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Everyday Health Indoor Kitten Chicken & Rice Dry Cat Food
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Everyday Health Indoor Kitten Chicken & Rice Dry Cat Food

Cat · Dry Kitten All Breed Sizes

This is a with-grain dry food formulated specifically for growing indoor kittens. It uses deboned chicken and chicken meal as the main protein sources, with rice, corn, and soy providing additional energy. The recipe includes added omega fats, taurine, and prebiotics to support healthy development and digestion during the growth stage.

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Over-the-counter AAFCO No recalls

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KibbleLab Score
8.8 out of 10

Strong Choice

This dry formula is designed for indoor kittens and provides a solid, balanced nutrient profile for growth. It offers good protein and fat levels for developing kittens, with chicken-based proteins and added omega fatty acids and taurine. It should suit most healthy kittens who do well on chicken and grains and are kept primarily indoors.

Nutritional profile 10.0
Ingredient composition 8.0
Adequacy substantiation 7.0
Health considerations 10.0

Computed from 4 of 4 applicable checks. Missing data is skipped, never counted against a food.

The KibbleLab Score (1–10) is assessed from publicly available product data. Our evaluation is science-based, not marketing-based.

Nutritional profile Protein, fat, fiber on a dry-matter basis, for the stated life stage and format
Adequacy substantiation Complete and balanced substantiation; feeding trials valued higher
Ingredient composition Screened for unnamed sources, artificial additives, and label protein inflation. Not a quality ranking.
Health considerations Pulse-heavy grain-free (DCM) pattern and recall history
Verified manufacturer evidence A small bonus when we can verify evidence addressing WSAVA selection criteria
9.0 - 10 Top Pick
8.0 - 8.9 Strong Choice
7.0 - 7.9 Solid Option
6.0 - 6.9 Worth a Conversation
Below 6.0 Review Carefully

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At a Glance

Marketed Benefits
Where these benefits come from Benefits the manufacturer highlights in its own product marketing. KibbleLab lists them for reference and does not verify these claims.
Skin Coat Health Dental Care Immune Support Digestive Health Eye Health Brain Health
Suitable For
Kitten All Breed Sizes
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Nutritional Perspective

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Strengths

  • Chicken and chicken meal lead the ingredient list, giving growing kittens a good source of animal protein.
  • Protein and fat levels are appropriate for kitten growth, helping support energy needs and development.
  • Contains added omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, which can support skin, coat, and brain development.
  • Formulated to meet AAFCO nutrient profiles for growth, so it is complete and balanced for kittens.

Considerations

  • Contains chicken, egg, corn, and soy, which can be problem ingredients for kittens with known food allergies or sensitivities.
  • This is a dry-only diet, so making sure your kitten drinks enough water or gets some wet food alongside it can be helpful.
  • The calorie density is fairly high, so careful portion control is important to avoid excess weight gain in indoor kittens.
Scored using the rubric of an NAVC Certified Pet Nutrition Coach (PNCC). This is informational, not veterinary advice.

Full Ingredient List

Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Brewers Rice, Corn Protein Concentrate, Corn, Soybean Meal, Chicken Fat (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Dried Egg Product, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Natural Flavor, Dicalcium Phosphate, Potassium Chloride, Fish Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols) (Source Of EPA And DHA), Inulin, Choline Chloride, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (Source Of Vitamin K Activity), Calcium Iodate, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Sodium Hexametaphosphate, Minerals (Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Sodium Selenite), Taurine, Citric Acid (A Preservative), Mixed Tocopherols (A Preservative), Rosemary Extract

Ingredients and analysis reflect manufacturer data at the time of our last update and can change without notice. Always check the actual product packaging before feeding.

Ingredient filtering helps identify compatible options but is not a substitute for a veterinary elimination diet.

Top 5 Ingredients Explained

01
Chicken
Chicken is a common animal-based protein in dog and cat foods, supplying essential amino acids, B vitamins, and energy-dense fats that support muscle maintenance, growth, and overall health; for cats it also contributes toward dietary taurine but must be present in sufficient amounts or provided via supplementation. It is prized for its digestibility and palatability, though some pets develop sensitivities or allergies to chicken, and nutritional value and safety depend on ingredient quality and processing—raw chicken carries pathogen risks and whole bones can pose choking or GI hazards.
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02
Chicken
Chicken is a common animal-based protein in dog and cat foods, supplying essential amino acids, B vitamins, and energy-dense fats that support muscle maintenance, growth, and overall health; for cats it also contributes toward dietary taurine but must be present in sufficient amounts or provided via supplementation. It is prized for its digestibility and palatability, though some pets develop sensitivities or allergies to chicken, and nutritional value and safety depend on ingredient quality and processing—raw chicken carries pathogen risks and whole bones can pose choking or GI hazards.
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03
Brewer's Rice
Brewer’s rice is a milling byproduct of rice processing made up of small broken white rice kernels commonly used in pet foods as a highly digestible carbohydrate source, filler and binder that provides readily available energy for dogs and cats while contributing little protein, fat or fiber. It is generally gentle on the stomach and cost‑effective, but diets using it must supply other ingredients for essential nutrients; pet owners should note its relatively high glycemic load (relevant for weight or diabetic pets), the potential for trace environmental contaminants associated with rice, and not confuse it with brewer’s yeast.
04
Corn Protein Concentrate
Corn protein concentrate is a plant-derived, concentrated protein ingredient produced by removing much of the starch from corn and is used in pet foods to increase protein content as a vegetarian/plant-based protein source. It is economical and shelf-stable but has lower biological value and digestibility than most animal proteins, is relatively low in key amino acids such as lysine and provides little or no taurine for cats, so diets relying on it should be carefully formulated and supplemented; a small number of pets may also show sensitivity to corn.
05
Corn
Corn is commonly used in dog and cat foods as a digestible source of carbohydrates and calories, and it also provides some plant protein, fiber, B vitamins and minerals while helping with kibble structure and palatability. While generally safe and economical, corn is relatively high in starch and has an incomplete amino acid profile for obligate carnivores (cats), can be a source of mycotoxin contamination if poorly stored, and although true corn allergies are uncommon, some pets may be sensitive, so quality and proper formulation with animal proteins are important.
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Nutritional Breakdown

How to read As Fed versus Dry Matter As fed shows the numbers straight off the label, water included. Dry matter removes the water so you can compare a wet food and a dry food fairly.
As Fed
Crude Protein (min)
34.00%
Low High
Crude Fat (min)
16.00%
Low High
Crude Fat (max)
19.00%
Low High
Crude Fiber (max)
3.50%
Low High
Moisture (max)
10.00%
Low High
3750
kcal / Kg
391
kcal / Cup
Moderate
Calorie density category
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Product Details & Brand

Product Specs

Lifestage Kitten
Breed size All Breed Sizes
Texture Kibble
Food type Dry

AAFCO Nutritional Adequacy
What is AAFCO Association of American Feed Control Officials. It sets the nutritional adequacy standards US pet foods are measured against.

Complete & balanced Yes
AAFCO life stages Growth (puppy/kitten)
Substantiation Formulation
Authority® Chicken & Rice Formula Indoor Kitten Food is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) Cat Food Nutrient Profiles for growth.

Brand

Authority is PetSmart's exclusive private-label pet food brand for dogs and cats across puppy, kitten, adult, and senior life stages. The lineup includes dry kibble and wet/canned foods, with formulas marketed around a prebiotic blend and everyday, healthy-weight, and sensitive stomach and skin needs. It is positioned as an affordable store brand sold at PetSmart.

Price tier $$

Manufacturer

Company name PetSmart LLC
Founded 1986
Headquarters Phoenix, Arizona, USA
Manufacturing type Co Packer
Manufacturing country United States
Manufacturing oversight

PetSmart does not manufacture Simply Nourish itself; production is handled by third-party suppliers, and the manufacturer and country of production vary by product.

Manufacturing details are compiled from public sources and not independently verified; they may not reflect contract manufacturing or co-packing.

Recall History

No recalls on record

No recall is listed for Authority Everyday Health Indoor Kitten Chicken & Rice Dry Cat Food.

Source: FDA animal food recall listings back to January 2019 · Checked daily, last on Sep 2, 2026

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We have no recalls on record for Authority. We track the FDA's animal food recall listings back to January 2019 and publish every pet food recall automatically. A filing that isn't pet food may not appear here.

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