Blue Buffalo Healthy Growth Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Kitten Food - 7 lb

Formulated to support the health and well-being of your kitten, BLUE Tastefuls starts with delicious deboned chicken and features wholesome whole grains and vegetables. Specially made for kittens, this recipe includes high-quality proteins to support muscle growth, plus DHA for cognitive development.

Features

• No chicken (or poultry) by-product meals
• No artificial flavors or preservatives
• No corn, wheat or soy
• Real chicken first ingredient
• Formulated with the finest natural ingredients

Exclusive Antioxidant-Rich LifeSource Bits

Blue's exclusive lifesource bits are a precise blend of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals carefully selected by veterinarians and animal nutritionists that help support:

• Immune system health
• Life stage requirements
• Healthy oxidative balance

And lifesource bits are cold-formed to help retain the potency of their ingredients. This means that the minimize the amount of heat that lifesource bits are exposed to during the manufacturing process. It's the same concept as when you cook vegetables at high heat the longer you do, the more heat-sensitive nutrients are lost.

Ingredients

Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Menhaden Fish Meal (source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids), Brown Rice, Barley, Oatmeal, Chicken Fat (preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Pea Protein, Peas, Dried Egg Product, Natural Flavor, Fish Oil (source of ARA-Arachidonic Acid And DHA-Docosahexaenoic Acid), Powdered Cellulose, Flaxseed (source of Omega 6 Fatty Acids), DL-Methionine, Calcium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Calcium Sulfate, Potatoes, Dried Chicory Root, Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal, Taurine, Potassium Chloride, Salt, Pea Fiber, Alfalfa Nutrient Concentrate, Calcium Carbonate, Vitamin E Supplement, Sweet Potatoes, Carrots, Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols, Vegetable Juice For Color, Ferrous Sulfate, Niacin (Vitamin B3), Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Zinc Sulfate, Blueberries, Cranberries, Barley Grass, Parsley, Turmeric, Dried Kelp, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Copper Sulfate, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Copper Amino Acid Chelate, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), L-Lysine, Biotin (Vitamin B7), Vitamin A Supplement, Manganese Sulfate, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid (Vitamin B9), Dried Yeast, Dried Enterococcus Faecium Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Aspergillus Niger Fermentation Extract, Dried Trichoderma Longibrachiatum Fermentation Extract, Dried Bacillus Subtilis Fermentation Extract, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite and Oil of Rosemary.

Guaranteed Analysis

Blue healthy growth natural chicken and brown rice recipe kitten food is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the aafco cat food nutrient profiles for growth.

• Crude Protein (min): 36.0%
• Crude Fat (min): 20.0%
• Crude Fiber (max): 3.5%
• Moisture (max): 9.0%
• ARA (min): 0.06%
• DHA (min): 0.2%
• Calcium (min): 1.3%
• Phosphorus (min): 1.1%
• Magnesium (max): 0.14%
• Choline (min): 3,500mg/kg
• Taurine (min): 0.2%
• Omega 3 Fatty Acids* (min): 0.75%
• Omega 6 Fatty Acids* (min): 3.5%

Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profiles.

Feeding Guidelines

Blue life protection formula with lifesource bits will provide your kitten with superior nutrition plus a unique nutrient and antioxidant package specifically formulated for her needs.

Transition to blue- Start by mixing 25% of blue with your kitten's old food, and gradually increase the proportion of blue over the next 14 days.

Preparation Options

• Dry - Crunchy and delicious nutrition nuggets and lifesource bits right from the bag
• Dry with water - add warm water and mix to fully release flavors and aroma

Fresh water - Be sure to have a clean dish of cool, fresh water available at all times.

Kittens in their first year require two to three times more food than adult cats. Feed kittens at 3-4 weeks of age all the moistened blue they can eat three to four times per day. When kittens begin eating dry food, continue to feed all they can eat three to four times per day or allow the dry food to be available at all times.

Recommended Daily Feeding Chart

6 to 19 Weeks

• 1 to 3 lb(Weight) - 1/4 - 1/2(Cups per day)
• 4 to 6 lb (Weight) - 1/2 - 1(Cups per day)
• Over 10 lb(Weight) - + 1/4 cup for each 2 lb over 10 lb(Cups per day)

5 to 9 Months

• 1 to 3 lb(Weight) - 1/4 - 1/2(Cups per day)
• 4 to 6 lb (Weight) - 1/2 - 3/4(Cups per day)
• 7 to 10 lb (Weight) - 3/4 - 1(Cups per day)
• Over 10 lb(Weight) - + 1/4 cup for each 2 lb over 10 lb(Cups per day)

9 to 12 Months

• 4 to 6 lb (Weight) - 1/4 - 1/2(Cups per day)
• 7 to 10 lb (Weight) - 1/2 - 3/4(Cups per day)
• Over 10 lb(Weight) - + 1/4 cup for each 2 lb over 10 lb(Cups per day)

*Use a standard 8 oz measuring cup.

Calorie Content

3,926 Kcal/kg 439 Kcal/cup

Note

Individual kitten's requirements may vary due to age, breed, environment, and activity level. Adjust food as required to maintain optimal body condition, and ask your veterinarian if you are unsure.

Specifications

• Size: 7 lb
• Life Stage: Kitten
• Form: Dry Food