The growing phase of your British Shorthair Kitten is a time of transition and learning new things. Your kitten has to receive the proper nutritional support in order to develop the strong, muscular body type that is characteristic of this breed. The specific nutritional requirements of your kitten are taken into consideration when creating ROYAL CANIN® British Shorthair Kitten food; providing your kitten with the best start in life will ensure a healthy development into adulthood. Your kitten's immune system requires a little extra help from its food while it is still growing. This food's patented antioxidant complex, which includes the vital vitamin E, supports your kitten's natural defenses. Until your kitten is about 12 months old, its digestive system is still developing, so choosing food