The Most Important Nutrients in Your Cat's Food
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Nutrients can be found in a variety of sources, but the right ingredients help deliver optimal nutrition for optimal health. All Hill's™ Science Diet™ cat foods contain the right ingredients to create a proper foundation for good health. This is just one of the reasons that Hill's Science Diet brand is the #1 vet recommended cat food to feed their own cats.
| Vitamin | Source | Benefit |
| A | Fish oil, liver, Vitamin A supplements | Supports vision, healthy skin and a healthy immune system |
| D | Liver, Vitamin D supplements | Helps build bones and teeth |
| E+C | Vegetable oils, Vitamin E+C supplements | Helps protect cells and supports a healthy immune system |
| Mineral | Source | Benefit |
| Omega 3+6 | Eggs, fish oil, flaxseed | Promotes healthy skin and a shiny coat |
| Calcium | Chicken meal, lamb meal, fish meal | Supports healthy, strong bones and teeth; helps blood clot and muscles work |
| Phosphorus | Meats, eggs, dairy products | Supports healthy, strong bones and teeth; helps cells and muscles function |
| Sodium | Mineral mix | Maintains body fluid levels and helps muscle movement |
| Energy Supplying Nutrients | Source | Benefit |
| Proteins | Chicken by-product meal, corn gluten meal and ground whole grain wheat | Helps build strong cells |
| Carbohydrates | Corn gluten meal, flaxseed and ground whole grain corn | Provides an easily absorbed, quick source of energy |
| Fats | Dried egg product, fish oil and soybean oil | Helps your cat store energy for later |
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