Human babies need specific foods to help them grow strong and kittens need special kitten food to help them grow and develop normally. A cat’s diet consists of a few main groups; protein, minerals and vitamins, taurine and water. The biggest difference between adult cat food and kitten food is the food for kittens provides higher amounts of all these. This is essential for the health and development of kittens.
Be prepared
Taking on a kitten is a huge responsibility, as cats can live for 20+ years. To be a good new ‘parent’ to your cute ball of fluff, you should educate yourself on the needs of your kitten. Then, because hopefully people don’t just bring home a kitten on the spur of the moment, you should prepare for the arrival.
Tasty Tips
To have the best possible start, your new kitten will need to eat kitten food for the first year of its life. Hills provide scientifically developed food which is formulated just for kittens up to a year old. It provides everything they need, in wet and dry food form, for them to grow and develop as they should.
It is advisable to discuss your kitten’s diet with your vet. You can also get excellent advice online from our Hills Pet website regarding nutrition as well as the many other ways in which to care for your kitten and help them to have the happiest and healthiest life possible. In this
way
you are fully prepared when the new bundle of fluff arrives.
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Hill's Science Plan Adult Cat Food with Chicken is a complete pet food, specially formulated with ActivBiome+ Multi-Benefit Technology.
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Hill's Science Plan Mature Adult Cat Food with Chicken is a complete pet food, specially formulated with ActivBiome+ Multi-Benefit Technology.
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CULINARY CREATIONS ADULT CAT FOOD
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Sterilised Adult Cat Food
Hill's Science Plan Adult Sterilised Cat Dry Food with Salmon is specially formulated with ActivBiome+ Multi-Benefit Technology. It is a precisely balanced nutrition, tailored to meet the needs of sterilised cats, to help keep sthem lean & healthy.
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Put your cat on a diet without them knowing
Our low calorie formula helps you control your cat's weight. It's packed with high-quality protein for building lean muscles, and made with purposeful ingredients for a flavourful, nutritious meal. Clinically proven antioxidants, Vitamin C+E, help promote a healthy immune system.