Choosing the Right Food for Your Kitten

When you first bring your kitten home it's best to carry on feeding her the food she's been used to. However, not all kitten foods are the same – some have much better quality ingredients than others, which is why you might want to change your kitten's food to a "complete" kitten food.

Just like people, cats all have unique nutritional needs based on age, health and activity level. It's important to choose your food according to your pet's age and lifestyle because of the biological changes your cat will go through.

Hill's® Science Diet® pet foods are designed to fully meet your cat's needs throughout her life – from kitten to adult and through the senior years.

Science Diet Age Chart

Kitten Healthy Development

Adult
Optimal Care
Original

Adult
Optimal Care
Ocean Fish and Rice Recipe

Adult
Sensitive Skin

Adult Sensitive Stomach

Adult
Oral Care

Adult
Indoor Cat

Adult
Light

Kittens from weaning to 1 year old
as well as pregnant and nursing cats

For adult cats 1-6 years old

Adult
Hairball Control

Adult
Hairball Control Light

Mature Adult
Active Longevity 7+

Mature Adult
Hairball Control 7+

Feline Lifestages

For cats 7 years and older

Ask your veterinarian to help you select the best Hill's® pet foods for your cat.

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