Hill's™ Science Diet™ Adult Light Cat Food

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Hill's™ Science Diet™ Adult Light cat food provides precisely balanced nutrition for a light, healthy lifestyle.

  • 21% fewer calories than Adult Optimal Care™
  • Clinically proven antioxidant benefits
  • No artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives

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Product Details

  • Key Benefits

    Clinically proven nutrition that can transform your pet’s life.

    Hill's™ Science Diet™ Adult Light cat food provides precisely balanced nutrition for a light, healthy lifestyle.

    • 21% fewer calories than Adult Optimal Care™
    • Clinically proven antioxidant benefits
    • No artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives

    Benefit Source How It Works
    Healthy weight Lean protein and natural fibers 21% fewer calories (vs Adult Optimal Care®) with lean protein, and natural fibers to help satisfy hunger between meals
    Healthy immune system Vitamins C + E Clinically proven antioxidant blend with vitamins C + E to help support a healthy immune system
    Digestibility Natural High Quality Ingredients Natural, high quality, easy-to-digest ingredients with no artificial colors, flavors or preservatives for a flavorful, nutritious meal

    Recommended For:

    Adult cats (1 -- 6 years of age) that require fewer calories (i.e., cats that are less active, neutered or otherwise prone to excess weight gain).


    Not Recommended For:

    Kittens, pregnant or nursing cats.
    During pregnancy or nursing, cats should be switched to: Science Diet™ Kitten Healthy Development or Science Diet™ Kitten Indoor.


    Additional Info:

    Great tasting natural* nutrition for a long, happy life. With soft purrs and even softer nuzzles, you and your cat have a thing all your own. Because every moment you spend together is special, we strive to give you more of them. With natural ingredients and the right nutrients, Hill's Science Diet is precisely prepared to offer your cat the nutrition she needs for lifelong health and happiness.

    We make every bag of our dry cat food in our own US facilities with highest quality natural* ingredients from North America, Europe and New Zealand. These ingredients must meet our strict requirements for purity and nutrient content, which exceed industry standards.

    You can make a difference in the lives of shelter pets. With every purchase of Science Diet you help feed over 100,000 homeless pets every day, 365 days a year.
    Learn more at hillsfoodshelterlove.com

    *plus vitamins, minerals and amino acids


    Other Products to Consider

    Science Diet™ is available in a wide variety of foods for your cat's unique needs. Canned cat food is available from Science Diet™ in several flavors that your cat will love.


  • Feeding Guide

    How to adjust feeding amounts to maintain optimal weight.

    HELPFUL TIPS

    • Adjust feeding amounts as necessary to maintain optimal weight. If you are unsure, ask your veterinarian.
    • New to this food? Mix increasing amounts of your pet's new food with decreasing amounts of the old food over a 7-day period.
    • Keep fresh water available at all times!
    • Your pet's nutritional needs may change as they age. Ask your vet at every checkup.
    • Science Diet is available in a wide variety of dry and canned foods for your pet's unique needs.
    • To prevent suffocation, keep the packaging out of the reach of pets and children.

    Weight Control

    Ideal Weight of Cat - lbs (kgs) Amount per Day - cups (grams) - weight loss Amount per Day - cups (grams) - weight management
    4 (1,8) 1/3 (30) 3/8 (35)
    6 (2,7) 3/8 (35) 1/2 (45)
    8 (3,6) 1/2 (45) 5/8 (55)
    10 (4,5) 5/8 (55) 3/4 (70)
    12 (5,4) 2/3 (60) 7/8 (80)
    14 (6,4) 3/4 (70) 1 (90)
    16 (7,3) 7/8 (80) 1 1/8 (100)

    Animal feeding tests using AAFCO procedures substantiate that Hill's™ Science Diet™ Adult Light Cat Food provides complete and balanced nutrition for maintenance of adult cats

  • Ingredients

    High quality protein and thoughtfully sourced ingredients.

    Chicken, Corn Gluten Meal, Whole Grain Wheat, Brewers Rice, Powdered Cellulose, Wheat Gluten, Chicken Fat, Chicken Liver Flavor, Calcium Sulfate, Lactic Acid, Dried Beet Pulp, Choline Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Dicalcium Phosphate, Iodized Salt, L-Lysine, Calcium Carbonate, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Taurine, minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), L-Carnitine, Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, Natural Flavors, Green Peas, Apples, Cranberries, Carrots, Broccoli, Beta-Carotene.

  • Average Nutrient & Caloric Content

    Balanced nutrition that exceeds AAFCO nutrition standards.

    3172 kcal/kg (297 kcal/cup†)

    Nutrient Dry Matter1
    %
    Protein 38.1
    Fat 9.0
    Crude Fiber 5.9
    Carbohydrate / NFE 39.6
    Calcium 1.10
    Phosphorous 0.78
    Sodium 0.53
    Potassium 0.76
    Magnesium 0.082
    Taurine 0.25
    Carnitine 515.2 ppm
    Vitamin C 140 ppm
    Vitamin E 826 IU/kg
    Total Omega-3 FA 0.12
    Total Omega-6 FA 2.26

    References

    1The nutrient in the product after moisture is removed. It is used to make direct comparisons of nutrient profiles with differing moisture contents.
    †An eight fluid oz. measuring cup of Hill's™ Science Diet™ Adult Light Cat Food contains 3.3 oz. by weight.

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