Blackwood Chicken Meal & Rice Recipe Kitten Formula Dry Cat Food
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Give your new kitten something to purr about with Blackwood Chicken Meal & Rice Recipe Kitten Formula Dry Cat Food. This recipe is a flavorful, easy-to-digest meal that delivers superior nutrition in every bowl. Slow-cooked in small batches, this delicious diet will create results you'll see when you look at your healthy, happy kitten—and you can feel confident that each bite was crafted with care. It's an everyday diet for growing kittens, made with super-premium, all-natural chicken protein that delivers optimal nutrition for optimal wellness. Plus, it's boosted with probiotics to aid in digestion, and contains no artificial flavors or colors. Now you know what the meow about town is about.
Key Benefits- Wholesome nutrition comes together to create an easy-to-digest recipe that delivers superior nourishment in every bowl.
- Boosted with omega-6 & -3 fatty acids to help support your feline's skin and coat health.
- Cooked in small batches, so you know that each bite was crafted with care.
- Includes plenty of taurine to support your kitty's eye and heart health.
- Features vitamins, minerals, and antioxidant nutrients to help support your cat's immune function.
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Item Number79087
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Weight4.0 pounds
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LifestageKitten
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Food FormDry Food
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Special DietNo Corn No Wheat No Soy, Pea-Free
Chicken Meal, Brown Rice, Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Millet, Egg Product, Herring Meal, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Brewers Dried Yeast, Natural Flavor, Whole Ground Flaxseed, Lecithin, Menhaden Fish Oil, Dl-Methionine, Potassium Chloride, L-Lysine, Carrot, Celery, Beet, Parsley, Lettuce, Watercress, Spinach, Calcium Carbonate, Cranberry, Taurine, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Salt, Ascorbic Acid, Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Organic Dried Kelp, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin A Acetate, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Citric Acid, Folic Acid, Iron Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Manganese Sulfate, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganous Oxide, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate.
Caloric Content4,204 kcal/kg, 493 kcal/cup, 4 kcal/g
Guaranteed Analysis | |
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Crude Protein | 33.0% min |
Crude Fat | 21.0% min |
Crude Fiber | 3.0% max |
Moisture | 10.0% max |
Ash | 7.5% max |
Omega-6 (Linoleic Acid) | 4.2% min |
Omega-3 (Linolenic Acid) | 0.6% min |
Weight | 4 - 19 Weeks Daily Feeding (cup) | 20 - 29 Weeks Daily Feeding (cup) | 30 - 39 Weeks Daily Feeding (cup) | 40 - 49 Weeks Daily Feeding (cup) |
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1 lb | 1/8 | 1/4 | — | — |
2 lbs | 1/2 | 1/4 | — | — |
4 lbs | 1 | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1/3 |
6 lbs | 1 2/3 | 3/4 | 2/3 | 1/2 |
8 lbs | 2 1/4 | 1 1/4 | 3/4 | 2/3 |
10 lbs | — | 1 1/3 | 1 | 3/4 |
12 lbs | — | — | 1 1/3 | 1 |
These are quantity suggestions. The actual amount you feed your pet may vary, depending greatly upon the breed, activity level, metabolism and your preferences. Standard 8 oz. measuring cup. Fresh, clean water should be available to your pet at all times.

Time-Honored Family Tradition
Handcrafting premium pet food in small batches is a long-standing Blackwood tradition. For three generations, they've created nutritious, flavorful recipes at their family owned and operated facility in Ohio. Their commitment to tradition and quality starts with choosing the right ingredients. That's why they've spent years building lasting relationships with suppliers they trust and know on a first-name basis.


Slow Cooked for Better Nutrition
Blackwood has been perfecting their process of slow cooking for over 20 years to create an appetizing and more digestible pet food. This method leaves valuable proteins, vitamins and minerals intact, making them more bio-available. It helps maximize useable energy, which leads to increased stamina and nutrient uptake, better immune system response and—best of all—less stool.
Quality Guaranteed in Every Bowl
Blackwood takes care in every step of preparation. They use only the finest all-natural ingredients that contribute to your pet's healthy lifestyle, which means no artificial flavors or colors. And because they own their own facility, Blackwood can ensure the integrity of their diets. All products undergo 360-degree quality control and are tested before they're even shipped, and all dry food is made right here in the USA.


A Special Diet for a Special Cat
Blackwood's Special Diet line is the perfect meal match for kitties with food sensitivities and unique dietary needs. There are three grain-free canned cat food options that are made with naturally delicious proteins, New Zealand green lipped mussels and a soothing pumpkin puree.
Trusted, All-Natural Ingredients
Blackwood recipes contain no artificial flavors or colors and are purposely formulated with natural ingredients from handpicked suppliers. Check out the health benefits of these featured ingredients from Blackwood's premium cat foods:

BROWN RICE
Quality source of carbohydrates, with higher protein, lower starch, and substantial fiber levels that contribute to healthy digestion.

CRANBERRIES
Rich in antioxidants, dietary fiber, manganese and vitamin K, and supports immune system and urinary health.

SPINACH
Full of carotenoids, including beta-carotene and lutein, and also contains quercetin, a phytochemical with antioxidant properties.

MENHADEN FISH OIL
Naturally rich in EPA and DHA, and it provides the most bio-available source of these omega-3 fatty acids.

CARROTS
Excellent source of fiber and minerals, and a natural source of beta-carotene, an antioxidant essential for neutralizing free radicals.
Compare Blackwood Dry Food Lines
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Everyday Adult and Indoor Cat Food |
Everyday Lean/Senior Cat Food |
Grain-Free (Special Diet) Dry and Canned Cat Food |
Kitten Food |
Original Cat Food |
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PROTEIN | All-Natural Chicken Meal and Herring Meal | All-Natural Chicken Meal and Menhaden Fish Meal | Combination of Premium Fish and Poultry | All-Natural Chicken Meal and Herring Meal | Blend of All-Natural Chicken Meal and Whitefish Meal |
PROTEIN, FAT, FIBER | Adult: 30%, 17%, 3% Indoor: 30%, 12%, 3% |
30%, 11%, 3.2% | Dry: 38-40%, 18%, 4% | 33%, 21%, 3% | 30%, 15%, 3% |
FEATURED ALL-NATURAL INGREDIENTS | Brown Rice, Cranberries, Spinach, Menhaden Fish Oil | Carrots, Spinach, Menhaden Fish Oil, Cranberries | Carrots, Spinach, Blueberry and Cranberries | Carrots, Spinach, Menhaden Fish Oil, Cranberries | Brown Rice, Ground Flaxseed, Organic Dried Kelp, Menhaden Fish Oil |
LIFE STAGE | Adult | Senior (and/or Overweight Cats) | All Life Stages | Kitten | All Life Stages |
WHOLE GRAINS | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
GRAIN-FREE | No | No | Yes | No | No |
No CORN, WHEAT OR SOY | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
About Blackwood
Blackwood is a family owned and operated company that believes in honoring long-held traditions. They take the time to do things the right way. Ingredients are sourced from suppliers they know by name, and their premium pet foods are slow cooked in small batches at their own Ohio facility. That's why they can guarantee the highest quality of everything they produce. For more than 20 years, they've been perfecting recipes that are the most appetizing and easy to digest.

Customer Reviews
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It gets eaten
By ThirstyKitty on Feb 23, 2021
She eats it just fine...when I don’t spoil her with wet food at each meal.
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Kitten loves it
By Bspillers on Apr 28, 2020
I have been feeding this to my kitten for about 6 months now and he loves it. The little kibbles are round with a hole in the middle and he never had a problem biting them. I will definitely continue feeding him the adult formula after a few more months.
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She hates it.
By Angie on Feb 12, 2020
My eight month old kitten never took a single bite. The first time she sniffed it, she walked away. Of course, every cat is different, but I recommend not wasting your money on this. I just ended up donating it.
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Improved coat condition (ferret food topper)
By Rasmusandapollo on Nov 22, 2019
Review for ferret owners and curious kitten owners :D I only add 5% of this food to my ferrets food mix pate. I serve the pate 3x a day and I would not feed this in kibble form to my ferret because he could choke on it (better form for kittens). I feed primarily Wysong: 45% ferret digestive, 40% ferret archetypal 2, 10% growth formula, and the last 5% Blackwood kitten. Ever since adding the Blackwood kitten I've noticed an improvement in stool, coat condition, energy levels. I added this food because my ferret was plucking his tail, and his coat was dull. A few months later his coat improved, and his tail plucking decreased. I recently switched shampoo and conditioner and his coat is amazing Review for ferret owners and curious kitten owners :D I only add 5% of this food to my ferrets food mix pate. I serve the pate 3x a day and I would not feed this in kibble form to my ferret because he could choke on it (better form for kittens). I feed primarily Wysong: 45% ferret digestive, 40% ferret archetypal 2, 10% growth formula, and the last 5% Blackwood kitten. Ever since adding the Blackwood kitten I've noticed an improvement in stool, coat condition, energy levels. I added this food because my ferret was plucking his tail, and his coat was dull. A few months later his coat improved, and his tail plucking decreased. I recently switched shampoo and conditioner and his coat is amazing now and he's stopped plucking his tail. YAY! I recommend this kitten food as an additive to your ferrets pate or ducksoup. I would also recommend this for kittens. … more
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Great ingredients, but my kittens don't like it.
By 4Kitties on Nov 14, 2019
This is a high quality kitten food, but neither of my kittens like it. The only way I can get them to eat it is to mix it with broth from Miko canned food. The adult cats didn't like the adult formula either. I bought this because Chewy is still shipping the old formula in the brand I want and I'm trying to avoid wheat, gluten, corn, soy, peas, and potatoes. I guess I'll have to keep trying foods until I find something that's both healthy and appetizing to them. I'm giving it 2 stars because none of my 4 cats liked this brand, but I still recommend this food for cats that do, as the ingredients are excellent.
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Great kitten dry food
By Laurie on Sep 17, 2019
Blackwood again nails it with the kitten formula. They love it, and knowing it is packed with nutritious ingredients makes this food a no brainer going forward. Hoping for a promo,but will purchase either way.
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Surprisingly Popular
By Liavdra on Sep 16, 2018 Top 1000 Contributor
Gave this new brand a trial. All members of my feline family, not just the youngest, have given every evidence they like it. I hand-blend it with some other choice kibble from other lines. When I go to empty & refill their bowls, very few of these little "donuts" are left to empty out.
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Kittens liked it
By Maximilian on May 26, 2018
One of the kittens we got from the shelter used to eat really quick and then throw it all up a few minutes later. This food has an odd shape that forced her to learn how to chew and not scarf down a meal. It filled them up quickly so we could reduce portion sizes. I ended up moving to Taste of the Wild because they prefer that taste, but I really like this food for kittens. The fact that it's made locally in Ohio makes it that much better!
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Happy, healthy shiny kitten!
By Jennifer on Feb 5, 2018
Our kitten loves this food, his coat is super glossy, shiny and sleek. I had them on another "4 star" cat food but runny eyes, poor coat was NOT a good sign. Now, his runny eyes are gone, his coat is amazing, he has lots of energy and seems to feel great! I was so happy with his healthy reaction to this food - I have now switched our adult cat to the Blackwood Adult cat food - and I'm seeing not only a distinct increase in his energy, but his runny eyes are gone as well, his coat is getting better & he gobbles up the food happily! Both my adult daughters have switched to Blackwood for their cats - & we're all in agreement - with the healthy results we see in our kitties!
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Kittens seem to like it
By AnotherReviewer on Feb 18, 2018
I just got some foster kittens, so I thought I would give this a try. My foster cats have typically responded well to the Blackwood food for adults, and these kittens seem to like the Blackwood Kitten food. I even mixed it a few times with another kitten food, and they simply sorted through the bowl and ate only the Blackwood. I would recommend this item, especially as you can get it in a smaller bag to try.