OVERLAND PARK, KAN. — Hill’s Pet Nutrition announced the expansion of its Science Diet pet food line with new Puppy and Kitten Sensitive Stomach & Skin formulas. According to the company, the new recipes are formulated to be highly digestible with prebiotic fibers that promote healthy skin and coat and better stool quality. 

The first year of a puppy or kitten’s life is a time of rapid growth and development, with 80% of a puppy’s lifetime growth and 90% of a kitten’s occurring during that time period, according to Hill’s Pet Nutrition. The new recipes are designed to provide young pets with optimal nutrition that supports their overall health and wellbeing during this pivotal time.

“Pet parents with a new puppy or kitten can face a big learning curve,” said Karen Shenoy, US chief veterinary officer at Hill’s Pet Nutrition. “Between focusing on making the best decisions for your new pet, to conquering behavior and potty or litter-box training, those early days can sometimes feel more like an obstacle course than a walk in the park. Providing puppies and kittens with a food specifically formulated to meet their unique needs — from cognitive development to digestive wellbeing — is essential.”

Available in both dry and wet options, the new formulas are crafted to focus on digestive health, skin and coat health, brain and eye development, and growing muscles. They contain prebiotic fibers to improve digestion and nutrient absorption, vitamin E and omega-6 fatty acids for coat and skin health, and essential fatty acids, such as DHA from fish oil, to support healthy brain and eye development. 

“Our new Science Diet Puppy and Kitten Sensitive Stomach & Skin recipes are backed by science and formulated with ingredients carefully selected to support optimal digestive and skin health, giving pet parents peace of mind knowing they are providing their furry companions with the best possible start in life,” Shenoy added.

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