Veterinary Diets® essentialcare® Kitten Formula, Dry Kitten Food
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Ships from Canada. No import fees.Product Description
- Growth-Focused Nutrition: Tailored specifically to support the rapid growth and development of kittens.
- Maternal Support: Formulated to meet the increased nutritional demands of pregnant and nursing cats.
- Advanced Formula: Incorporates the latest in feline nutritional science to promote overall health and well-being.
- Balanced Nutrients: Carefully crafted to provide essential vitamins, minerals, and proteins in the right proportions for optimal growth.
- Dry Food Format: Promotes dental health through crunchy kibble and supports the transition to solid foods for kittens.
Key Benefits
- Turkey is listed as the main ingredient
- Provides protein to support muscle development
- Contains nutrients that may help nourish the developing immune system
Ingredients
Turkey, Rice, Corn Protein Meal, Chicken By-Product Meal, Animal Fat Preserved with Mixed-Tocopherols, Soy Protein Isolate, Poultry By-Product Meal, Fish Meal, Soybean Meal, Wheat Flour, Dried Egg Product, Natural Flavor, Dried Chicory Root, Gelatin, Fish Oil, L-Lysine Monohydrochloride, Salt, Phosphoric Acid, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Vitamins [Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin (Vitamin B-3), Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B-5), Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B-1), Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B-2), Vitamin B-12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B-6), Folic Acid (Vitamin B-9), Vitamin D-3 Supplement, Biotin (Vitamin B-7), Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (Vitamin K)], Magnesium Sulfate, Minerals [Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite], Dried Colostrum, Taurine, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Vitamin C). D862922
Nutritional Content
| Nutritional Content | Per 100 g |
| Crude Protein (min.) | 41.0% |
| Crude Fat (min.) | 19.0% |
| Crude Fiber (max.) | 2.5% |
| Moisture (max.) | 12.0% |
| Linoleic Acid (min.) | 1.9% |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) (min.) | 0.05% |
| Calcium (Ca) (min.) | 1.0% |
| Phosphorous (P) (max.) | 0.8% |
| Vitamin A (min.) | 12,000 IU/kg |
| Vitamin E (min.) | 400 IU/kg |
| Taurine (min.) | 0.18% |
| Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) (min.) | 80 mg/kg |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids* (min.) | 0.25% |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids* (min.) | 2.0% |
*Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profiles.
Feeding Guide
| AGE OF KITTEN | Weight of Kitten | Feeding Amount | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weeks | kg | lbs | Cups |
| 3 - 6 | 0.5 - 1.0 | 1.2 - 2.1 | 1/4 - 1/3 |
| 7 - 23 | 1.1 - 3.0 | 2.3 - 6.7 | 1/2 - 2/3 |
| 24 - 52 | 3.1 - 4.3 | 6.8 - 9.4 | 1/2 - 2/3 |
| Over 1 year | 2/3 | ||
