As a member of our grain inclusive series of cat foods, NutriSource® Cat & Kitten Chicken & Rice Cat Recipe is formulated to meet AAFCO guidelines for all life stages.
NutriSource® grain inclusive formulas deliver compact nutrition and include prebiotics and probiotics to help support a healthy gut.
Balanced Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids along with L-Carnitine, taurine, choline chloride and DL Methionine supplementation to promote heart health make NutriSource® grain inclusive formulas stand out.
Feeding Guide (Cat & Kitten Chicken & Rice Recipe)
| Your Kitten/Cat’s Weight | Kitten: 6 to 20 Weeks | Kitten: 21 to 38 Weeks | Kitten: 39 to 52 Weeks | Adult | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lbs. | Kg. | 8 oz. Cups | 8 oz. Cups | 8 oz. Cups | 8 oz. Cups | |
| 2 – 4 | 0.9 – 1.8 | 3/8 – 7/8 | 1/3 – 2/3 | 1/4 – 1/2 | 1/8 – 1/4 | |
| 4 – 6 | 1.8 – 2.7 | 7/8 – 1 1/4 | 2/3 – 1 | 1/2 – 2/3 | 1/4 – 1/3 | |
| 6 – 8 | 2.7 – 3.6 | 1 1/4 – 1 3/4 | 1 – 1 1/4 | 2/3 – 7/8 | 1/3 – 3/8 | |
| 8 – 10 | 3.6 – 4.5 | 1 3/4 – 2 1/8 | 1 1/4 – 1 5/8 | 7/8 – 1 | 3/8 – 1/2 | |
| 10 – 12 | 4.5 – 5.4 | 2 1/8 – 2 1/2 | 1 5/8 – 1 7/8 | 1 – 1 1/4 | 1/2 – 2/3 | |
| 12 – 14 | 5.4 – 6.4 | 2 1/2 – 3 | 1 7/8 – 2 1/4 | 1 1/4 – 1 1/2 | 2/3 – 3/4 | |
| Divide the amount shown into 2 – 3 feedings daily. | ||||||
Amount of food consumed will vary based on activity level, age, breed, and environment. Standard 8 oz. (250 cc) measuring cup holds approximately 4.0 oz. (114 g) of NutriSource® Cat & Kitten Chicken & Rice Recipe At 2 – 3 months and again at about 6 months, your kitten will naturally reduce the amount consumed. This is due to a natural reduction in growth rate and the reduced need for calories. Consult your veterinarian if you believe your cat is too thin or overweight. Remember it is important to have clean, fresh water available for your kitten or cat at all times.
Ingredients & Nutrition
Ingredients
Chicken, chicken meal, brown rice, peas, chicken fat (preserved with tocopherols and citric acid), menhaden fish meal, dried egg product, yeast extract, oatmeal, dried tomato pomace, beet pulp-dried, natural flavor, sunflower oil, brewers dried yeast, alfalfa meal, flax seed, phosphoric acid, potassium chloride, salt, minerals (iron proteinate, zinc proteinate, copper proteinate, manganese proteinate, cobalt proteinate), cranberry powder, taurine, vitamins (vitamin A acetate, vitamin D3 supplement, vitamin E supplement, niacin, d-calcium pantothenate, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride, folic acid, biotin, vitamin B12 supplement), DL methionine, chicory extract, lactic acid, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate, choline chloride, inositol, yucca schidigera extract, ascorbic acid (source of vitamin C), calcium iodate, sodium selenite, rosemary extract, yeast culture, dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product, dried Aspergillus oryzae fermentation extract, dried Trichoderma longibrachiatum fermentation extract, dried Bacillus subtilis fermentation extract.
NutriSource® Cat & Kitten Chicken & Rice Recipe is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) Cat Food Nutrient Profiles for all life stages.
| Guaranteed Analysis | US | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Crude Protein (Min.) | 32.0% | 320 g/kg |
| Crude Fat (Max.) | 19.0% | 190 g/kg |
| Crude Fiber (Min.) | 5.0% | 50 g/kg |
| Moisture (Max.) | 10.0% | 100 g/kg |
| Magnesium (Min.) | 0.08% | 0.8 g/kg |
| Iron (Min.) | 190 mg/kg | 190 mg/kg |
| Copper (Min.) | 22 mg/kg | 22 mg/kg |
| Manganese (Min.) | 13 mg/kg | 13 mg/kg |
| Zinc (Min.) | 120 mg/kg | 120 mg/kg |
| Taurine (Min.) | 0.15% | 1.5 g/kg |
| *Omega – 6 Fatty Acids (Min.) | 2.5% | 25 g/kg |
| *Omega – 3 Fatty Acids (Min.) | 0.4% | 4 g/kg |
| *Cobalt (Min.) | 1.0 mg/kg | |
| *Total Microorganisms (Min.) (Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Enterococcus faecium) |
100 million CFU/lb ** |
*Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profiles.
** Colony Forming Units per pound
| Nutrients | |
|---|---|
| Moisture | 9.5% |
| Protein | 32.6% |
| Fat | 19.25% |
| Fiber | 2.91% |
| Calcium | 1.36% |
| Phosphorus | 1.28% |
| Potassium | 0.68% |
| Ash | 7.54% |
| Linoleic Acid | 3.21% |
| Linolenic Acid | 0.43% |
| Copper | 31.08 mg/kg |
| Cobalt | 1.23 mg/kg |
| Iodine | 3.32 mg/kg |
| Iron | 303.66 mg/kg |
| Magnesium | 0.11% |
| Manganese | 22.19 mg/kg |
| Selenium | 0.55 mg/kg |
| Zinc | 180.55 mg/kg |
| Vitamin A | 24.79 KIU/kg |
| Vitamin D | 1972.14 IU/kg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 125.09 UG/kg |
| Vitamin C | 254.67 mg/kg |
| Biotin | 0.26 mg/kg |
| Choline | 2654.42 mg/kg |
| Folic Acid | 4.34 mg/kg |
| Niacin | 118.56 mg/kg |
| Pantothenic Acid | 34.48 mg/kg |
| Pyridoxine | 9.78 mg/kg |
| Riboflavin | 11.86 mg/kg |
| Thiamine | 21.49 mg/kg |
| Sodium | 0.26% |
| Chloride | 6340% |
| Taurine | 2043.8 mg/kg |
| Carbohydrates | 28% |
| Ounces per cup | 4.0 oz. |
| Kcal/cup | 470 |
| Kcal/kg | 4,098 |
| Calorie Distribution | |
| Protein | 32% |
| Fat | 43% |
| Carbohydrates | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 29 g/cup |
| pH | 5.5 |
