Hill's Science Diet Adult Multiple Benefit Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food - US 8873

Multi-Cat Household Dry Cat Food with Hairball and Weight Support

Product Description

Managing nutrition in a multi-cat household comes with its own set of challenges, and Hill's Science Diet Adult Multiple Benefit Chicken Recipe dry cat food is built to address them. As a complete and balanced nutrition for adult cats aged 1 to 6 years, the formula uses L-Carnitine to convert fat into energy and high-quality protein to maintain lean muscle across cats with varying body types. Natural fiber rounds out the formula by gently managing hairballs and supporting healthy digestion.

Benefits

• Fat to Energy with L-Carnitine: L-Carnitine is incorporated to transform fat into energy in adult cats, while high-quality protein is incorporated to help maintain lean muscle mass across cats with different body types in shared households.
• Digestive Health: Natural fiber supports healthy digestion in adult cats aged 1 to 6, making it practical for multi-cat households.
• Hairball Reduction: Natural fiber helps reduce hairballs in adult cats, offering a reliable daily solution for multi-cat households.

Variants

7 lb

15.5 lb

Ingredients

Chicken, Brewers Rice, Whole Grain Wheat, Corn Protein Meal, Wheat Gluten, Powdered Cellulose, Chicken Fat, Dried Beet Pulp, Chicken Liver Flavor, Soybean Oil, Lactic Acid, Calcium Sulfate, Potassium Chloride, Fish Oil, Choline Chloride, Dicalcium Phosphate, Iodized Salt, Taurine, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Calcium Carbonate, Minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), L-Carnitine, Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, Natural Flavors, Beta-Carotene.

Guaranteed Analysis

Caloric Content: 3,295 kcal/kg, 271 kcal/cup

How to Use

Recommended Usage Chart

Directions for Use

• Multi-Cat Households: Formulated for homes with multiple adult cats aged 1 to 6 years, this formula suits cats with varying body types and caloric needs.
• 7-Day Transition: A phased dietary transition over 7 days minimizes gastrointestinal disruption when introducing this formula to your cat.
• Fresh Water: Continuous access to fresh water is essential to support healthy hydration and urinary tract function in adult cats throughout the day.
• Adjust Portions: Daily feeding amounts must be regularly reassessed and adjusted as necessary to maintain each cat's optimal body weight, particularly where cats in the same household have different activity levels or body conditions.
• Vet Checkups: Regular veterinary checkups are recommended to monitor each cat's body weight and reassess daily portions as nutritional needs evolve with age.

Disclaimer: This dosage information is provided by the manufacturer. Always consult your veterinarian before administering or adjusting any supplement for your pet.

Additional Information

Precautions

• Age Restriction: This diet is clinically formulated for adult cats aged 1 to 6 years only and is not appropriate for kittens or cats aged 7 and above.
• Contraindicated During Lactation: Pregnant or nursing cats require significantly elevated nutritional support and must be immediately transitioned to Hill's Science Diet Kitten or Hill's Science Diet Kitten Indoor dry cat food.

Storage Information

• Seal After Use: The bag should be sealed tightly after each use to preserve the freshness and nutritional integrity of the formula between feedings.
• Packaging Safety: The bag and packaging must be kept out of reach of pets and children at all times to prevent any risk of suffocation.
• Product Storage: For best results, store in a dry, cool spot away from direct sunlight to protect freshness and nutritional quality.

Shipping & Return

We offer ground, express, and priority delivery; see our shipping policy for details.

For return instructions or product concerns, please refer to our detailed refund policy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Why is this formula described as ideal for multiple-cat households?

Ans: This formula is developed for adult cats aged 1 to 6 years living together, delivering a single nutritionally complete solution that works across cats with different body types and caloric needs. L-Carnitine supports fat-to-energy conversion, while natural fiber addresses hairball reduction and digestive health, making it a suitable choice for all adult cats in a shared household.

Q2: How does L-Carnitine support adult cats with different body types in this formula?

Ans: L-Carnitine helps to convert fat into usable energy, while high-quality protein helps adult cats hold onto lean muscle mass. Together, these two actions support an ideal body weight across cats with different body types, making this formula particularly well-suited for multi-cat households.

Q3: How many calories does this formula provide per cup?

Ans: This formula provides 271 kcal per cup and 3,295 kcal per kg. One standard 8 fl oz measuring cup of this product weighs 2.9 oz. These figures are confirmed by the manufacturer and should be used as the basis for calculating total daily caloric intake when this formula is combined with wet food.

Q4: How much should a 10 lb adult cat receive daily on this formula?

Ans: For an adult cat weighing 10 lbs (4.5 kg), the manufacturer recommends 1 cup (80 g) per day for adult maintenance. This amount is a starting point only and should be adjusted as necessary to maintain the individual cat's optimal body weight, particularly where cats in the same household have different activity levels.

Q5: Can this formula be used as the sole food for all cats in a multi-cat household?

Ans: Yes, this formula is built to serve as a single, complete, and balanced dietary solution for adult cats of 1 to 6 years of age sharing a home. Validated by AAFCO feeding tests, it provides complete and balanced nutrition for adult cat maintenance, making it a reliable primary food for all adult cats in a multi-cat household.

Q6: Is this formula appropriate for cats aged 7 and older?

Ans: This formula is clinically formulated for adult cats aged 1 to 6 years only. Cats aged 7 and above have distinct nutritional requirements that are best addressed by a formula specifically calibrated for their mature life stage, as recommended by a veterinarian.

Q7: How should I transition my cats to this formula?

Ans: A phased dietary transition over 7 days is recommended, mixing increasing amounts of this new food with decreasing amounts of each cat's previous food. This allows the digestive system to adjust gradually and minimizes the risk of gastrointestinal disruption during the changeover period, which is especially important when transitioning multiple cats simultaneously.