Nutrience Original Healthy Kitten Cat Food
Nutrience Original Healthy Kitten Cat Food (Chicken Meal with Brown Rice Recipe)
Nutrience Original Healthy Kitten is a Canadian-crafted natural dry cat food tailored for kittens from weaning up to 12 months, as well as pregnant and lactating queens. Featuring quality chicken meal as the 1st ingredient without by-products, it provides 31% protein and 19% growth fat. Enriched with pure salmon oil DHA (0.1%) for cognitive and visual development, paired with wholesome brown rice, oatmeal, and beet pulp for delicate digestive tracts, it meets AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profiles for Growth.
Kittens undergo rapid physical and neural growth during their first year, requiring dense animal proteins, essential brain-building fatty acids, and gentle fibers. Nutrience Original Healthy Kitten Formula delivers balanced high-energy nutrition and easily digestible whole grains in a bite-sized kibble to nurture strong bones, agile muscles, and sharp minds!
✨ Key Benefits: High-Biological Protein, DHA Brain Power & Gentle Grains
- 🍗 1st Ingredient Quality Chicken Meal (31% Protein / 19% Fat): Concentrated poultry proteins deliver rich amino acids and growth energy to build lean muscle and skeletal mass.
- 🧠 Pure Salmon Oil DHA (0.1%): Essential Omega-3 docosahexaenoic acid supports optimal neurological development, trainability, and retinal vision clarity.
- 🌾 Wholesome Brown Rice & Oatmeal: Gentle complex carbohydrates combined with beet pulp and chicory root nurture developing digestive microflora.
- ❤️ Essential Taurine (0.15%): Crucial amino acid support for healthy cardiac muscle function and visual acuity in growing kittens.
- ✨ Flaxseed & Salmon Oil Fatty Acids: Balanced Omega-6 (3.8%) and Omega-3 (0.4%) fatty acids deeply nourish sensitive kitten skin and create a silky coat.
- 🛡️ Blueberries & Cranberries Antioxidant Blend: Fortified with botanical antioxidants and vitamin E to build a strong foundational immune defense.
- 👶 Easy-to-Chew Small Kibble: Specifically sized for baby kitten teeth to facilitate effortless gripping, chewing, and optimal digestion.
Crude Fat (Min): 19.0%
Crude Fiber (Max): 3.5%
Moisture (Max): 10.0%
Taurine (Min): 0.15%
Omega-6 Fatty Acids* (Min): 3.8%
Omega-3 Fatty Acids* (Min): 0.4%
Docosahexaenoic Acid* (DHA) (Min): 0.1%
Calorie Content (Calculated): 3,930 kcal/kg or 472 kcal/cup ME
*Formulated to meet AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profiles for Growth*
💡 Daily Feeding Guide (Standard 250ml / 120g Cup)
Suitability: Growing kittens from weaning up to 12 months, pregnant queens, nursing mothers, and sensitive young cats.
| Kitten Weight (kg / lb) | Weaning to 4 Months (Cup/Day) | 5 to 8 Months (Cup/Day) | 9 to 12 Months (Cup/Day) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 – 1.5 kg (1.1 – 3.3 lb) | 1/4 – 1/2 cup | 1/5 – 1/3 cup | 1/6 – 1/4 cup |
| 1.5 – 3.0 kg (3.3 – 6.6 lb) | 1/2 – 3/4 cup | 1/3 – 2/3 cup | 1/4 – 1/2 cup |
| 3.0 – 4.5 kg (6.6 – 9.9 lb) | 3/4 – 1 cup | 2/3 – 7/8 cup | 1/2 – 2/3 cup |
| 4.5 – 6.0 kg (9.9 – 13.2 lb) | — | 7/8 – 1 1/8 cup | 2/3 – 3/4 cup |
🍼 Weaning & Feline Reproduction Tips:
• Weaning Transition (3–5 Weeks): Moisten kibble with warm water or kitten milk replacer into a soft gruel. Gradually reduce liquid until kittens consume dry kibble fully by 6–8 weeks.
• Gestation: Increase adult portion by 25% to 50% (1.25× to 1.5×).
• Lactation: Provide free-choice feeding to sustain adequate milk production for nursing kittens.
• 1 standard cup (250ml) holds approximately 120g. Divide daily portion into 3–4 small meals due to limited kitten stomach capacity. Always provide fresh water.
• Transition gradually over 5 to 7 days (Days 1-2: 25% → Days 3-4: 50% → Days 5-6: 75% → Day 7+: 100%) to protect developing intestinal microflora.
🙋 FAQ
Q1: Why is DHA from salmon oil essential for growing kittens?
A: DHA is a primary structural fatty acid in the brain and retina. Ensuring adequate dietary DHA during the first 12 months maximizes cognitive learning ability and visual acuity.
Q2: How do I feed this food to a kitten transitioning from nursing?
A: For kittens around 3–5 weeks old, soak the small kibble in warm water or kitten formula to create a soft mush. As milk teeth fully erupt around 6–8 weeks, transition to feeding dry kibble directly.
Q3: Can pregnant or nursing mother cats eat this formula?
A: Yes. Its 31% protein and 19% fat density fulfill the heightened metabolic and caloric demands of pregnant queens and support high-quality milk production during lactation.
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