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when cats are born they get feeded by their mom right? so after about six weeks they stop getting fed by their mom so you would want to start feeding a newborn kitten after six weeks but you have to give them soft moist and wet food so it wont hurt them thank you!
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 13y agoDry food should never be moistened. This is because bacteria in the dry food can multiply at an alarming rate in a short space of time. This increases the risk of food poisoning in the kitten. Dry food, once moistened, expands in size even after the kitten has eaten it. If your kitten cannot or will not eat dry food, feed it wet food for the time being.
If you must feed dry food for whatever reason, never leave soaked kibble down for more than 10 minutes. Any leftover food should be thrown away to minimise the risk of bacteria growth in the food.
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∙ 15y agoA cat is full grown at one year, and can eat cat food.
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∙ 14y agoCats grow to full maturity in about a year. You can start feeding them adult food when they are around 8 or 9 months old.
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∙ 13y ago6-8 weeks, because that's when most kittens leave their mothers and get new homes.
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Can cats at dry kitten food?
yes, but it's not good for them
Can you leave wet kitten food out overnight?
You cannot leave wet food out for longer than half an hour, as it will begin to dry up in the air and become rancid. A kitten will not starve if left without food during the night, although you could put a small amount of dry food to leave overnight if your kitten seems particularly hungry.
My kitten will not eat crunchy food and I don't want to start him on canned what is the best moist food for him?
Pour some warm milk or water over dry kitten chow.
Which has better results keeping sutures dry or moistening them?
Dry. If you must get your sutures wet, for instance during bathing, you should dry them as soon as possible.
What age should a kitten start eating cat grass?
My cats started eating dry food at about 5 months, although dry food is really just a convenience food for us humans, as it is easy to put in a bowl and leave for several hours. However, dry food is certainly not a requirement for a cat's diet. A lot of dry foods contain a high amount of grains and cereals and rather low levels of actual meat in them.
how much do I feed my 9 month kitten?
atleast 1/2 cup of dry food
Why isn't my kitten eating dry food and wet food she only drinks cat milk and is 1 and an half months?
Is the kitten still nursing, or is she being bottle fed?How are her litter mates doing with this? The kittens are still young, and dry food may be just too hard for them right now. Dry kibble is incredibly hard and brittle and young kittens especially may be put off. Your kitten may not even like the taste of the food (this isn't uncommon in cats). If your kitten is refusing a certain brand of food, try another. Even try some wet food to see if you kitten prefers that. I can suggest to you is that you see your vet. She's about the right age for her first shots anyway.
Can you feed a 3 week old kitten buttermilk if the mom is not feeding it?
All cow's milk is not good for animals including buttermilk. Will cause diarrhea and is of no health benefit. You need to find a formula such as esbilac to replace the Mother's milk. Get a bottle too, can find them in the pet stores and feed the kitten about every 3 hours. In about another week, you can start to add softened kitten dry food, but soak it first until soft. Pour some of the esbilac on top of the kitten food. Offer that to your kitten and she or he will start to chow down on that. You can switch to dry kitten food completely at about 5 weeks of age.
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.
When can you stop feeding your puppy mushy dry food?
when it can bite people
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
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.
