Hills Science Plan Kitten is a complete food with Tuna that has been specifically formulated for kittens under 1 year old. It has been adapted cater for the needs of growing kittens. It will provide your kitten with a balanced diet and complete nutrition to help to maintain optimum health. Fish Oil (DHA) will help your kitten to have healthy skin and joints, and added antioxidants will boost the immune system.The food contains balanced sodium and phosphorus levels to help vital organs.
Kittens and pregnant and lactating queens can usually be fed an unrestricted amount of food, but a guide to the daily amounts is provided.These amounts are a starting point only because animal needs vary. Adjust the feeding amount to maintain optimal body weight
Kittens
Science PlanTM Kitten should be fed from weaning to maturity at 1 year old. Kittens can usually be fed an unrestricted amount of Science PlanTMKitten, although the following feeding guide can be used as a starting point for 2-4 meals per day and the amount adjusted to achieve/maintain optimal bodily condition.
| Kittens | 1 1/2-3 Months | 4-6 Months | 7-12 Months |
|---|---|---|---|
| Actual Kitten Body Weight | Dry grams | Dry grams | Dry grams |
| 0.5 | 30 | - | - |
| 1 | 50 | 40 | - |
| 1.5 | 65 | 55 | 45 |
| 2 | 80 | 70 | 55 |
| 2.5 | - | 80 | 65 |
| 3 | - | 95 | 75 |
| 3.5 | - | 105 | 85 |
| 4 | - | - | 90 |
| 4.5 | - | - | 100 |
| 5 | - | - | 110 |
Pregnancy
Pregnant queens can usually be fed an unrestricted amount of Science PlanTM Kitten, although the feeding guide can be used as a starting point and the amount adjusted to maintain optimal bodily condition.
Lactation
Lactating queens should be fed unrestricted amounts of Science PlanTM Kitten (i.e. fed ad libitum) until weaning is completed.
| Body Weight kg | Dry grams |
|---|---|
| 2 | 45 - 65 |
| 3 | 60 - 85 |
| 4 | 75 - 105 |
| 5 | 90 - 125 |
| 6 | 105 - 145 |
| 7 | 120 - 160 |
| 8 | 130 - 180 |
| 9 + | 17 - 20 per kg |
An 85g can is equal to 25g of the dry food and a 156g can to 45g.
| Key Features | Key Benefits | |
|---|---|---|
| Omega-3 fatty acid DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) | Increased, from natural source | Aids optimal retinal development to allow better vision. Supports optimal brain development to increase alertness and quicken reactions. |
| Energy density Digestibility | Increased High | Meets energy requirements without the need for large meals. |
| Protein | Increased and high quality | Supports healthy growth and strong muscles. |
| Minerals, including calcium | Increased, but controlled | Provides optimal balance for growth and development. Promotes strong teeth and bones. |
| Natural fibre | Added | Promotes firm stools. |
| Target urinary pH | Acid: pH 6.2-6.4 | Supports urinary tract health. |
| Palatability | High | Increases acceptance. |
| Formulas | 2 Dry, 1 Canned, 4 Pouches | Increases choice to encourage acceptance. |
| Superior antioxidant formula | Added high levels of antioxidants | Neutralises free radicals and helps maintain a healthy immune system. |
| Ingredients: Tuna: Chicken and turkey meal, maize, animal fat, tuna (8%) meal, maize gluten meal, flaxseed, digest, minerals, dried beet pulp, fish oil, vitamins, taurine, trace elements and beta-carotene. With a natural antioxidant (mixed tocopherols). |
Average Nutritional Contents
Nutrient GA Min GA Max As Fed Dry Matter Caloric Basis
Moisture 5.50%
Protein 37.30% 39.50% 8.8 g / 100 kcal
Fat 24.20% 25.60% 5.7 g / 100 kcal
Carbohydrate / NFE 24.60% 26.00% 5.8 g / 100 kcal
Crude Fiber 1.10% 1.20% 0.3 g / 100 kcal
Ash 7.30% 7.80% 1.7 g / 100 kcal
Starch 20.00% 21.10% 4.7 g / 100 kcal
Total Dietary Fiber 4.00% 4.20% 0.9 g / 100 kcal
Soluble Fiber 0.40% 0.50% 0.1 g / 100 kcal
Insoluble Fiber 3.50% 3.70% 0.8 g / 100 kcal
Calcium 1.36% 1.44% 323 mg / 100 kcal
Phosphorous 1.06% 1.13% 252 mg / 100 kcal
Ca:P 1.3
Potassium 0.82% 0.87% 194 mg / 100 kcal
Sodium 0.49% 0.51% 115 mg / 100 kcal
Chloride 1.21% 1.28% 288 mg / 100 kcal
Magnesium 0.10% 0.11% 24 mg / 100 kcal
Iron 175 ppm 186 ppm 4.2 mg / 100 kcal
Copper 15.5 ppm 16.4 ppm 0.37 mg / 100 kcal
Manganese 18.6 ppm 19.7 ppm 0.44 mg / 100 kcal
Zinc 180 ppm 190 ppm 4.3 mg / 100 kcal
Iodine 1.81 ppm 1.92 ppm 43.02 ug / 100 kcal
Selenium 0.61 ppm 0.65 ppm 0.015 mg / 100 kcal
Chromium
Arginine 2.34% 2.47% 554 mg / 100 kcal
BCAA Total 6.53% 6.91% 1549 mg / 100 kcal
Cystine 0.78% 0.82% 184 mg / 100 kcal
Glutamine + Glutamate 4.83% 5.11% 1145 mg / 100 kcal
Histidine 0.81% 0.86% 192 mg / 100 kcal
Hydroxyproline 1 mg / 100 kcal
Isoleucine 1.48% 1.57% 351 mg / 100 kcal
Leucine 3.02% 3.20% 717 mg / 100 kcal
Lysine 2.15% 2.28% 511 mg / 100 kcal
Methionine 1.04% 1.10% 246 mg / 100 kcal
Methionine + Cystine 1.81% 1.92% 430 mg / 100 kcal
Phenylalanine 1.61% 1.71% 383 mg / 100 kcal
Phenylalanine + Tyrosine 2.84% 3.01% 674 mg / 100 kcal
Threonine 1.47% 1.56% 349 mg / 100 kcal
Taurine 0.20% 0.21% 47 mg / 100 kcal
Tryptophan 0.31% 0.32% 73 mg / 100 kcal
Tyrosine 1.23% 1.30% 292 mg / 100 kcal
Valine 2.03% 2.15% 481 mg / 100 kcal
Vitamin A 12839 IU/kg 13586 IU/kg 304 IU / 100 kcal
Vitamin C 85 mg/kg 103 ppm 109 ppm 2.45 mg / 100 kcal
Vitamin D 1098 IU/kg 1162 IU/kg 26.0 IU / 100 kcal
Vitamin E 550 mg/kg 652 IU/kg 690 IU/kg 15.47 IU / 100 kcal
Vitamin K 0.02 mcg / 100 kcal
Thiamine 32 ppm 34 ppm 0.8 mg / 100 kcal
Riboflavin (B2) 16.4 ppm 17.3 ppm 0.39 mg / 100 kcal
Niacin 165 ppm 175 ppm 3.9 mg / 100 kcal
Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6) 11.2 ppm 11.8 ppm 0.26 mg / 100 kcal
Pantothenic Acid 21.6 ppm 22.9 ppm 0.51 mg / 100 kcal
Folic Acid 5.03 ppm 5.32 ppm 0.12 mg / 100 kcal
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) 0.15 ppm 0.16 ppm 3.6 mcg / 100 kcal
Biotin 0.60 ppm 0.63 ppm 0.01 mg / 100 kcal
Choline 4598 ppm 4865 ppm 109 mg / 100 kcal
Arachidonic Acid 0.12% 0.12% 28 mg / 100 kcal
Linoleic Acid 3.27% 3.46% 776 mg / 100 kcal
Linolenic Acid (Omega-6) 0.02% 0.02% 4.5 mg / 100 kcal
Alpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA) 0.58% 0.62% 138.3 mg / 100 kcal
DHA 0.15% 0.15% 34.5 mg / 100 kcal
EPA 0.17% 0.18% 39.2 mg / 100 kcal
EPA + DHA 0.31% 0.33% 0.1 g / 100 kcal
>20C Omega-3 FA 0.37% 0.39% 88 mg / 100 kcal
>20C Omega-6 FA 0.25% 0.26% 58 mg / 100 kcal
Total Omega-3 FA 0.98% 1.04% 233 mg / 100 kcal
Total Omega-6 FA 3.54% 3.74% 838 mg / 100 kcal
Omega-6:Omega-3 FA 3.6
Beta-Carotene 1.50 mg/kg 2.82 ppm 2.99 ppm 0.07 mg / 100 kcal
Carnitine 28.8 ppm 30.5 ppm 0.68 mg / 100 kcal
Glucosamine 930 ppm 984 ppm 22 mg / 100 kcal
Chondroitin Sulphate 1396 ppm 1477 ppm 33.10 mg / 100 kcal
Lycopene
Lutein 3.27 ppm 3.46 ppm 0.08 mg / 100 kcal
Metabolisable Energy
| As Fed | Dry Matter | |
|---|---|---|
| kcal/100g | 430 | 455 |
| kJ/100g | 1800 | 1905 |
| Target Urinary pH | 6.2 - 6.4 |
Long-term feeding to adult cats, unless they have higher than normal energy requirements.
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