| Product Changes Notice : Hill's Science Diet - Specialty/Care Range Dry Food |
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From October 2025 this product is transitioning as part of updates to select products in the Hill's Science Diet range of Specialty/Care based dry foods. There are minor ingredient changes, and some products will have changes to the shape and/or size of the kibble. A 7-10 day feeding transition is recommended to support pets through any adjustments to their diet. For any other questions regarding this update or the status of our current stock available please contact the Petdirect Customer Care team. |
| The new ingredients are listed for reference. Other details on this product reflect the original formulation and will be updated accordingly. |
Improve your older cat’s everyday ability to get up and go with Hill’s Science Diet Senior Vitality.
This delicious dry cat food is made with a proprietary blend of quality ingredients to support brain function, interaction, energy and vitality . It ’s gentle for your mature cat’s stomach, promotes a healthy coat, and includes clinically proven antioxidants vitamins C+E for a healthy immune system.
Formulated with ingredients to support heart health.Scientifically developed for cats age 7 and older, try this breakthrough senior cat food for your aging pet.
Learn more about Hill's Science Diet Cat Food.
**NEW INGREDIENTS**
Chicken, Brewers Rice, Cracked Pearled Barley, Corn Protein Meal, Chicken Fat, Wheat Gluten, Soybean Meal, Chicken Liver Flavor, Flaxseed, Lactic Acid, Potassium Chloride, Soybean Oil, Dried Tomato Pomace, Calcium Sulfate, Choline Chloride, Fish Oil, DL-Methionine, Taurine, Broccoli, Iodized Salt, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Calcium Carbonate, minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Dicalcium Phosphate, Natural Flavors, L-Carnitine, Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, Beta-Carotene.
**ORIGINAL INGREDIENTS**
Chicken, Brown Rice, Corn Gluten Meal, Whole Grain Oats, Pea Protein, Chicken Fat, Chicken Liver flavour, Lactic Acid, Soybean Oil, Dried Tomato Pomace, Calcium Sulfate, Fish Oil, Choline Chloride, DL-Methionine, Iodized Salt, Taurine, Broccoli, 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), Potassium Chloride, minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), L-Carnitine, Calcium Carbonate, Natural flavours, Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, Beta-Carotene.
**ORIGINAL NUTRITIONAL ANALYSIS**
| Crude Protein (min.) | 30% |
| Crude Fat (min.) | 13% |
| Crude Fiber (max.) | 3% |
| Moisture (max.) | 8.5% |
| Vitamin E (min.) | 650 IU/kg |
| Ascorbic Acid* (Vitamin C) (min.) | 100 mg/kg |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids* (min) | 0.25% |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids* (min) | 2% |
**NEW NUTRITIONAL ANALYSIS**
AWAITING UPDATE
Animal feeding tests using AAFCO procedures substantiate that Hill's Science Diet Adult 7+ Senior Vitality Chicken & Rice Recipe cat food provides complete and balanced nutrition for maintenance of adult cats.
Please see package for complete feeding instructions. 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. Fresh water should be available at all times.
| Weight of Cat - lbs (kgs) | Amount per Day - cups (grams) |
| 4 (1.8) | 1/4 (30) |
| 6 (2.7) | 3/8 (40) |
| 8 (3.6) | 1/2 (55) |
| 10 (4.5) | 1/2 (55) |
| 12 (5.4) | 5/8 (70) |
| 14 (6.4) | 2/3 (75) |
| 16 (7.3) | 3/4 (85) |
Hill’s Science Diet is made with an optimal selection of ingredients and nutrients that work with your pet’s biology. Whether it's the developmental needs of kittens, fuelling adult cats in the prime of their life or supporting them into their senior years. Hill’s Science Diet foods are made for every stage of a healthy pet’s life.
There is also a specialty range for healthy pets that require additional nutritional support in areas such as weight, dental health or skin and stomach sensitivities.
Learn more about Hill's Science Diet Cat Food.
100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. At Hill’s, we’re dedicated to making foods your pet will love. If you’re not satisfied for any reason with a product purchased from one of our authorised sellers, simply return the unused portion to the place of purchase for your money back or a replacement product.
Developed by a team
of PhD nutritionists
and veterinarians.
Precise nutritional support for your cat.
Cutting edge
food science.
No artificial flavours.
Not artificially
preserved.
Hill’s Science Diet Specialty range is made with an optimal selection of ingredients and nutrients that work with your cat's biology.
BIOLOGY-BASED
NUTRITION
OPTIONS FOR HEALTHY CATS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
ORAL CARE
Clinically proven kibble technology to reduce plaque and tartar
build-up
PERFECT WEIGHT
Breakthrough weight management nutrition for safe and effective weight loss
HAIRBALL CONTROL
Nutrition to help avoid hairball formation in cats
SENSITIVE SKIN & STOMACH
Optimal digestive health formula with prebiotic fibre. Nourishes skin & promoted a lustrous coat
SENIOR VITALITY
Supports brain health, interaction, energy and vitality for dogs 7 and older
Finally found something my 12 years old cat will eat ! Very happy with it
Fantastic service. Arrived next morning. Definitely be using again
All orders are dispatched from Petdirect’s Auckland and Christchurch warehouses, offering fast, reliable delivery throughout New Zealand.
Free shipping on orders $79.00 and over
Flat $5.90 delivery for smaller orders
This is ideal for urgent pet supply needs within the Auckland and Christchurch regions.
Available in eligible Auckland and Christchurch suburbs only.
See our shipping & delivery page for more information
You have 30 days to return products in original condition if you change your mind. Courier costs apply for change-of-mind returns.
If we made a mistake or your order is faulty or damaged, we’ll make it right — and cover the return shipping.
In-person returns are welcome at our Auckland store or Christchurch warehouse (by appointment).
See our full returns & refunds policy for more detail