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How do I keep my male kitten from eating Mom's food which is adult food?
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∙ 12y ago
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.
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Can adult cats eat kitten food?
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.
Can't afford kitten cat food at this time can i feed my 7 month old kitten with adult cat food?
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. Feeding a kitten adult food is absolutely fine. 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.
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.
Can you feed your 5 month old kitten adult cat food?
Yes, but the vitamins and minerals in the kitten food are much better for it. Anyway, the adult food won't kill it!
What do you do if your kitten asks for food when she's not supposed to have it?
If the kitten is otherwise healthy, it may be a good idea to just give your kitten more food - either by adding an extra meal to the daily feeding schedule or to slightly increase the amount of food being fed per day. Changing the food to a higher quality one with a high amount of meat is also another option, as the kitten will be able to get all the needed nutrients without eating as much as it would on a lower quality food. Kittens need a lot of animal proteins and fats in order to grow and develop in a healthy manner. Generally speaking, kittens need much more protein and other nutrients compared to an adult cat, so don't be surprised if you are feeding your kitten much more than you would an adult cat. If your kitten is asking for more food, chances are he or she actually is hungry, and not asking to eat out of boredom or greed. If your kitten is begging for human food, by all means deny it. Kittens are highly curious and seeing their human caregivers eating food will naturally perk the kitten's interest.
Why does your kitten shake when she eats?
Kittens are very playful animals. If a kitten shakes when it is eating it could just be excited and enjoying the meal. If the kitten seems to be distressed, the food could be hard to chew, it could be choking the kitten, the kitten may not like the flavor, or the kitten may be having an allergic reaction to the food.
If you feed a 2 day old kitten will it affect it from nursing on the mom?
no,but really a kitten should start eating from cat food is when the mother
How do red wolves get their food when there an adult?
by eating your mom.
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.
Why do kittens stop eating and still have normal activity?
They might Not like the food Look on the Internet and see what kitten food is bought the most
What is a kittens favorite food to eat?
kittens dont realy have a favorite food. you should try one food at a time to see which food it likes better. but if you try one and it likes it do not change that food to another food because other foods may not agree with the kittens stomach after eating sertain foods. if the kitten spits up after eating one type of food get rid of the food as soon as you can and find another food. only use wet food or dry food when feedinga kitten that is weaned. if the kitten still drinks milk i would recemend using a milk replacement mix called (PetAg) KMR. all my kittens liked that stuff the best over all the kitten mixes. its a mix in a can that you just add water to. its good for kitten milk replacement if a kitten lost its mother
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.
