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Royal Canin Kitten Food:
Key Features:

TINY, SOFT KIBBLE
Easily Rehydratable Kibble, Specifically Designed for Baby Teeth

Physiological Concern: Milk Teeth - A kitten's "milk teeth" will begin to appear at three to four weeks of age, but permanent teeth do not emerge until after four months.

Physiological Concern: Weaning - The young kitten's nutritional requirements increase steadily, while lactation begins to decline. Thus, a milk diet becomes insufficient to fulfill the litter's dietary requirements. Weaning is the change from a milk diet to a solid food diet. By the time a kitten is four or five weeks old, it acquires the ability to chew and digest solid food. It may even start to show an interest in its mother's food, at first by licking around the mothers mouth, and then by nibbling at the dry food, provided that the kibble is small enough to pick up and easy to chew.

Innovative Solution: Tiny Soft Kibble - Weaning is highly stressful for kittens, because of the change in diet and separation from its mother's nest. Designing a customized kibble for first-stage growth, that is easy to chew and rehydratable ensures an easy transition.

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ACTI-DIGEST™
To Help Avoid Diarrhea in Sensitive Stomachs

Physiological Concern: Sensitive Stomach - At the beginning of growth, a kitten's digestive enzymes allow it to digest lactose easily, but it will have trouble with starch. After weaning, the reverse is true, and starch is digested more easily. This critical time holds the greatest risk of diarrhea.

Innovative Solution: Acti-Digest™ - Acti-Digest™ is an exclusive association of ingredients of plant and mineral origin, guaranteeing maximum digestive safety.

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VITAMINS E & C AND MOS
To Help Protect Young Kittens During Periods of Reduced Immunity

Physiological Concern: Period of Vulnerability - The natural immunity transmitted from the mother will gradually disappear before a kitten's immune defenses are completely functional. The critical phase is between two and three months - before the three month booster shot.

Innovative Solution: Vitamins E & C and MOS (Healthy Immune System) - A combination of Mannan-oligo-saccharides and additional levels of vitamins E & C helps to protect young kittens during periods of reduced immunity.

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Important Note: Since the urine of kittens is naturally acidic, there is no need to acidify food to fight the occurrence of struvite stones, prominent in adult cats.

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Guaranteed Analysis

Crude Protein Not less than 34%
Crude Fat Not less than 25%
Crude Fiber Not more than 2.5%

Moisture Not more than 10%
Magnesium Not more than 0.08%
Taurine Not less than 0.2%
Vitamin E Not less than 100 IU/kg
Vitamin C* Not less than 50 mg/kg
Omega 6* Not less than 3.94%
Omega 3* Not less than 0.58%
Calories (kcal/cup) 450

Royal Canin Kitten Food:
Ingredients
Chicken meal, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), chicken, corn gluten meal, rice flour, beet pulp, corn flour, chicken flavor, chicken liver, pea fiber, fish oil, canola oil, brewers yeast, potassium chloride, sodium silico aluminate, dried egg product, chicory extract, salt, choline chloride, brewers dried yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae fermentation solubles), taurine, natural antioxidant, vitamin C supplement, vitamin A acetate, vitamin D3 supplement, vitamin E supplement, zinc oxide, zinc proteinate, ferrous sulfate, manganese oxide, calcium pantothenate, manganese proteinate, niacin supplement, copper sulfate, riboflavin supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride, thiamine mononitrate, copper proteinate, calcium iodate, folic acid, biotin, sodium selenite, vitamin B12 supplement.

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Feline Nutrition Babycat 34 Formula for kittens from 1 to 4 months of age is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) Cat Food Nutrient Profiles for growth.
 
Kitten 34 Formula:

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Kitten 34™ Formula

For Kittens From 4 to 12 Months of Age
Permanent teeth will gradually emerge after the 4th month.
As your kitten's digestive capacity develops, she is gradually better able to assimilate certain nutrients.

Growth will continue at a slower pace until the age of one year, which corresponds to an important phase of bone development.

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Key Features:

COMPLETE AND BALANCED
For Optimal Neural, Skeletal and Muscular Development

Physiological Concern: Growth - Second-stage growth is a crucial period, because it determines the cat's health status for future years. Growth will continue at a slower pace until the age of one year, which corresponds to an important phase of bone development. For example, to develop the skeleton, kittens require mostly protein, and an optimal level of calcium. Any imbalance will cause irreversible ossification disorders.

Innovative Solution: Complete and Balanced - Kitten 34™ contains the proper balance of proteins, fats, carbohydrates, minerals and vitamins for optimal neural, skeletal, and muscular development. The daily energy requirement is adjusted to meet the slowing growth curve of second-stage kittens.

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ACTI-DIGEST™
To Help Avoid Diarrhea in Sensitive Stomachs

Physiological Concern: Sensitive Stomach - Kittens over four months old still have a sensitive digestive system. Second-stage kittens are still vulnerable despite their gradual ability to assimilate starch.

Innovative Solution: Acti-Digest™ - Acti-Digest™ is an exclusive association of ingredients of plant and mineral origin, guaranteeing maximum digestive safety.

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100% MEAT PROTEIN FROM CHICKEN
Human Grade Quality Easily Assimilated by Growing Kittens

Physiological Concern: Assimilation of Essential Nutrients - Because kittens cannot store protein, they require a great deal of protein in their diet. The source of protein should have the highest availability of nutrients.

Innovative Solution: 100% Meat Protein Comes from Chicken - Chicken protein has a very high biological value, and is easily assimilated by second-stage kittens.

Royal Canin Kitten Food:
Important Note: Since the urine of kittens is naturally acidic, there is no need to acidify food to fight the occurrence of struvite stones, prominent in adult cats.

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Royal Canin Kitten Food:
Guaranteed Analysis

Crude Protein Not less than 34%
Crude Fat Not less than 20%
Crude Fiber Not more than 2.5%

Moisture Not more than 10%
Magnesium Not more than 0.08%
Taurine Not less than 0.2%
Omega 6* Not less than 3.1%
Omega 3* Not less than 0.48%
Calories (kcal/cup) 392

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

Royal Canin Kitten Food:
Ingredients
Chicken meal, chicken, brewers rice, corn gluten meal, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), corn flour, beet pulp, chicken flavor, powdered cellulose, fish oil, brewers yeast, potassium chloride, dried egg product, chicory extract, taurine, salt, choline chloride, DL-methionine, natural antioxidant, iron proteinate, vitamin A acetate, vitamin D3 supplement, vitamin E supplement, zinc oxide, zinc proteinate, ferrous sulfate, manganese oxide, calcium pantothenate, manganese proteinate, niacin supplement, copper sulfate, riboflavin supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride, thiamine mononitrate, copper proteinate, calcium iodate, folic acid, biotin, sodium selenite, vitamin B12 supplement.

Royal Canin Kitten Food:
Feline Nutrition Kitten 34 Formula for kittens from 4 to 12 months of age is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) Cat Food Nutrient Profiles for growth.
 
Royal Canin Cat Food:
We utilize only the highest quality ingredients in our dog and cat food products. All our ingredients have been defined by the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and have been proven for efficacy in the pet.

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Ingredients not approved as safe and acceptable for use in pet foods are never utilized.

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Prior to our utilization of any ingredient, specification sheets are generated and distributed to each of our suppliers for their agreement. Our specification sheets contain both quality and nutritional parameters.

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Every ingredient is analyzed upon arrival to our facility and must meet stringent specifications before being accepted.

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Our grains are inspected as per USDA guidelines.

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In the case of our meat-based proteins, only fresh meats are processed into our pet food ingredients. Specific species acceptances are designated on each ingredient specification sheet for each meat-based ingredient.

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We work closely with our suppliers to assure that no companion animal materials are included in our pet food ingredients. All our ingredient suppliers have been thoroughly investigated prior to our purchasing and acceptance of their ingredients. Once compliance to our specifications is achieved, suppliers are then placed on our approved supplier listing.

Royal Canin Cat Food:
Royal Canin USA utilizes only the finest quality ingredients, inspected upon arrival to our facility, so that we can ensure products of optimal nutrition for the health and happiness of your pet.

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All Royal Canin products are designed to meet the specific nutritional requirements of cats and dogs by taking into account their age, size, breed and lifestyle needs. Our brands are customized to address the full range of consumer needs in each of the nutritional food categories.

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Beyond the development of a basic nutritional profile, we believe that it is a true knowledge of the cat that allows us to bring you a superior food. Every cat is an individual - whether because of her age, her lifestyle, her condition or even her breed - and, therefore, requires special nutrition in order to stay at peak health. That's why we make fourteen different formulas including Persian, Siamese and Maine Coon - with one that's just right for your cat.

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The preservatives we use are mixed tocopherols, citric acid, and rosemary extract. Mixed tocopherols are antioxidants found in nature. All Royal Canin pet foods contain natural antioxidants rather than chemical preservatives providing only the best for the pet, naturally.

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Corn is extremely palatable, it provides the dog with carbohydrates, protein, and fiber and is an excellent source of linoleic acid, vitamin A and beta-carotene.

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We include vitamin C in our diets as part of an antioxidant cocktail. It serves to help recycle vitamin E (another potent antioxidant). We have found that by adding vitamin C, vitamin E, lutein, and taurine that we were able to increase the immune response to vaccinations in puppies fed this complex (measured by antibody titers). Response was not only higher, but it occurred more quickly, helping to decrease the period of "Immunity gap". Additionally, we found that immunity lasted longer in dogs eating food with this complex that contained vitamin C.

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Taurine may play a preventive role in cardiovascular disorders through its simultaneous action on the muscle’s ability to contract, on the integrity of the heart’s cells, and on the heartbeat.

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Omega 3 fatty acids play numerous roles within the animal's body. They are involved in inhibiting inflammation, improving vision, decreasing the formation of clots in blood vessels, improving the learning ability of young animals, and stimulating immune responsiveness. Good sources of omega 3 fatty acids include flax and fish oils. Good sources of omega 6 fatty acids include corn, poultry and chicken fats.

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Recent research has shown that both omega 6 and omega 3 fatty acids together can significantly effect the health of the animal. The supplementation of diets with large amounts of omega 3 fatty acids alone is not necessarily beneficial to the animal. In fact, this may actually have some negative effects on the animal. What is important is the balance of omega 6 to omega 3 fatty acids.

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Most studies conducted in humans and animals demonstrate the correct ratio should be between 2:1 and 10:1. In recent dogs studies, it has been demonstrated that to obtain healthy shiny hair coats and to manage inflammation due to skin allergies and irritations, a ratio of 5:1 to 10:1 (omega 6:omega 3) is necessary. Pet foods containing optimal ratios of omega 6 to omega 3 fatty acids can prove to be most beneficial for the pet especially in cases of stress such as illness, racing, and aging.