Pro Plan Veterinary Diets® essentialcare® Kitten Dry Formula
Highlights
- DHA, an omega-3 fatty acid also found in mother’s milk, help support brain and vision development
- Contains antioxidants (Vitamins A and E) and colostrum (natural milk proteins) to help support a developing immune system
- Taurine helps support eye and heart health
- Calcium and phosphorus help support healthy bones and teeth
- #1 ingredient is turkey. High protein nutrition helps in the development of strong muscles
- Helps nourish developing immune system
Available Sizes
1.6 kg bag- 3.6 kg bag
Product Description
This blend is specifically formulated with ADVANCED NUTRITION that support the unique nutritional needs of kittens and pregnant and nursing cats
Recommended Daily Feeding Amounts
The following feeding program is recommended as a guideline only, with discretionary clinical adjustments for proper weight maintenance.
Store in a cool, dry place.
| FEEDING GUIDE1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
*Using a standard 250 ml (8 oz) measuring cup which contains approximately 117 g of Purina® Pro Plan Veterinary Diets® essentialcare® Kitten Dry Formula per cup.
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
Calorie Content (Calculated)(ME)2
3940 kcal/kg
460 kcal/cup
For more information about how we source all of our ingredients, check out Every Ingredient Has a Purpose.
Guaranteed Analysis
| GUARANTEED ANALYSIS | |
|---|---|
| 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. | |
Made in the USA. Nestlé Purina PetCare Canada, 2500 Royal Windsor Drive, Mississauga, ON L5J 1K8
1 Using a standard 250 ml/8 oz measuring cup which contains approximately 117 g ofPurina Veterinary Diets® essentialcare® Kitten Formula. Provide fresh water in a clean container daily.
2 Kilocalories of metabolizable energy (ME).
