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My 8-month kitten has a sensitive stomach. What wet food is best?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | neutered | 8 months and 12 days old | 11 lbs

What wet food do you recommend for a 8 month old kitten with a sensitive stomach

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on March 31st, 2021

Great question! I recommend Hill's Science Diet Healthy Cuisine Kitten Roasted Chicken & Rice Medley Canned Cat Food. It's really good for a sensitive tummy but is still formulated for kittens. I hope this helps!

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