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Why do kittens need to eat food that is labeled specifically for kittens?
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Kittens need large amounts of energy. About two to three times more than an adult cat. Kittens also need a lot of protein. Make sure the food you offer is made for kittens. Your pet will need to eat kitten-formula food until she reaches maturity, at about one year of age.
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When do you take over kittens?
Answer: Kittens need their mother for about 8 weeks. Then you can take them.
What do one month kittens eat?
They can eat regular cat food. They're old enough to chew. Many good cat food brands are suitable for both adults and kittens as there is little difference between the two. Because they are growing, kittens need far more proteins than adult cats, so any good cat food with lots of meat in will provide enough nutrition for it.
What age do you give kittens food and water?
You will have both out for the mother cat, and as she weans them around six weeks or so, they will start showing an interest in "big kitty" food. At that time, you may need to add a set of plates (it is easier for tiny kittens to eat from flat surfaces instead of bowls) to accommodate everyone.
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.
When to inoculate kittens?
it is recommended that you socialize them at a young age so they know how to deal with other kittens.
Why do kittens need two bowls?
for water and food
Why is your cat greedy after having kittens?
they want and need more food and water for milk to keep the kittens alive.
How big do kittens need to be to have proper cat food?
they need to be around 6-8 months old.
What are some things that kittens eat?
Young kittens should be fed milk, either by the mother or from a bottle. Once they begin to grow teeth they need to be fed soft food first, and then dry food if you wish to feed them dry food as an adult.
Should a really thin cat be taken from her nursing kittens?
No, the kittens need all the milk they can get. Just feed her better food and help her not be so thin. You can help by nursing the kittens yourself as well at intervals if they are still hungry, but the kittens should NOT be separated from their mother, especially when you can help them.
What pups or kittens need babysitting?
Their mothers will feed them if they are very young. But the mother needs food, water and exercise.
Is it ok for a young cat with no kittens to produce milk and to start feeding 12 week old kittens?
Mom cats often adopt another cat's litter, especially if the mom recently gave birth. For young kittens, that's okay BUT mom will need more food with protein (e.g. a good dry and wet food). However, 12-week old kittens should NOT be nursing. Separate the older kittens from their "adopted" mom and get them onto dry food.
Does the mother Cat have enough to feed her kittens with a litter or 9 kittens?
You'll need to give your cat lots of extra care and nutritious food while she's feeding nine kittens. Nine is a lot, but if she's fed well and often, she will be fine.
Are there any can foods for kittens or just dry food?
Yes! Many, brands make canned or pouched kitten food as well as dry. In fact, a high-quality wet food is probably better than dry food.Cats and kittens need wet food. They have evolved to get most of their hydration from their food and so drink very little (a trait that has been passed down from its desert-dwelling ancestors where water sources were scarce).Kittens and cats are strict carnivores. They get all their nutritional needs from meat. Kittens in particular, need a lot of Protein and Fat in order to grow and develop in a healthy manner. The best cat foods are the ones with a very high meat content (labeled 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 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.2nd Answer:Dry food is higher in calories. You have a lot of water content in the canned food which is great. Or you can mix both of them together.
When do you take over kittens?
Answer: Kittens need their mother for about 8 weeks. Then you can take them.
How long do the cats need to be kittens on the game catz5?
Until the kittens are weaned.
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".
