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Yes, of course. The nutritional needs of an adult cat and a kitten are the same, its just the amounts that should be fed to an adult or kitten that are different. For the most part, kitten and adult food from the same brand are the same, or at the very least, very similar in terms of ingredients and nutrients.
The biggest difference between the two is usually texture. Kitten food is usually softer in texture or has smaller pieces. Dry adult food pieces may be too big for a small kitten, but wet food can easily be mashed up in order to be eaten more easily. Some premium cat food brands are suitable for both adults and kittens and do not offer a "kitten" range.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 14y agoYes, adult cats can indeed eat kitten food. However, kittens need more nutrients than adult cats, because they are always growing and developing. Kitten food will usually have higher protein and fat levels than adult food, so if an adult is fed kitten food it may become overweight.
Once a kitten is one year of age it is considered an adult, so this is the best time to switch it over to adult food.
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How long do kittens need kitten food?
Strictly speaking, healthy kittens do not "need" a specific kitten food. A kitten can eat adult cat food at any age, provided they are fully weaned. The nutritional needs of an adult cat and a kitten are the same; it is just the amounts that should be fed to an adult or kitten that are different. Kittens will often eat more than an adult cat, as they are still growing and developing, and need to be fed "little and often" due to their smaller stomachs. Adult cats need less food than kittens, and most are comfortable being fed twice a day. For the most part, kitten and adult food from the same brand are the same, or at the very least, very similar in terms of ingredients and nutrients. Feeding a kitten on adult food is absolutely fine. If you are unsure about the current kitten food you are feeding, compare the ingredients between the the kitten and adult versions and see what differences (if any) there are. The biggest difference between the two is usually texture. Kitten food is usually softer in texture or has smaller pieces. Dry adult food pieces may be too big for a small kitten, but wet food can easily be mashed up in order to be eaten more easily. Premium cat food brands are suitable for both adults and kittens and do not offer a "kitten" range.
My adult dog is licking my new kitten a lot and its scaring me that she is going to try and eat my new kitten does this happen?
dogs can eat cats if not eat them hurt them like chewing on them. but you can train it to act friendly and be nice to the cat.
What do baby cats eat?
They just eat the same food as adult cats eat; soft cat food. Before six weeks, kittens largely depend on their mother for milk.
How old are kittens when they start to eat cat food?
By the time a kitten is four to six weeks old, most kittens will begin to take an interest in their mother's food. It is then time to introduce some solid food in the form of a fresh raw meat diet. Feed a kitten in a very shallow dish, not a deep bowl, and be sure to warm the food to at least room temperature. Filtered water is preferable to chlorinated tap water. Cats do not require much water when fed on this species-appropriate diet, but fresh water should be available nonetheless.
Can a lion kitten be fed meow mix cat food?
Lions should eat meat. Domestic cats and lions are not all that different; they are built to eat the same sort of food (meat) and to hunt prey. Meow Mix barely has any meat in it, so it is not really appropriate for a domestic kitten to eat and certainly not for a lion cub.
How do I keep my male kitten from eating Mom's food which is adult food?
You have to put up the mama cats food up when the cat isn't eating it and when she needs to eat lock your male kitten in the bathroom or hold him.
How long do kittens need kitten food?
Strictly speaking, healthy kittens do not "need" a specific kitten food. A kitten can eat adult cat food at any age, provided they are fully weaned. The nutritional needs of an adult cat and a kitten are the same; it is just the amounts that should be fed to an adult or kitten that are different. Kittens will often eat more than an adult cat, as they are still growing and developing, and need to be fed "little and often" due to their smaller stomachs. Adult cats need less food than kittens, and most are comfortable being fed twice a day. For the most part, kitten and adult food from the same brand are the same, or at the very least, very similar in terms of ingredients and nutrients. Feeding a kitten on adult food is absolutely fine. If you are unsure about the current kitten food you are feeding, compare the ingredients between the the kitten and adult versions and see what differences (if any) there are. The biggest difference between the two is usually texture. Kitten food is usually softer in texture or has smaller pieces. Dry adult food pieces may be too big for a small kitten, but wet food can easily be mashed up in order to be eaten more easily. Premium cat food brands are suitable for both adults and kittens and do not offer a "kitten" range.
Do baby cats just eat cat food?
Not really, they eat kitten food, you can buy it at vet centers or at the average supermaarket... :D
Why the cats eat their kitten?
They do not eat kittens.
My adult dog is licking my new kitten a lot and its scaring me that she is going to try and eat my new kitten does this happen?
dogs can eat cats if not eat them hurt them like chewing on them. but you can train it to act friendly and be nice to the cat.
What do baby cats eat?
They just eat the same food as adult cats eat; soft cat food. Before six weeks, kittens largely depend on their mother for milk.
Do mother cats eat their kitten if they die?
Of course not.
Can a kitten eat adult food?
After a kitten is weaned between 7 - 10 weeks of age, they should be fed kitten food, although feeding adult food will not harm it. Many premium foods are suitable for kittens and adults. Kittens and cats need the same nutrients - both are strict carnivores and get all their needs from meat. Kittens, until they reach adulthood at 1 year of age generally need twice as much protein as an adult cat. Kittens are constantly growing and developing! Don't be surprised if you are feeding your kitten much more than you would an adult cat. Also, kittens have small stomachs, so the best method of feeding is "little and often".
Give an explanation for the different adult dental formulas in the cats and humans?
Cats and humans teeth are different because of the types of food we eat. Cats are meant to be hunters.
What all baby cats eat?
Their mother's milk. It contains important nutrients and antibodies that the kitten needs to survive. After a while, you can start weaning them off it onto canned kitten food from the pet store.
How do you teach kittens to eat food?
Well eating is more of a natural action for every living thing. Cats like the smell of food so you should buy some kitten food and put it in front of the kitten and it will probably know what to do. Or if not you can try to put some of the food on the kitten's lip and when it licks it's lip and tastes the food it will come back for more.
How old are kittens when they start to eat cat food?
By the time a kitten is four to six weeks old, most kittens will begin to take an interest in their mother's food. It is then time to introduce some solid food in the form of a fresh raw meat diet. Feed a kitten in a very shallow dish, not a deep bowl, and be sure to warm the food to at least room temperature. Filtered water is preferable to chlorinated tap water. Cats do not require much water when fed on this species-appropriate diet, but fresh water should be available nonetheless.
