Era Chicken and Turkey for Kittens is a grain-free dry food formulated to meet the nutritional needs of kittens from weaning to 6 months of age, supporting optimal growth and development.

Fresh chicken is the first ingredient at 28%, followed by 26% dehydrated turkey protein and 6% dehydrated chicken protein, delivering 40% crude protein to build lean muscle mass.

With 17% crude fat from chicken fat and 2% salmon oil, the food provides sufficient energy and essential fatty acids for growing kittens.

The inclusion of salmon oil supplies DHA (within the 0.4% omega-3 content) to support brain development, cognitive function, and vision.

Digestive health is enhanced through prebiotic inulin (from chicory root), MOS (from yeast), and inactivated probiotics (15×10⁹ cells/kg) to promote a stable gut microbiota.

Functional fibers like beet pulp and sweet potato aid in stool quality and digestion, while low crude fiber (1.8%) supports efficient nutrient absorption.

Ascophyllum nodosum seaweed (0.2%) supports dental hygiene by reducing plaque buildup, contributing to early oral care.

Taurine (2500 mg/kg), L-carnitine (75 mg/kg), and L-methionine (2500 mg/kg) are included for cardiovascular support, metabolism, and urinary system function.

Pros:

• High protein content: Delivers 40% crude protein from fresh and dehydrated poultry sources to support rapid growth and muscle development.

• DHA-rich omega profile: Omega-3 fatty acids (0.4%) from salmon oil support brain, vision, and nervous system development in early life stages.

• Digestive support: This supplement contains probiotics, MOS, and FOS to help stabilize gut flora and improve digestion in sensitive or transitioning kittens.

• Dental health aid: Seaweed (0.2%) offers natural anti-plaque properties to support early oral hygiene habits.

• Immunity and antioxidant support: Includes high vitamin E (800 mg/kg), vitamin C (350 mg/kg), and zinc (130 mg/kg) to reinforce immune defense.

• Grain-free and hypoallergenic: Formulated without grains, using chickpeas, peas, and sweet potato as alternative carbohydrate sources.

Cons:

• Low calcium and phosphorus: At 0.8% calcium and 0.6% phosphorus, the mineral levels may be lower than those of some kitten-specific formulas for bone development.

• Moderate ash level: At 6.7%, the crude ash content is acceptable but could be better optimized for growth and mineral balance.

• No organ meat variety: The formula lacks a broad range of organ meats, relying mainly on hydrolyzed chicken liver.

• Legume presence: This includes peas, chickpeas, and pea flour, which may add plant protein and carbohydrate density not ideal for obligate carnivores.

• Limited fresh fish: While salmon oil is used, no whole or fresh fish ingredients are included beyond poultry sources.

• Short age window: It is recommended only up to 6 months of age, necessitating a formula change soon after early kittenhood.