Nutro Wholesome Essentials Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Kitten Dry Cat Food, 3-lb bag

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  • Nutro Wholesome Essentials Kitten Dry Cat Food is made with real chicken as the #1 ingredient.
  • Crafted with DHA, an omega-3 fatty acid, to help support healthy brain and eye development.
  • Includes calcium to help build strong bones and joints in your growing feline.
  • Fortified with essential vitamins, minerals, and amino acids to help support a healthy heart.
  • This dry cat food recipe is made with non-GMO ingredients and no chicken by-product meal, corn, wheat, or soy.

Ingredient Information

Feeding Instructions

Questions & Answers

9 Customer Questions


What is the size in inches of this food? Also, does the fish meal in this food contain ethoxyquin?


I have 2 adults and 3 4mo old kittens. they keep eating each other's food. can I feed them all adult food. I have tried everything I can think of to stop them nothing's working.

Answer by ChewyAug 26, 2020
Kittens need more protein and fat while adult cats should avoid too much fat or protein to maintain a healthy weight. It is best to give them their own specific food.

how long can kittens eat kitten food

Answer by ChewyOct 18, 2020
This recipe is recommended for kittens up to 52 weeks of age (13 months). If you have any questions regarding your pet's health, please contact your veterinarian.

What is the ash content?

Answer by ChewyJun 20, 2018
This formula has an Ash content of 7.774% on an as fed basis.

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Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
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Customers Mention

Chewy identifies key considerations with the help of artificial intelligence and our veterinarians.

Digestibility

86% Positive

Ingredient Quality

91% Positive

Nutritional Content

91% Positive

Palatability

90% Positive

205 Customer Reviews



Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Kelly on Dec 26, 2025

Good bite size for little kitties

I’ve fed all my cats Nutro as their kibble over the 34 years I’ve had cats and never had any problems or refusals from my fur babies. All my cats have been pretty

I’ve fed all my cats Nutro as their kibble over the 34 years I’ve had cats and never had any problems or refusals from my fur babies. All my cats have been pretty healthy and lived well into their teens (except for 1 who had chronic renal insufficiency, she only made it to 13 years). I feed my cats mostly moist and meats, but this is my go to brand for dry. My new, old guy (recently adopted) likes it too!


Rated 4 out of 5 stars
By Emily on Nov 16, 2025

Bought for Feral Kitten

We had a kitten wander into our garage and make a new home. She was majorly underweight and it only took a couple of weeks of feeding this to get her looking much

We had a kitten wander into our garage and make a new home. She was majorly underweight and it only took a couple of weeks of feeding this to get her looking much healthier and shiney. She loved the taste right away and has no problem finishing her bowl or with any stomach issues after. My only complaint is that the bag isn't resealable. So, if you don't have a separate, airtight pet food container, I'd recommend getting one to pour this into.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Daniela on Nov 5, 2025

Cat goes crazy for this

Ever since my cat was a kitten she preferred the Kitten Nutro line over Science Hill's, so I continued with the adult version and she is very healthy as the vet

Ever since my cat was a kitten she preferred the Kitten Nutro line over Science Hill's, so I continued with the adult version and she is very healthy as the vet said.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Ross on Sep 16, 2025

kitten dry food

had a full grown rescue that was severly anemic and needed to pack on the lbs. got wet and dry kitten food . this dry was very small beads , worked really well ALL

had a full grown rescue that was severly anemic and needed to pack on the lbs. got wet and dry kitten food . this dry was very small beads , worked really well ALL the kids were trying to get in it ! kitty gained 4 lbs in a week ! wodnerful !


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Dawn on Jul 16, 2025

Good Kibble Size

The kitten we got had been eating Kitten Chow and was really struggling. We started him on this immediately and he improved quickly! The kibble size is so much better

The kitten we got had been eating Kitten Chow and was really struggling. We started him on this immediately and he improved quickly! The kibble size is so much better for little mouths and I trust the nutrition of Nutro! It doesn’t hurt that he lives the flavor and doesn’t hesitate to eat! In just a few weeks his overall health improved dramatically, and his coat is so luxurious!


Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Kathy on Dec 31, 2025

Small kibble.

My two juvenile male cats didn't like this for some reason.

My two juvenile male cats didn't like this for some reason.


Rated 4 out of 5 stars
By Becky on Jun 10, 2025

Great for picky petite cats

I have 8 indoor rescued cats ranging from 3 to 13 years. My youngest 3 year old (kitten) is extremely picky and refuses wet food with exception to licky treats

I have 8 indoor rescued cats ranging from 3 to 13 years. My youngest 3 year old (kitten) is extremely picky and refuses wet food with exception to licky treats. She has been a snacker since she was a bottle baby rescued with her siblings at 5 weeks. The others in the litter finished their bottles and food right away but she was a snacker back then and isn't changing as she ages. Her siblings except for one were adopted and even though her brother eats like a regular cat, she prefers dry food but will enjoy a portion of a churu. This is an auto ship staple because she has consistently liked it and it gives her more calories for her super active lifestyle of zooming through the house, picking on her older housemates and trying to catch the birds on the cat tv. The kibbles are very tiny encouraging her to eat a little more for her tiny tummy. She is fed Nutro kitten, Royal canin digestive and offered wet food twice a day. (Kitten Nutro is also her midday snack as she runs out of fuel for her activity level). She consistently will eat this food with her Royal canin digestive.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Angelica on Oct 3, 2025

Small pellets

My cat really enjoys this food vs her old brand, i love how small the pellets are, makes it much easier for her to chew

My cat really enjoys this food vs her old brand, i love how small the pellets are, makes it much easier for her to chew


Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Sukang on Aug 16, 2025

My kitten would rather starve

My foster kitten loves ANY food except this one. It’s very very unfortunate. The ONLY food he said no to..

My foster kitten loves ANY food except this one. It’s very very unfortunate. The ONLY food he said no to..


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Elizabeth on Aug 14, 2025

My kittens love it

These kitties look fabulous! Beautiful coat and growing like weeds

These kitties look fabulous! Beautiful coat and growing like weeds