How to get it? With nutrition that thinks ahead.

Recommended For: Kittens 1-12 months; developed as our most advanced Iams nutrition ever.
The Most Advanced Iams Nutrition for a Lifetime of Love.
Iams is deeply committed to enhancing the well-being of dogs and cats for a lifetime of love with your pet. It is this commitment that inspired Iams nutritionists to work closely with veterinarians and create the ultimate Iams food for all your cat's nutritional needs. The result is Iams Premium Protection.
The nutrient-rich chicken by-product meal in Iams Premium Protection is an excellent source of protein. It naturally contains minerals and amino acids essential to cats. Our products contain only highly refined chicken by-product meal, which has enhanced quality and nutritional value.
This Iams Premium Protection formula has PreBiotics that work inside the digestive tract to promote healthy digestion and strong defenses.
Iams Premium Protection Kitten Features:
Premium Protection is precisely formulated using only our highest-quality ingredients and these additional enhancements:
Premium Protection is Iams' Most Advanced Nutrition, Built from Iams' Highest-Quality Ingredients. Guaranteed* Learn why Iams is so confident about our quality.
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Chicken, Corn Meal, Chicken By-Product Meal, Poultry By-Product Meal, Animal Fat (preserved with mixed Tocopherols, a source of Vitamin E), Dried Egg Product, Dried Beet Pulp, Natural Flavor, Corn Grits, Fish Oil (preserved with mixed Tocopherols, a source of Vitamin E), Potassium Chloride, Brewer's Dried Yeast, Fructooligosaccharides, DL-Methionine, Choline Chloride, Salt, Vitamin E Supplement, Calcium Carbonate, Vitamins (Niacin, Ascorbic Acid, Vitamin A Acetate, Calcium Pantothenate, Biotin, Thiamine Mononitrate (source of vitamin B1), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (source of vitamin B6), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement (source of vitamin B2), Inositol, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid), Minerals (Zinc Oxide, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Potassium Iodide, Cobalt Carbonate), Rosemary Extract.
| Nutrient | (percent) |
|---|---|
| Crude Protein minimum | 34.0% |
| Crude Fat minimum | 22.0% |
| Crude Fiber maximum | 3.0% |
| Moisture maximum | 10.0% |
| Ash maximum | 7.0% |
| Magnesium maximum | 0.10% |
| Vitamin E minimum | 250 IU/kg |
| Taurine minimum | 0.16% |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid minimum | 0.07%* |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids minimum | 2.5%* |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids minimum | 0.25%* |
*Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profiles. Iams Premium Protection Kitten is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profiles for gestation, lactation and growth.
| Weight of Kitten (lbs.) | 4 - 19 Weeks | 20 - 29 Weeks | 30 - 39 Weeks | 40 - 49 Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 lb. | 1/4 c | - | - | - |
| 2 lbs. | 1/2 c | 1/4 c | - | - |
| 4 lbs. | 1 c | 1/2 c | 1/2 c | 1/3 c |
| 6 lbs. | 1 2/3 c | 3/4 c | 2/3 c | 1/2 c |
| 8 lbs. | 2 1/4 c | 1 c | 3/4 c | 2/3 c |
| 10 lbs. | - | 1 1/3 c | 1 c | 3/4 c |
| 12 lbs. | - | - | 1 1/4 c | 1 c |
| 16 lbs. | - | - | - | - |
| 22 lbs. | - | - | - | - |
These guideline amounts are a starting point and your kitten may need more food depending on age, activity and temperament. In order to reach optimal body condition, you may need to adjust food intake. This chart represents the total recommended volume of food per day. You should divide the total recommended feeding amount by the number of times you feed your kitten per day to get the actual portion size per feeding.
4094 Kcal/KG, 427 Kcal/cup