Hill’s Science Diet Adult Light Chicken Dry Cat Food 3.5kg
Hill’s Science Diet Adult Light Chicken Dry Cat Food is a premium light cat food designed for adult cats that need fewer calories to help maintain a healthy body weight. This low calorie cat food is ideal for less active, indoor, or sterilised cats that still need complete and balanced daily nutrition without excess energy intake.
With 20% fewer calories than regular Hill’s Science Diet Adult formulas, this weight control cat food helps support ideal body condition while maintaining lean muscle and everyday wellbeing. Made with high-quality chicken, L-Carnitine, and Hill’s ActivBiome+ Multi-Benefit prebiotic fibre blend, it supports digestion, nutrient absorption, satiety, and a healthy skin and coat condition.
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Why Choose This Light Cat Food?
Some adult cats do not need a full-calorie everyday formula, especially if they are less active, live indoors, or are prone to gradual weight gain after desexing. A specialised light cat food helps reduce excess calorie intake while still providing the protein, vitamins, and minerals needed for long-term health.
Who Is It Best For?
Hill’s Science Diet Adult Light Chicken Dry Cat Food is best suited to adult cats that need support with weight maintenance rather than aggressive weight loss. It is a practical option for indoor cats, sterilised cats, or less active adult cats that do best on a lower calorie cat food for everyday feeding.
Key Features & Benefits
- Light cat food for adult cats needing fewer calories
- Contains 20% fewer calories than regular Hill’s Science Diet Adult formulas
- L-Carnitine helps support healthy fat metabolism and ideal body weight
- ActivBiome+ Multi-Benefit blend supports digestive health and nutrient absorption
- High-quality chicken protein helps maintain lean muscle
- Omega-6 fatty acids and vitamin E help support healthy skin and coat
- Made with natural ingredients and no artificial preservatives
- Suitable for indoor, less active, or sterilised cats
Light Cat Food vs Regular Cat Food
Regular adult cat food may contain more calories than some cats need, especially if they spend most of their time indoors or have lower activity levels. A dedicated low calorie cat food like this one helps support healthy weight maintenance while still delivering complete and balanced daily nutrition.
Ingredients
Chicken, Brewers Rice, Whole Grain Wheat, Corn Protein Meal, Wheat Gluten, Powdered Cellulose, Chicken Meal, Chicken Fat, Dried Beet Pulp, Chicken Liver Flavour, Lactic Acid, Calcium Sulfate, Potassium Chloride, Iodized Salt, L-Lysine, Whole Grain Oats, Choline Chloride, Fructooligosaccharides (FOS), DL-Methionine, Taurine, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate [source of Vitamin C], Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), L-Carnitine, Calcium Carbonate, Dicalcium Phosphate, Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, Natural Flavours, Beta-Carotene.
Guaranteed Analysis
| Crude Protein (min) | 31.0% |
| Crude Fat (min) | 8.0% |
| Crude Fibre (max) | 9.0% |
| Moisture (max) | 10.0% |
| Calcium (min) | 0.85% |
| Phosphorus (min) | 0.70% |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids (min) | 2.5% |
Feeding Guide – Weight Control
Use this chart as a guide and adjust amounts as needed to maintain ideal body condition. Always provide clean, fresh water.
| Ideal Weight of Cat (lbs / kg) | Daily Amount – Weight Loss (cups / g) | Daily Amount – Weight Management (cups / g) |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
Please refer to the packaging for the full feeding chart. If you are introducing this food for the first time, transition gradually over 7 days by mixing it with your cat’s previous food. If you are unsure about your cat’s ideal feeding routine or target body condition, consult your veterinarian.
AAFCO Statement
Animal feeding tests using AAFCO procedures substantiate that Hill’s Science Diet Adult Light Chicken Recipe Cat Food provides complete and balanced nutrition for the maintenance of adult cats.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hill’s Science Diet Adult Light suitable for indoor cats?
What makes the Light formula different from regular Hill’s Science Diet Adult cat food?
Is this for weight loss or weight maintenance?
Can I mix this with wet food?
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About the Brand
Hill’s Science Diet is formulated by veterinarians and nutritionists using decades of research to deliver precise nutrition for different life stages and health needs. The range includes options for healthy weight, indoor lifestyles, hairball control, urinary support, sensitive digestion, and more. Learn more on the Hill’s Pet Nutrition Official Website.