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Giving your kitten the best start in life If you’d like more information and advice, visit www.hillspet.com where you’ll find everything you’ll ever need to know about caring for your kitten, from articles on healthcare to fantastic online offers on the Hill’s Science Plan Kitten Healthy Development Range. To help keep up to date with all your kitten’s needs as she grows, you can also register on the website for our email newsletters. Packed with really helpful information, tips and advice, the newsletters will also let you know about Hill’s special offers and online promotions. Register for email newsletters vets’ no.1 choice Join us online at www.hillspet.com The power of precise nutrition vets’ no.1 choice Trademarks owned by Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc. ©2009 Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc. 221110 GB (GB) 90300

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Page 1: Giving your kitten the best start in life stage Kitten leaflet.pdfdesigned to help you care for your kitten and be the best owner she could ever wish for. So read on and get ready

Giving your kittenthe best start in life

If you’d like more

information and

advice, visit

www.hillspet.com

where you’ll find

everything you’ll ever

need to know about

caring for your

kitten, from articles

on healthcare to

fantastic online offers on the Hill’s™ Science Plan™

Kitten Healthy Development™ Range.

To help keep up to date with

all your kitten’s needs as she

grows, you can also register

on the website for our email

newsletters. Packed with

really helpful information,

tips and advice, the

newsletters will also let

you know about Hill’s

special offers and online

promotions.

Register for email newsletters

vets’ no.1 choice™

Join us online at www.hillspet.com

The power ofprecise nutrition™

vets’ no.1 choice™

™Trademarks owned by Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc.

©2009 Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc.

221110 GB (GB) 90300

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Dedicated to theloving care of petsAt Hill’s™, we are dedicated to helping pets

reach their full potential through quality

nutrition and healthcare. Our unrivalled

devotion to healthy, happy pets drives

everything we do.

We support programmes that transform the

lives of pets, saving nearly 1 million cats and

dogs worldwide every year.

Our experts carry out continuous nutritional

research to ensure that our foods are the very

best a pet can eat.

And we’re a leading sponsor of continuing

veterinary education to help improve the care

of pets everywhere.

PREPARINGfor your kitten

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CHOOSINGthe right product

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FEEDINGyour kitten

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CARINGfor your kitten

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PLANNINGfor the future

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Hill’s Pet Nutrition Ltd, Suite 5, Sherbourne

House, Hatters Lane, Croxley Business Park,

Watford WD18 8YL

Hill’s free helpline 0800 282 438

1-800 626002 (ROI)

www.hillspet.com

vets’ no.1 choice™

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Congratulations onbecoming a newpet ownerThis is a magical time, when your kitten first

starts to steal your heart and becomes a real

part of the family. Right from day one, you’ll

want to give her the care and attention she

deserves to enjoy life with you to the full.

That’s why we’ve put together this handy

guide, full of useful advice and tips, all

designed to help you care for your kitten and

be the best owner she could ever wish for.

So read on and get ready to give your kitten

the best start in life.

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Just like young children, kittens are inquisitive,

fearless and agile. Even before your kitten

comes home, you’ll need to take some basic

precautions to prevent accidents.

Poisons

Store all poisonous or dangerous materials out

of reach.

Toilets and bins

Keep the lids of your toilets and waste-bins

down so your kitten can’t climb or fall in.

Electrical appliances

For the same reason, keep the door of the

washing machine and the drier closed when

not in use.

Kitten-proofing your home

Plastic bags

Store your bin bags, supermarket bags etc. in

a safe place so they pose no threat of choking

or suffocation.

‘Odds & ends’

Keep easily swallowed household items like

string, needles, thread, rubber bands and

paper clips well out of harm’s way.

Electrical cables

To remove the temptation of chewing, keep

‘live’ electrical cables secured to the wall or

tightly wound up.

Curtain cords

Keep cords from curtains and blinds tied up

and out of reach to avoid the risk of

strangulation.

Additionally, you need to be aware that certain

plants can be hazardous to cats. Here’s a list of

the most common varieties you’ll want to keep

away from your kitten:

– Lilies (all kinds)

– Azaleas

– Daffodils

– Tomato plants (leaves and stems)

– Foxglove

– Hydrangea

– Philodendrons

– Mistletoe & Poinsettia

– Taxus/Yew

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When your kitten comes home, the fun really

begins! So make sure you get the most out of

your relationship with her by giving some

thought, in advance, to these topics:

Name

This is an important decision, because from the

first moment she meets you she has to learn to

recognise and respond to the name you give

her. So choose a name that’s short and

simple… and stick to it!

Identification

In case she gets lost, include your name and

phone number on an easily readable identity

tag and ask your vet about getting her

microchipped and listed on the nationwide

database. It’s painless and lasts a lifetime.

Collar and lead

A collar with an identity tag proves that your

kitten belongs to you and is not a stray. It

should fit snugly, with a finger’s width of space

between the neck and collar. Loosen the collar

as she grows and, until she’s fully trained,

always keep her on a lead when you’re out

and about.

Bringing your kitten home

Cat flap

Once your kitten is allowed to venture outside,

after her vaccinations, a cat flap is a

convenient way to give her independence.

Show her how to enter and exit and reward

her when she manages it by herself.

Pet carrier

For bigger adventures outside, cat carriers are

the safest and most comfortable way for your

kitten to travel. Make sure you choose one that’s

easy to clean, with a removable base. A cat

carrier is also a cosy and ‘safe’ place for your

kitten to sleep when she’s away from home.

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Food and water bowls

Ceramic or stainless steel non–tippable bowls

are recommended, with one set available for

use away from home. They must be durable

and cleaned daily. Remember to keep her

water bowl topped up at all times.

Bedding

Give your kitten soft, washable bedding like

towels or blankets, placed in cosy corners to

encourage her to sleep there.

Toys

You’ll have even more fun playing with your

kitten if you get her some toys, and you’ll be

helping her learn. Make sure they’re big

enough not to be swallowed or chewed!

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CHOOSINGthe right product

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3Nutrition

2Environment

1Genetics

Nutrition has a big impact on your pet’s health

Selecting the best food

Both these factors you caninfluence very effectively

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The first year of your kitten’s life is very

important, with three main factors

contributing to her future health: her genes,

her environment and her nutrition. You can’t

do anything about her genes, but the

environment you create for her and the food

you choose to feed her could have a direct

effect on her future growth and development.

So as well as providing a safe, comfortable

home for her, it’s important also to ensure that

her food is formulated with all the vitamins,

minerals and nutrients she needs as a

growing kitten.

Many cat foods are labelled ‘complete’,

meaning that a food should provide enough of

every nutrient (such as protein, fat, minerals or

vitamins) for a kitten to live on without the

need for supplements. But not all ‘complete’

pet foods are created equal.

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It’s enhanced with clinically proven

antioxidants to maintain a strong immune

system, the natural fatty acid DHA which

helps with her learning and behavioural

development and the correct balance of key

minerals to ensure that she also develops

strong teeth, bones and muscles.

Let us take care of her nutrition, so you can

enjoy having fun with her and watching her

grow from a healthy kitten into a healthy adult

cat in optimal fitness.

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Hypercalcaemia(vit. D)

Skeletaldeformities

(vit. A)

Anorexia

Poor growth

Rickets (vit. D)

Vitamins

Constipation orflatulence

Constipation

Dietary Fibre

Struvite

Bladderstones

Anorexia

Retardedgrowth

Muscleweakness

Magnesium

Skeletaldeformities

Poor growth

Spontaneousfractures

Calcium &Phosphorous

Hypertension

Heart condition

Inability tomaintain water

balance

Anorexia

Fatigue

Sodium

Obesityleading todiabetes

Flaky skin

Fat

Kidneydisease

Poor growth

Protein

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Hill’s™ Science Plan™

Kitten Healthy Development™

Your kitten needs to be taking in the right

amount of several different nutrients, each of

which is important in maintaining good health.

The amounts of each of these nutrients must be

precisely balanced, because too much can often

be as harmful as too little.

Hill’s™ Science Plan™ Kitten Healthy Development™

is a complete and precisely balanced food made

with high quality ingredients and no unnecessary

fillers, formulated to concentrate on immunity, the

healthy development of vital organs and digestive

health in kittens.

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Natural DHA for bettervision, better reactions andbetter behaviour

The expression ‘look and learn’ is as true for

kittens as it is for human babies. Your kitten

discovers the world around her in a visual way,

taking in information and learning more

every day.

A key element in her healthy development is

the Omega-3 fatty acid DHA which occurs

naturally in mother’s milk and is a key

ingredient in the development of brain and

visual functions and in promoting a healthy

immune system.

By feeding her Hill’s™ Science Plan™ Kitten

Healthy Development™ enhanced with natural

DHA from high quality fish oil, you can be sure

you’re helping your kitten become more

receptive and better able to develop her

full potential.

The faster she learns, the better behaved she’ll

be during her kitten stage, and that’s a recipe

for a happy, contented and secure life as an

adult cat. For more information on kitten

behaviour and development, visit our website.

What makes our nutrition so special?

Take a closer look at the precise balance of

nutrients in Hill’s™ Science Plan™ Kitten Healthy

Development™ and you’ll see why

it’s the best choice for your pet.

PROVENFOR A HEALTHY IMMUNE SYSTEM

CLINICALLY

ANTIOXIDANTS

Nowadays, we hear a lot about the

importance of antioxidants in our food and

how they help neutralise ‘free radical’

compounds found all around us. And the

same is true for animals too. Antioxidants

play a vital role in maintaining health.

Because kittens are particularly susceptible

to sickness, they need to develop good

immunity quickly – that’s why they are

vaccinated so early. The antioxidants in

Hill’s™ Science Plan™ Kitten Healthy

Development™ are clinically proven not

only to mop up free radicals but also to

help support the effectiveness of

those vaccinations.

So you can be sure that her nutrition is

helping your kitten build strong defences

and grow into a healthy adult cat.

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Optimal levels of Omega-3and 6

Hill’s™ Science Plan™ Kitten Healthy Development™

contains the ideal levels of the essential fatty

acids Omega-3 and 6 to enhance the

development of mobility in your kitten, to

help maintain her immune system and to help

promote a radiant, glossy coat and healthy,

smooth skin.

Optimal levels of minerals

Your kitten needs to ‘grow’ a lot of extra bone

in order to develop into an adult. For this to

happen, her diet needs to include the correct

balance of the minerals calcium and

phosphorus.

High quality ingredients for gentle, healthy digestion

Because only the best is good enough for your

kitten, we only use the highest quality ingredients

and totally natural colourings, flavourings and

preservatives to make Hill’s™ Science Plan™

Kitten Healthy Development™ pet food.

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A precise balance of nutrientsfor the very best start in life

There is a range of Hill’s™ Science Plan™ Kitten

Healthy Development™ pet foods. But whichever

product you choose, you can be sure that it

contains the precise balance of 50 nutrients

(and no excess salt) that your kitten needs to

grow big and strong.

For more details on the precise balance

and percentages of each nutrient

present within specific products,

please refer to your bag of food or

visit our website.

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Protein an essential nutrient needed to

build all tissues and organs,

including muscles

Fat supplies energy and essential

Omega-3 and 6 fatty acids for

nerve function and a glossy coat

Carbohydrate supplies energy

Fibre promotes bowel movements and

helps regulate healthy digestion

Moisture water is in itself an essential

nutrient, making up 70% of the

body

Calcium for strong teeth and bones

Phosphorus also for strong teeth and bones

Sodium to regulate fluid balance

Potassium also for fluid balance and muscle

function

Magnesium for healthy bones and

metabolism

Vitamin A for good vision and healthy skin

Vitamin D to regulate absorption and use

of calcium

Vitamin E a major antioxidant that

neutralises free radicals and, if

added to food at the proper

level, helps maintain a strong

immune system

Vitamin C a key antioxidant that helps

neutralise free radicals and

regenerate vitamin E

Beta-carotene a natural antioxidant that works

with vitamin E and vitamin C to

neutralise free radicals and

maintain the immune system

Taurine an essential nutrient for cats,

especially important for the

eyes and heart

NUTRIENT FUNCTION

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Precise nutrition deliversthe best value

With a food as nutritious and highly digestible

as ours, kittens don’t need to eat much to be

satisfied and get all the nutrition they need for

healthy development. For that reason, you’ll

find that a bag of Hill’s™ Science Plan™ will last

longer than you might think, making it even

more cost effective to give your kitten the very

best start in life.

For example, a 2kg bag of Science Plan™ Kitten

Healthy Development™ food will feed a kitten

weighing 2kg for up to 29 days. That equates

to a feeding cost per day of the price of a

packet of crisps!*

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*Based on product sold at Recommended Retail Selling Price and on the observed cost of a packet of crisps.

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Kitten Tender Chunks inGravy Precisely balanced nutrition

available in individual

pouches

Kitten HealthyDevelopment™

Precisely balanced nutrition

for strong immunity,

digestive health and healthy

growth in kittens. With

clinically proven antioxidants

and DHA from fish oil

Kitten with Chicken Precisely balanced

nutrition, formulated for

kittens in a wet pâté

format

Turkey

Ocean Fish

SIZES AVAILABLE

FLAVOUR

Chicken

400g 2kg 5kg 10kg

SIZES AVAILABLE

FLAVOUR

Chicken

85g 156g

SIZES AVAILABLE

FLAVOURS

Chicken

100g

SIZES AVAILABLE

FLAVOUR

Tuna

400g 2kg 5kg

100g12× MULTIPACKS

The Hill’s™ Science Plan™

Healthy Development™ Range

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Your kitten will love it –guaranteed

Hill’s™ Science Plan™ is made with only high

quality ingredients for a great taste, so your

kitten is sure to be looking forward to

every meal.

In fact, we’re so confident that our Hill’s™

Science Plan™ Kitten Healthy Development™

range tastes delicious, we offer a 100%

satisfaction guarantee. Quite simply, if your

kitten doesn’t like the taste or isn’t satisfied,

we will give you your money back.

For more information,you can call our helpline on0800 282 438 / 1-800 626002(ROI).

And remember, when you choose Hill’s for

your kitten, you’re not only choosing the best

possible nutrition but also the brand that is the

number one choice for vets to feed their

own pets worldwide.

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Correct feeding is important

Switching to Hill’s™

Even if you’ve already started feeding your

kitten with another pet food, it’s never too late

to switch her onto superior Hill’s nutrition, and

it’s so easy. Gradually introduce Hill’s™ Science

Plan™ Kitten Healthy Development™ into your

kitten’s diet over a 7-day period by mixing her

former food with increasing proportions of the

new food until only Hill’s is being fed.

Quality over quantity

At Hill’s, we will never compromise on the

quality of our ingredients or on the level of

scientific expertise that goes into our products.

Just as important as feeding your kitten the

right food is giving her the correct amount of

food, as recommended on our packaging. The

portion sizes we recommend that you serve are

the optimum in respect of your kitten’s age –

see table in the following section. So you can

rest assured, she will be very full and satisfied

after every meal!

Watch her weight

To help keep your kitten healthy, Hill’s

recommends that you:

– weigh her regularly

– monitor her physical condition using our

growth tracker chart, either on our website

or in your kitten’s Health Record Book

– adjust the quantity of her meals according

to the pack recommendation as she grows

As a guide, if your kitten is at her ideal weight

you should be able to easily feel her ribs and

she should look sleek with no sagging around

the stomach. If you are concerned about your

kitten’s weight, consult your vet for

nutritional advice.

Top up her water

Just as important as providing food for your

kitten is ensuring that she always has easy

access to a freshly topped-up bowl of water. In

fact, not having water to drink for a sustained

length of time will harm her health. In hot

weather, it’s a great idea to add a couple of ice

cubes to her water bowl to help her keep cool.

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How much should you be feeding her?

This easy-to-use chart lets you match the

age and weight of your kitten to your chosen

format of Hill’s™ Science Plan™ Kitten

Healthy Development™ food to show the

recommended feeding quantity per serving.

Science Plan™ Kitten Healthy Development™

should be fed from weaning to maturity at 1

year old. Kittens can usually be fed an

unrestricted amount of Science Plan™ Kitten

Healthy Development™, although the following

feeding guide can be used as a starting point for

2-4 meals per day and the amount adjusted to

achieve/maintain optimal bodily condition.

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Pouches100g

Cans85g

Cans156g

Cans370g

DryGrams

0.5 1½ 1¼ ⅔ ¼ 301 2⅓ 2 1 ½ 50 2 1⅔ 1 ⅓ 40

1.5 3¼ 2¾ 1½ ⅔ 65 2⅔ 1¼ 1¼ ½ 55 2¼ 1¾ 1 ½ 452 4 3⅓ 1¾ ¾ 80 3⅓ 2¾ 1½ ⅔ 70 2⅔ 2¼ 1¼ ½ 55

2.5 4 3⅓ 1¾ ¾ 80 3¼ 2⅔ 1½ ⅔ 653 4½ 3¾ 2 ¾ 95 3⅔ 3 1⅔ ⅔ 75

3.5 5 4¼ 2⅓ 1 105 4 3½ 1¾ ¾ 854 4½ 3¾ 2 ¾ 90

4.5 5 4¼ 2¼ 1 1005 5⅓ 4½ 2½ 1 110

Daily feeding amounts for kittens

1½–3 MONTHS

Pouches100g

Cans85g

Cans156g

Cans370g

DryGrams

4–6 MONTHS

Pouches100g

Cans85g

Cans156g

Cans370g

DryGrams

7–12 MONTHS

Body weightkg

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Treats

Treat your kitten with the occasional treat and

tidbit, as long as it is just that… occasional!

Although it’s tempting to give her scraps from

the table, too many treats can lead to fast

weight gain and to nutritional imbalance.

A Hill’s™ Science Plan™ kibble is just as much

of a treat, and much better for her.

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A cared-for kitten is a happy kitten

Grooming

Your kitten loves all the fuss of being groomed.

Choose a brush that’s suitable for her coat

length and comb in the direction of hair growth

at least once a week (daily for long-haired

breeds). You can also wash the coat with a mild

kitten shampoo.

The grooming process not only helps to

maintain her overall well-being, but also gives

you the chance to examine her coat and skin

for problems, such as fleas or lice, tangles or

skin irritation.

Oral care

It’s easy to brush your kitten’s teeth – ask your

vet for advice. Check that her gums are pink

and healthy and that her teeth are clean and

tartar-free. Hill’s™ Science Plan™ Kitten Healthy

Development™ dry food will also help, as the

kibbles wipe the teeth clean of debris and

plaque as your kitten bites into them.

Trimming nails

Keep your kitten’s claws neat and tidy with nail

trimmers specially designed for kittens – once

again, ask your vet for advice.

Cleaning ears

Her ears should be clean of discharge and

odour-free. Use damp cotton wool to gently

wipe inside the ear, but never use cotton buds

as these can damage the eardrum.

Eyes

Her eyes should be bright and clear and any

discharge should be gently removed using a

cotton wool pad soaked in warm water. Use a

new pad for each eye and wipe from the inner

corner outwards.

Baths

Cats rarely need a bath because they clean

themselves so efficiently. If you need to, use a

mild cat shampoo to wash the fur and remove

tangles with a comb. Rinse her clean, dry with

a towel and then leave her to dry naturally in

the air. Never use a hairdryer as you can easily

burn your kitten’s skin.

Nose

You shouldn’t need to clean her nose – if you

notice any discharge or sores, contact your vet

for advice.

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Exercise and training

– it’s never too early to start

Kittens are naturally active and should be

encouraged to play and exercise to prevent

obesity and avoid the associated health risks.

Winter exercise alert

In winter, take extra care to supervise your

kitten’s exercise. Keep her paws free of snow

and ‘snow-melting chemicals’ like salt, as they

can irritate footpads and the mouth. For some

reason, all cats love the smell and taste of

antifreeze, but it’s extremely dangerous and

can be fatal if ingested, even in small amounts.

Breaking bad habits

The key to success is ‘praise the good, ignore

the bad’. Never hit or shout at your kitten.

Instead, if she misbehaves, try shaking a can

filled with pebbles to catch her attention and

interrupt the bad behaviour.

Scratching post

Kittens scratch to sharpen their claws and

mark their territory, and this can sometimes

include your furniture and curtains! Make sure

you give your kitten a scratching post to use

and give her lots of praise when she uses it.

Pouncing on counters and furniture

If you find your kitten jumping on areas you’d

rather she didn’t, remove her from that area.

Place her in an area that you have approved

and give her plenty of praise.

Toilet training – litter tray

Fill her tray with cat litter and place it

somewhere that provides privacy and is away

from her food, yet is within easy reach for your

kitten. Place her in it in the mornings and

evenings and she’ll soon get the idea,

especially when you give her lots of praise

for using it.

Urinating

Cats are very hygienic and will happily use the

litter tray you provide unless it’s not clean

enough. So make sure you change the litter

regularly. Urinary ‘accidents’ around the home

can be an indication of feline lower urinary

tract disease (FLUTD), a condition which can be

managed effectively if caught during the early

stages. If your kitten does not pass urine

within two days, contact your vet immediately.

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Talk to your vet

Your vet is the best source of healthcare

information and your relationship will become

very important throughout your cat’s life.

Vaccination

Your vet will usually recommend a combined

vaccine given in 2 shots at around 8 and 12

weeks of age to protect against Feline

Leukaemia Virus, Feline Infectious Enteritis

(also called Panleucopenia), Cat Flu and

Chlamydia. A fortnight or so after the second

injection your kitten will be safe to mix with

other cats. Ask your vet about boosters.

Flea prevention

Fleas are small and dark brown in colour and

live close to your kitten’s skin. Warning signs

include black specks of flea dirt in the coat or

bedding, frequent scratching or nibbling the

fur and even small ‘insect-type’ bites on your

own body. Fleas are common but modern

flea preparations are very effective – follow

the manufacturer’s guidelines and reapply the

spot-ons or sprays at the correct intervals

to maintain protection.

Worming

Regular worming with a good quality

preparation will kill any parasites in your

kitten’s intestines. If the problem is in

the advanced stages, you may notice a

pot-bellied appearance, dull coat, diarrhoea

and a slow rate of weight gain. If your pet

shows any of these signs, contact your vet

immediately. Tapeworms live in the gut,

attached to the wall of the intestine, and are

often passed as small segments that look like

grains of rice. You may be able to see them on

your pet’s fur around the tail or bottom. Fleas

can spread tapeworms, so controlling them

will help avoid the problem.

The antioxidants in Hill’s™ Science Plan™ Kitten

Healthy Development™ are clinically proven to

help neutralise free radicals and support the

effectiveness of vaccinations, helping to build

strong defences.

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Spaying & neutering

Unless you plan to breed from your kitten,

spaying or neutering early in life is a

responsible decision as it helps address the

problem of pet overpopulation and unwanted

animals. Research has also shown that

sterilisation reduces the risk of certain types of

cancer and other health or hormone-related

behavioural problems. There’s absolutely no

need for a neutered kitten to put on weight –

just remember to adjust the amount you feed

her, in line with her levels of activity. Talk to

your vet for advice.

Insurance

Veterinary treatment can be expensive, so pet

insurance is well worth considering. Take time

to make sure you choose the right insurer as

their terms, conditions and costs can vary. Pet

insurance will not cover the cost of routine

healthcare such as vaccinations, neutering or

worming; however, it can prove invaluable for

accidents or illnesses.

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Hill’s™ Science Plan™

– best for kittens, best for adult cats

When a kitten reaches adulthood, owners often

switch to grocery store pet food brands that

may not adequately meet their cat’s

requirements to keep her in optimal fitness.

Optimal Care™

Precisely balanced nutrition to support optimal

fitness. With clinically proven antioxidants, high

quality proteins and enhanced with omega-3.

Although as an adult her nutritional needs will

certainly be different, she’ll still need a food

that will provide her with specific nutrients,

vitamins and minerals in a balance that’s correct

for her age and weight.

Hairball Control

Precisely balanced nutrition to reduce hairball

formation. With clinically proven antioxidants,

high quality proteins and enhanced with

omega-3.

Light Adult

Precisely balanced nutrition to help maintain

ideal weight. With clinically proven

antioxidants and reduced fat levels.

Oral Care

Precisely balanced nutrition, clinically proven

to reduce plaque and tartar. With antioxidants

and advanced oral care technology.

Sensitive Stomach

Precisely balanced nutrition to promote gentle

digestion. With clinically proven antioxidants,

highly digestible protein and gentle fibre.

Sensitive Skin

Precisely balanced nutrition to help avoid dry,

flaky and itchy skin. With clinically proven

antioxidants and omega-3 and 6.

Indoor Cat

Precisely balanced nutrition for indoors cats.

With clinically proven antioxidants, high

quality proteins and enhanced with omega-3.

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