Hill's Science Diet Kitten Chicken & Vegetables Stew Wet Cat Food (2.8 oz x 24 pouches) - US 9908

Chicken and Vegetable Stew Single-Serve Kitten Wet Food

Product Description

Hill's Science Diet Kitten Chicken & Vegetables Stew Wet Cat Food is a wholesome, vegetable-enriched stew pouch that brings a hearty, home-style format to kitten nutrition, making it a standout alternative to the smoother minced or chunk-style kitten wet foods in the same range. Real chicken in a rich chicken broth with carrots, spinach, and rice delivers a satisfying and visually engaging meal for kittens under one year, while a diverse prebiotic fiber blend including FOS, flaxseed, beet pulp, and citrus pulp supports healthy digestive development.

Benefits

• Hearty Stew with Real Vegetables: Real chicken, carrots, spinach, and rice come together in a rich chicken broth to create a hearty, wholesome stew that many kittens prefer over smooth pâté or minced formats.
• Most Diverse Prebiotic Fiber Blend: Includes FOS, flaxseed, dried beet pulp, dried citrus pulp, powdered cellulose, oat fiber, and ground pecan shells, making this the most fiber-diverse kitten wet food pouch in the Science Diet range for comprehensive digestive support.
• Potassium Citrate Inclusion: Potassium Citrate is included in this kitten stew formula, an ingredient not found in the other kitten canned or pouch formats, contributing to a balanced urinary mineral environment from an early age.
• Pressed Cranberries in the Recipe: Alongside FOS and a diverse prebiotic blend, pressed cranberries are included as a natural antioxidant ingredient, contributing to the wholesome character of this stew alongside the vegetables and fruit inclusions.
• Balanced Minerals for Bone Development: Calcium at 1.28% and phosphorus at 1.00% dry matter work together to build strong bones and healthy teeth from weaning all the way through to one year of age.
• High-Quality Chicken for Muscle Development: Real chicken, as the primary named protein, delivers essential amino acids that support the rapid lean muscle development growing kittens require throughout every stage of their first year.
• Easy-Open Single-Serve Pouch: The convenient single-serve format is quick to open and effortless to serve with no measuring required, making feeding simple and hygienic at every mealtime for kittens up to one year old.

Variants

2.8 oz x 24 pouches

Ingredients

Chicken Broth, Chicken, Pork Liver, Carrots, Wheat Gluten, Rice Starch, Spinach, Rice, Chicken Fat, Natural Flavor, Potassium Alginate, Calcium Chloride, Ground Pecan Shells, Monosodium Phosphate, Dicalcium Phosphate, Flaxseed, Dried Beet Pulp, Powdered Cellulose, Dried Citrus Pulp, Calcium Lactate, Calcium Gluconate, Guar Gum, Fish Oil, Fructooligosaccharides (FOS), Choline Chloride, Potassium Citrate, Taurine, Pressed Cranberries, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Ascorbic Acid (source of Vitamin C), L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin Supplement, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (source of Vitamin K), Biotin, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Oat Fiber, Sodium Tripolyphosphate, Magnesium Oxide, minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Beta-Carotene.

Guaranteed Analysis

Calorie Content: 73 kcal per 2.8 oz (79 g) pouch.

How to Use

Recommended-Usage Chart

Disclaimer: Product information and usage guidelines are provided by the manufacturer. Always use products as directed on the label and consult your veterinarian before use if you have any concerns regarding your pet's health.

Directions for Use

• Transition Over 7 Days: When switching to this food for the first time, slowly increase the new food while reducing the old over a full week to prevent digestive discomfort.
• Adjust for Growth Stage and Weight: Use the feeding chart as a starting reference and adjust daily amounts regularly as your kitten grows and moves through each stage.
• Fresh Water Always: Keep fresh drinking water accessible to the kitten at all times throughout the day to support proper daily hydration alongside every served pouch.
• Pair with Kitten Dry Food: This stew pouch can be served alone or alongside Hill's Science Diet dry kitten food to add moisture and mealtime variety throughout the kitten's first year.

Additional Information

Precautions

• For Kittens Up to 1 Year Only: This formula is recommended for kittens from weaning until 1 year of age. Unlike other kitten wet food formulas in the Science Diet range, it is not verified for pregnant or nursing cats and should not be fed to gestating or lactating adult female cats.
• Not for Pregnant or Nursing Cats: Pregnant or nursing cats require a different formulation to meet their elevated nutritional needs. They should be fed the Hill's Science Diet Kitten Liver & Chicken Entrée or Savory Turkey Entrée, both of which are verified for gestating and lactating cats.
• Not for Adult or Obese-Prone Cats: This formula is designed for rapid growth and should not be fed to adult cats or cats prone to weight gain, as the higher protein, fat, and caloric density are not suited to their needs.
• Adjust Portions as Kitten Grows: Feeding amounts change at each growth stage, so review and update daily portions regularly to prevent under- or overfeeding as your kitten matures.

Possible Side Effects

• Digestive Sensitivity on Transition: Moving to a new food format too quickly may cause temporary digestive discomfort, which is why the full 7-day gradual transition is important before fully replacing the previous food.

Storage Information

• Refrigerate After Opening: Once a pouch is opened, cover any leftover food and pop it in the fridge right away to keep it fresh and safe for the next meal.
• Store Unopened Pouches Properly: Keep unopened pouches in a cool, dry place away from heat and moisture exposure.
• Keep Packaging Away: Store all pouches and packaging safely out of reach of both pets and children at all times to prevent potential suffocation hazards.

Shipping & Return

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Why is this kitten chicken and vegetable stew pouch not suitable for pregnant or nursing cats?

Ans: Unlike the kitten liver and chicken and savory turkey entrée, which are verified by AAFCO nutrient profiles for both growing kittens and gestating or lactating cats, this stew pouch is verified by AAFCO feeding tests for growing kittens only. Pregnant and nursing cats have significantly elevated energy and nutritional demands that this formula has not been specifically tested or validated to meet, making it unsuitable for those life stages.

Q2: What makes the prebiotic fiber blend in this kitten stew different from other kitten wet foods?

Ans: This formula contains one of the most diverse prebiotic fiber blends in the kitten wet food range, combining FOS, flaxseed, dried beet pulp, dried citrus pulp, powdered cellulose, oat fiber, and ground pecan shells. This multi-source approach supports a broader range of beneficial gut bacteria and promotes more comprehensive digestive health development compared to kitten wet foods that rely on fewer or simpler fiber sources.

Q3: Why does this kitten stew contain Potassium Citrate, and what does it do?

Ans: Potassium Citrate is included to help support a balanced urinary mineral environment in growing kittens. This is a notable addition not found in the other kitten wet food formulas in the Science Diet range, reflecting the formula's more comprehensive ingredient approach beyond basic developmental nutrition. It contributes to a healthy urinary pH as part of the overall mineral balance in this stew.

Q4: How does this chicken and vegetable stew pouch compare nutritionally to the kitten tender chicken dinner can?

Ans: The kitten tender chicken dinner can deliver higher vitamin E at 901 IU/kg versus 576 IU/kg for this stew, and higher taurine at 0.47% versus 0.39% dry matter. This stew, by contrast, offers a more diverse ingredient profile with real vegetables, a broader prebiotic fiber blend, and the addition of Potassium Citrate and pressed cranberries. The two formulas complement each other well when rotated for developmental variety.

Q5: Is the stew format of this pouch appropriate for very young kittens just starting to eat solid food?

Ans: Yes, the stew format with chicken broth as its base creates a moist, soft texture that is well-suited to kittens transitioning from mother's milk to solid food at weaning. The high moisture content and soft, small vegetable pieces make it easier for very young kittens to consume without difficulty. The feeding chart starts at 1 lb body weight under 4 months, confirming it is appropriate from the weaning stage onward.

Q6: How many pouches should I feed a 6 lb kitten in the 7 to 12 month age bracket per day?

Ans: For a 6 lb kitten in the 7 to 12 month age bracket, the recommended daily starting amount is 4 pouches per day based on the manufacturer's feeding chart. This amount should be used as a starting reference and adjusted based on the kitten's individual body condition, growth rate, and whether any Hill's dry kitten food is also being served alongside the pouches throughout the day.