine line features identifiable pieces of roasted chicken and rice served in a flavorful sauce alongside real vegetables like carrots and spinach. This is distinct from the smoother minced or pate-style textures found in the standard Senior 7+ entrees. The Healthy Cuisine format is designed to provide a more visually appealing and texturally varied mealtime experience for cats aged 7 and above.

Q2: How many calories are in each 2.8 oz can of this senior wet cat food?

Ans: Each 2.8 oz (79 g) can of Hill's Science Diet Adult 7+ Healthy Cuisine Roasted Chicken & Rice Medley contains 64 calories. Because of the relatively low caloric density per can, the feeding chart indicates that most senior cats will require multiple cans per day, so following the weight-based portion guide is important for meeting daily nutritional needs.

Q3: Can this formula be mixed with Hill's Science Diet dry food for senior cats?

Ans: Yes, according to the manufacturer, this formula can be used as a dry food topper or as a full meal on its own. Spooning it over compatible Hill's Science Diet Senior 7+ dry kibble is a simple way to add more moisture to the daily diet and boost mealtime appeal, something that makes a real difference for senior cats with a smaller appetite or those that have grown more selective about their food.

Q4: Does this formula contain real vegetables, and what nutritional role do they play?

Ans: Yes, this formula includes real carrots and spinach as ingredients. These vegetables contribute natural nutrients alongside the primary chicken and rice base. Their inclusion adds a broader ingredient variety to the formula and aligns with the Healthy Cuisine range's focus on purposeful, recognizable ingredients that appeal to cat owners looking for a more wholesome wet food option for their senior cats.

Q5: What is the vitamin E content of this formula, and why is it notably high?

Ans: This formula contains a notably high vitamin E level of 3,123 IU/kg on a dry matter basis, which is significantly higher than many standard senior wet cat food formulas. Vitamin E is an antioxidant included as part of the clinically proven antioxidant blend in this formula to help support immune system function in aging cats, where immune resilience can naturally decline over time.

Q6: Is this formula appropriate for a senior cat that is a picky eater or has reduced appetite?

Ans: The Healthy Cuisine format, with its sauce-based presentation and real chicken pieces, is designed to appeal to cats that prefer more texturally varied and aromatic wet food. For senior cats that have become selective or have reduced appetite, the combination of roasted chicken flavor, real vegetables, and a mouthwatering sauce may help reignite interest in mealtimes compared to plainer minced formats.

Q7: Is Hill's Science Diet Adult 7+ Healthy Cuisine Roasted Chicken & Rice Medley complete and balanced?

Ans: Yes, animal feeding tests conducted using AAFCO procedures confirm this formula provides complete and balanced nutrition for the maintenance of adult cats. It is designed to serve as a full daily diet for cats aged 7 and above when fed in the amounts shown on the weight-based feeding chart, covering all essential nutrients needed to help support healthy aging.