How many times a day should you feed your kitten?

Answer 1

The rule of thumb with kittens is to feed as much as they'll eat. Keep dry food out all the time and give canned food as well. Canned food is higher in calories which is better for kittens. If your kitten is thin you can mix KMR (a kitten formula)with their food or Hill prescription diet A/D food (buy it at your vet)

do not leave the food out all day since bacteria will be formed on it and your kitten will suffer from diarrhea because of the bacteria, mine had that due to bacteria and diet change , and never give her canned food with preservation designed for human beings and of course a very low fat diet or no fats at all in food would be better , a kitten should be fed 3-4 times daily . good luck

Answer 2

Kittens should be beginning to take an interest in their mother's food at this age. The best food to feed them is good quality wet food, mashed up and mixed in with a little kitten milk if need be to entice them to eat. You can even try and see if they will lick a tiny bit off your finger or off their paw.

For kittens, high quality kitten or cat food is best, although many brands do foods that are complete for all ages. Never give a kitten cow's milk as many cats are lactose intolerant and can make them sick.

Cats are carnivores so they derive all the nutrients from meat, so it makes sense to find a food with a high (50% or over) meat content. This should be the first or first couple of ingredients (listed as Chicken, Turkey, Lamb, Tuna, etc.). Foods that are free of grains, corns, and wheat gluten are highly recommended as these are cheap "filler" that bulk up foods - but have no nutritional value for your kitten. Wet food with these specifications are much easier to find than in dry food.

Don't worry if they are not interested in the first couple of days - the kittens are probably still used to their mothers milk. It is best to put down food for them (on a plate, not in a bowl is a plate is easier to eat out of) at least six times a day. Kittens have tiny stomachs and need to be fed in small amounts several times a day.

Answer 3

If you have a 7-week-old kitten, you'll probably want to feed it a high-protein kitten food around four or five times a day. Kittens, young ones in particular, have tiny stomachs, so the best way to feed them is "little and often". As the kitten gets bigger you can start to feed it more food in each meal, and slowly reduce the number of meals.

It is best to feed it at set times, mainly because it is easier to monitor how much the kitten is eating, and if for some reason the kitten's appetite changes, it can be quickly dealt with.

Answer 4

Kittens, at any age, have small stomachs, so the best method of feeding is "little and often", as often as four to six times a day for very young kittens. As kittens get older and bigger, they can be fed bigger portions in less frequent meals. By 6 months, a kitten can generally eat two or three times a day.

How often a kitten needs to eat wholly depends on each individual. Some kittens eat more and some eat less. Generally speaking, its ideal to feed your kitten as much as it wants. Kittens need twice as much Protein as an adult cat does, so don't be surprised if you are feeding your kitten much more than you would an adult cat.

General Feeding Guide (this is a guideline only and should be changed to fit your kitten's needs):

Age Meals Per Day Daily Ration

Weaning to 3 months. 4-6 50-100 grams (2-3½ oz)

3 to 4 months. 4-6 100-150 grams (3½-5 oz)

4 to 5 months. 3-4 200 grams (6½ oz)

Over 6 months. 2-3 200-300 grams (6½-10 oz)

Alternatively, look at the feeding guide on the back of the food package.

Lastly, it is best to look for a good quality food that has a very high named meat content (labelled as Chicken, Turkey, Tuna, etc.) as the FIRST ingredient with no grains, wheat, or corn. Foods that are free of grains, corns, and wheat gluten are highly recommended as these cereals are cheap "filler" that bulk up foods - but have no nutritional value for your kitten. Wet food with these specifications are much easier to find than in dry food.

Answer 5

The most general answer is "as often as you can manage".

Kittens, young ones in particular, have tiny stomachs, so the best way to feed them is "little and often". For younger kittens, five or six small meals a day is ideal. As the kitten gets bigger you can start to feed it more food in each meal, and slowly reduce the number of meals.

Many feed older kittens (ones that are around six to eight months old) three or four meals, as this is when growth spurts become more apparent and a kitten will need much more food at these times. A little dry food can be left throughout the day for the kittens to nibble on if need be.

It is best to feed it at set times, mainly because it is easier to monitor how much the kitten is eating, and if for some reason the kitten's appetite changes, it can be quickly dealt with.

Answer 6

A 7 week old kitten doesn't need any milk, although a kitten still suckling at that age causes no harm. They can be weaned at 5-8 weeks and can eat soft food such as canned food.