Virbac Baby Pre Neutered Cat (1.5kg)

Kittens have strict requirements for healthy growth, especially in terms of energy, protein and minerals. They have a delicate digestive system and an immature immune system. VETERINARY HPM® responds to these specific needs.

For kittens, from weaning up to neutering or up to 12 months old if not neutered
Pregnant/ lactating cats
Covers the energy requirements for healthy growth
Helps to support the immune system, improving vaccine response and natural defences
Dental tartar control

VETERINARY HPM® is a new generation of cat food designed to be closer to the nutritional needs of carnivores. This new and unique range is based on a low carbohydrate-high protein formula. So it is much lower in starch and carbohydrates, and much higher in animal protein. The result is nutrition that is perfectly adapted to your cat's needs.

Composition:
Dehydrated pork and poultry proteins, Animal fats, Potato starch (min. 4%), Hydrolysed pork and poultry proteins, Peas, Rice (min. 4%), Minerals, Faba bean hulls, Beet pulp, Lignocellulose, Brewers yeast, Linseed, Fish oil, Psyllium fibre (Plantago (L.) spp.), Fructo-oligosaccharides, Hydrolysed crustacean (source of chitosan), Chondroitin sulphate, Lactobacillus acidophilus. 

Veterinary HPM® contains no artificial flavours or colours.
Analytical constituents:
(% as fed)

Analytical constituents 
(% as fed)

Moisture
5.5%

Protein
45 %

Animal to vegetable protein ratio
92/08

Fat
20%

Minerals
8.5%

Crude Fibre
4%

NFE*
17%

Starch
13.5%

Calcium
1.3%

Phosphorus
1.1%

Sodium
0.7%

Omega-6
3.3%

Omega-3
1%

ME** calculated
412 kcal/100g

ME** measured in vivo
430 kcal/100g

* Nitrogen Free Extract: Carbohydrates
** Metabolisable energy

Functional ingredients

Beta glucan
500 mg/kg

Bentonite
5 g/kg

Killed lactobacilli
7 mg/kg

L-carnitine
540 mg/kg

Pentasodium triphosphate
0.35%

Chitosan
800 mg/kg

Vitamins and trace elements

Vitamin A
17 000 IU/kg

Vitamin D3
1 700 IU/kg

Vitamin E
610 mg/kg

Vitamin K3
0.22 mg/kg

Vitamin B1
11.2 mg/kg

Vitamin B2
8 mg/kg

Vitamin B3
113.4 mg/kg

Vitamin B5
14.5 mg/kg

Vitamin B6
7.6 mg/kg

Vitamin B8
0.15 mg/kg

Vitamin B9
1.9 mg/kg

Vitamin B12
0.046 mg/kg

Choline
1 760 mg/kg

Taurine
2 460 mg/kg

Copper
12 mg/kg

Iodine
0.4 mg/kg

Zinc
110 mg/kg

It is advisable to follow the ration table and make fresh water available.
KITTEN (

Weight of the cat (kg)
Daily Ration (g/day)*

3 - 5 months
6 - 8 months
9 - 12 months

0.5
15

1
30
25

1.5
45
35
25

2
60
45
35

3
85
70
50

4
115
95
70

5

115
85

6

105

7

120

8

140

* These amounts are indicative and may vary depending on the breed and activity level of the kitten. Before 3 months old, give the food ad lib. For further information, please consult your vet or vet nurse.

PREGNANT/LACTATING CAT**

Weight of the cat (kg)
Daily Ration (g/day)*

1st month of pregnancy
2nd month of pregnancy

2
30
45

3
45
70

4
60
95

5
75
115

6
85
140

7
100
165

8
115
185

9
130
210

10
145
235

** During the breeding period, switch over from ADULT CAT with SALMON to BABY CAT as soon as the queen comes on heat.
During gestation, the weight is the one at the beginning of gestation.
During lactation, the weight is the lactating queen's real weight. During lactation, the queen may be fed ad lib.