Description
A growing kitten needs a high quality diet to thrive. Packed with vitamins, minerals and essential nutrients, this tasty kibble has been specifically formulated to encourage healthy bone, teeth, muscle and brain development. It includes algae-β-glucan, which may help support a healthy immune system, and a combination of prebiotics and probiotics to help your kitten’s digestion.
Real Australian chicken is a great protein source for your kitten, packed with the amino acids essential for building strong bones and muscles. Hydrolysed chicken liver provides additional protein, vitamins, minerals, and a rich flavour cats love.
Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, fish oil supports your kitten’s eye and brain development, encourages healthy skin and fur, and strong, agile joints. In addition, we included green-lipped mussel, a natural source of chondroitin that may support joints.
An easily digestible protein boost, egg in this recipe offer a complete source of essential amino acids, the building blocks of your kitten’s body. Eggs also contain choline which supports normal liver function.
Daily Feeding Guide – Kittens
Ideal feeding quantities may vary by breed, size, ancestry and growth pattern, so the following information is a guide only. Adjust to suit your kitten’s needs.
| KITTEN’S CURRENT AGE (MONTHS) | DRY FOOD ONLY | WET & DRY ^1 POUCH |
|---|---|---|
| GRAMS PER DAY | & DRY (GRAMS) | |
| 1 | 28 | 3 |
| 2 | 44 | 18 |
| 3 | 56 | 31 |
| 4 | 62 | 37 |
| 5 | 72 | 47 |
| 6 | 80 | 54 |
| 8 | 91 | 65 |
| 12 | 61 | 36 |
| Over 12 | Transition to Black Hawk Adult Cat Food | |
^ 1 x 85g pouch Black Hawk Original Kitten Food in Gravy
Tailored specifically for growing kittens, this complete diet is also suitable for pregnant and lactating queens, who may need food available at all times.
Divide into 3-4 meals daily and adjust food as required to maintain optimal body condition.
Make sure fresh water in a clean bowl is available at all times.
1 Metric Cup (250mL) = 125g (approx.)
Ingredients
Chicken meal, rice, chicken fat (preserved with natural antioxidants), oats, peas, fish meal, natural flavour, chickpeas, faba beans, hydrolysed chicken liver, fish oil, hydrolysed chicken, essential vitamins, minerals, and amino acids†, egg, beet pulp, kelp, dried chicory root, carrot fibre, dried yeast extracts, probiotics (Bacillus subtilis, Bacillus licheniformis), natural antioxidants, algae β-glucan, D-glucosamine HCl, green-lipped mussel, coconut oil, Yucca schidigera extract, pumpkin, cranberries, blueberries, rosemary.
Guaranteed Analysis
Black Hawk cat foods are formulated to meet the nutritional levels established in the AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profiles for all life stages.
| Crude Protein (min) | 34% |
| Fat (min) | 18% |
| Crude Fibre (max) | 3.5% |
| Moisture (max) | 10% |
| Calcium (min) | 1.2% |
| Phosphorus (min) | 1.0% |
| ME kcal/Kg | 4,120 |
Added Essential Vitamins
Choline, Vitamin B3, Vitamin E, Vitamin C*, Thiamin, Pantothenic Acid, Vitamin B6, Riboflavin, Folic Acid, Vitamin A, Vitamin K, Biotin, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D
Added Essential Minerals
Potassium, Chloride, Iron, Zinc, Copper, Manganese, Iodine, Selenium
Added Essential Amino Acids
DL-methionine, Taurine
*Not recognised as an essential nutrient in the AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profiles
