# Zealandia Mousse Pate Chicken Kitten & Mama Cat Can | Gentle Wet Cat Food for Weaning & Nursing

## Zealandia Mousse Pate Chicken Kitten & Mama Cat Can

Like all Zealandia Kitten & Mama formulas, 95% of the recipe is meat, organs, and NZ Green Mussel. Five whole-animal lamb organ cuts — liver, lung, green tripe, heart, and kidney — deliver naturally occurring vitamins, CoQ10, digestive enzymes, and whole-prey micronutrients. NZ Green Mussel provides natural glucosamine and chondroitin for developing joints. New Zealand Goat Milk supports gentle digestion and brain development during the critical early weeks. Salmon Oil rounds out the formula with Omega-3 DHA and EPA for eye and neurological development.

Free-run NZ chicken is completely hormone-free and antibiotic-free, slow-cooked in broth for a deeply savoury aroma that draws even reluctant kittens to the bowl. Completely grain-free, carrageenan-free, BPA-free, with no artificial preservatives or flavourings. Made in Gisborne, New Zealand.

## Key Features

**Free-Run NZ Chicken — The Universal First Protein** — Chicken's familiar, mild aroma makes it the most reliably accepted flavour for weaning kittens being introduced to solid food. Hormone-free and antibiotic-free, slow-cooked in broth for maximum palatability.

**New Zealand Goat Milk** — Supports gentle digestion and brain development; a natural bridge for kittens transitioning from mother's milk to solid food.

**NZ Green Mussel** — Bioavailable glucosamine and chondroitin for growing joints and early skeletal development.

**Five Lamb Organ Cuts** — Liver, Lung, Green Tripe, Heart, and Kidney deliver CoQ10, natural digestive enzymes, and a full spectrum of micronutrients.

**Ultra-Soft Mousse | Clean Label** — Lickable, no-chew texture for tiny teeth. 0% Grain | 0% Potato | 0% Carrageenan | 0% BPA | No artificial preservatives | GMO-free | Made in New Zealand.

## Ingredient List

Chicken, Water Sufficient for Processing, Lamb Liver, Lamb Lung, Lamb Green Tripe, Lamb Heart, Lamb Kidney, New Zealand Green Mussel, Goat Milk, Dried Yeast, Salmon Oil, Calcium Carbonate, Guar Gum, Agar Agar, Potassium Chloride, Taurine, Choline Chloride, Iron Proteinate, Zinc Glycine Complex, Niacin Supplement, Alpha-Tocopherol Acetate, Selenium Yeast, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Glycine Complex, Thiamine Mononitrate, Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin A Acetate, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Calcium Iodate, Folic Acid, Cholecalciferol.

## Guaranteed Analysis

Nutrient

Amount

Crude Protein (min)

8.5%

Crude Fat (min)

5.0%

Crude Fibre (max)

0.8%

Moisture (max)

78.0%

**Calorie Content:** 957 kcal/kg  |  177 kcal per 170g can

**AAFCO:** Complete and balanced for growth (kittens) and reproduction (pregnant and nursing cats).

## Feeding Guide

Serve as a complete daily diet or alongside dry kitten food. Serve at room temperature for best palatability.

**Daily Feeding Guide:**

Body Weight

Daily Amount

Kitten

0.5 kg

⅓ can

Kitten

1 kg

½ can

Kitten

2 kg+

¾–1 can

Nursing / Pregnant Mother

~5 kg

1–2 cans

**Transitioning:** Mix increasing proportions over 7 days — start at 25% Zealandia, increasing by 25% every 1–2 days until fully transitioned.

**Storage:** Store unopened cans in a cool, dry place. Refrigerate after opening and serve within 24 hours. Allow to reach room temperature before serving.

### When a Kitten Is Still Learning What “Food” Is

Early weaning can be surprisingly messy. Some kittens dive straight into the bowl, while others lick the edge, step in the food, or simply look to mum for instructions. A smooth chicken mousse makes that stage easier because there are no chunks to manage and the familiar poultry aroma can encourage hesitant kittens to start licking.

This is where the texture of this [wet cat food](https://www.petroom.com.au/collections/cat-wet-food) matters just as much as the ingredient list. You can spread a small amount thinly across a shallow plate so kittens do not have to push their faces into a deep bowl, then increase the portion as they become more confident. Serving it at room temperature can also help bring out the aroma for kittens that need a little encouragement.

### Keep the First Few Weeks Simple

When kittens are only beginning to establish regular meals, there is usually no benefit in filling the routine with lots of extras. [Freeze dried cat treats](https://www.petroom.com.au/collections/freeze-dried-cat-treats-cat-treats-australia) can come later once feeding is well established; during early weaning, keeping meals consistent makes it easier to notice appetite changes and see how each kitten is progressing.

This stage is also when play starts becoming a bigger part of the day. Placing low, stable [cat scratchers](https://www.petroom.com.au/collections/cat-scratchers) near the kittens' play area gives them somewhere appropriate to stretch, climb and practise those increasingly enthusiastic little claws without turning the sofa into their first scratching project.

Available from [Petroom](https://www.petroom.com.au/), Zealandia Mousse Pâté Chicken is especially practical for homes with both nursing mum and growing kittens, giving everyone one complete formula while the litter learns to move confidently from milk to solid food.

## Details

- **Price:** 4.34 AUD - 103.96 AUD
- **Vendor:** Zealandia
- **Tags:** cat food, cat wet food, zealandia

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| 170g | 4.34 AUD | In stock |
| 170g x 12 | 51.98 AUD | In stock |
| 170g x 24 | 103.96 AUD | In stock |

## Images

- Zealandia Mousse Pate Chicken Kitten & Mama Cat Can 170g with chicken formula for kittens and mother cats.
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- Zealandia Mousse Pate Chicken Kitten & Mama Cat Can | Gentle Wet Cat Food for Weaning & Nursing

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> Source: [Petroom](https://www.petroom.com.au/products/zealandia-mousse-chicken-kitten-can)
> Updated: 2026-08-31
