With chicken as the #1 ingredient, Nutrience Original gives adult cats the taste they love in a complete & balanced, affordable premium diet.
Simple, wholesome ingredients. No by-products and no artificial colours, flavours or preservatives. We promise your cat will love the taste of Nutrience. Purchase with the confidence of our 100% money-back guarantee.
Chicken meal, brown rice, oatmeal, green peas, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), dried beet pulp, natural chicken flavour, egg product, flaxseed, calcium carbonate, brewer’s yeast, salmon oil (source of DHA), blueberries, cranberries, carrots, vitamins and minerals [see table for full list], potassium chloride, DL-methionine, lecithin, taurine, chicory root extract, choline chloride, salt, yeast extract, L-lysine, yucca schidigera extract.
| Guaranteed Analysis | Amount |
| Crude protein min | 28% |
| Crude fat min | 18% |
| Crude fiber max | 3.5% |
| Moisture max | 10% |
| Ash max | 7.0% |
| Calcium min | 1% |
| Phosphorus min | 0.8% |
| Magnesium max | 0.1% |
| Vitamin A min | 25,000 IU/kg |
| Vitamin E min | 130 IU/kg |
| Vitamin D3 min | 1,600 IU/kg |
| Vitamin E min | 130 IU/kg |
| Taurine min | 0.15% |
| Ascorbic acid* (Vitamin C) min | 60 mg/kg |
| Omega-6 fatty acids* min | 4.0% |
| Omega-3 fatty acids* min | 0.6% |
*Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profiles. AAFCO:Nutrience Original Healthy Adult is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance.
KCAL: 3,600 kcal/kg or 395 kcal/cup ME
Nutrience Original meets the nutritional requirements of adult cats. How much food your cat needs depends on their size, age, activity level and environment. Simply start with our recommendations, adjust as needed, and make sure to always have fresh water available.
Changing to Nutrience
It is always important to gradually transition your cat from one food to another, even when changing formulas within the same brand.
Start with around 25% Nutrience mixed with 75% old food on day one. Slowly increase the amount of Nutrience over 7 days. Gradually decrease the amount of the old food over the same time.
| Adult Weight | Cups per day |
| 1kg | 1/4 of a cup |
| 3kg | 1/2 a cup |
| 5kg | 3/4 of a cup |
| 7kg | 1 cup |
1 cup (8 oz) = 110 grams
Nutrience took its name from the word ‘science’ and the word ‘nutrient’ from the latin word ‘nutriens’ meaning to nourish or feed. These guiding principles have led Nutrience to providing dogs and cats with complete and balanced diets for over 30 years. Proper nourishment has been at the core of Nutrience’s philosophy and continues to fuel its innovation. All Nutrience formulas meet the nutritional standards set by AAFCO with ingredients that are humanely raised and sustainably harvested. Here at Nutrience, we believe that a healthy lifestyle begins in the bowl.
Crafted in small batches in our very own kitchen located in British Columbia, Canada, Nutrience formulas are made with locally sourced proteins, fruits, and vegetables. Our 9.98 million square kilometers of endless lakes, rivers and forests stretching from the Maritimes to the British Columbia coasts provide us with some of the best raw ingredients for our dog and cat foods and treats. We take great pride in sourcing fresh poultry, meats, wild-caught fish, and produce directly from Canadian farmers, ranchers and fishermen –chicken and turkey from Fraser Valley; beef and bison from the Prairies; or any of the wild-caught fish that is plentiful in the cold, clear waters of the Pacific Northwest.
The Nutrience ‘No Bad Anything’ promise represents our unwavering attention to quality & ongoing commitment to natural, wholesome nutrition.
Everything Original & Grain Free offer, plus the benefits of raw yet with the convenience of kibble. SubZero is the pinnacle of super premium food for pet owners who will not compromise on their pet’s nutrition. Fresh, never frozen protein. Grain free formulas for all breeds & lifestages. SubZero packs a protein punch with protein-rich kibble PLUS freeze-dried raw chunks of chicken or fish, called NutriBoost, which captures the raw goodness of fresh meat & combines it with a complete & balanced, easy to feed kibble formula. SubZero dog formulas are minimum 38% protein & cat formulas minimum 42% protein. Amazing taste for fussy eaters. Coconut oil & marine-source omega-3 for skin & coat. Wholesome fruits, vegetables & botanicals, prebiotics & probiotics.
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.
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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