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Feline Hairball Control* Formula Senior Science Plan NUTRITIONAL CHARACTERISTICS (Compared to Science Plan* Feline Adult) Fibre – high Energy – reduced Fat – reduced Calcium, Phosphorus, Magnesium – reduced to avoid excessive intake Produces urine that is less acidic INDICATIONS Science Plan* Feline Hairball Control* Formula Senior is formulated to help minimise the formation of hairballs, in addition to meeting the nutritional requirements of the healthy adult cat from 7 years old. The high level of vegetable fibre helps to sweep ingested hairs through the digestive system, reducing their accumulation as hairballs and subsequent regurgitation or vomiting. * For optimal effect Science Plan Feline Hairball Control Formula Senior should be fed as the sole food, i.e. not be diluted by mixing with other foods. * The less acidic urinary pH produced, and the controlled mineral content, help to avoid the onset of clinical signs associated with feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD), including oxalate crystalluria and urolithiasis to which older cats are more prone. * Science Plan Feline Hairball Control Formula Senior also contains a Superior Antioxidant Formula to reduce oxidative cell damage. NOT RECOMMENDED FOR 1. Kittens. 2. Pregnant or lactating queens. During pregnancy or lactation queens should be switched to Science Plan Kitten. AVERAGE NUTRIENT CONTENTS: SCIENCE PLAN FELINE HAIRBALL CONTROL FORMULA SENIOR WITH CHICKEN – DRY As fed Dry matter1 per 100 kcal ME2 Protein 31.3% 34.0% 8.4g Fat 18.9% 20.5% 5.1g Carbohydrate (NFE) 29.1% 31.6% 7.9g Fibre (crude) 7.6% 8.3% 2.1g Moisture 8.0% – 2.2g Calcium 0.74% 0.80% 200mg Phosphorus 0.64% 0.70% 173mg Sodium 0.32% 0.35% 86mg Contains EU approved antioxidant. PACKAGING Bags: 500 g, 2 kg and 5 kg à Added level 1, 2, 3 For footnotes see page following Formula Types FEEDING GUIDE Many factors such as environmental conditions, activity level, stage of life and individual variation (temperament, stress) can affect the amount of food needed. Adult cats should be fed only sufficient food to maintain their ideal body weight, in one or two meals per day. Science Plan* Feline Hairball Control* Formula Senior should not be supplemented as such additions may upset the nutritional balance and reduce its effectiveness in hairball control. Fresh water should be available at all times. The following feeding ranges are intended as a starting point only and should be adjusted as required to maintain optimal body weight. DAILY AMOUNT OF FELINE HAIRBALL CONTROL FORMULA SENIOR Body Weight kg (lb) Dry grams (oz) 2 (4.4) 30 – 40 (1.1 – 1.4) 3 (6.6) 40 – 55 (1.4 – 1.9) 4 (8.8) 50 – 70 (1.8 – 2.5) 5 (11) 60 – 80 (2.1 – 2.8) 6 (13.2)65 – 90 (2.3 – 3.2)
