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What Are You Feeding Kitten?
7 Tips for a Healthy Kitty
Kittens are not miniature cats - they require special food specifically for kittens. Feeding kitten adult cat food will deprive them of the extra protein, fat, vitamins and minerals available in kitten food. Yes you can feed your kitten cat food, but you will not be giving him the best start at a healthy, happy feline life!!
The simple answer to "What to feed kittens?" is: from birth to age 12 months your kitten should be feed kitten specific food, after 12 months you can move your fur ball over to adult food.
1. When your kitten arrives to your home, continue to feed them whatever they are used too. If you wish to change them over to a better kitten food, you will need to do so gradually. Mix a little of what they are used to with the new kitty food, until they have moved completely over to the new food. Felines are creatures of habit, and suddenly changing your kittens food could cause kitten diarrhea or stomach aches.
2. Be sure to choose a kitten specific food to feed your kitten. Your fur ball is at a unique stage in her life, and she needs the extra "good stuff" provided in quality kitten food. Feeding your kitten right will help her grow strong and be healthy. Be sure to have a chat with your kittens breeder, or with your veterinarian for advice.
3. Small quantities. When kittens are small they have small tummies, so generally they eat smaller amounts. You can leave dry food out so your kitten can "help herself" or you may want to feed her small amounts each day. If you are unsure what is best for you and your kitten - have a chat with your veterinarian.
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4. Be consistent. Felines like to know when and where something is happening. Feeding kitten at the same time and the same place will set a good routine and help your kitty to feel safe and loved.
5. Fresh, clean water needs to be available to your kitten at all times. Clean water is
very important to your kittens health. Make sure she always has a plentiful supply available to her.
6. No human food!! No matter how tempting it is, don't give your kitty human food. This can cause your kitten to get a stomach ache and possibly diarrhea. If giving her human food as treats becomes a habit she could also gain weight.
7. Keep your kittens eating area separate to your kittens toilet area. Felines are very sensitive to smell, so setting up your kittens food next to their litter box is not very nice. How would you like to take your meals whilst sitting on the toilet?
Healthy Kitten Food Choices
Personally, I like to feed my kittens the best. So I prefer to buy quality pet food rather than cheap supermarket brands that are full of fillers. I have found that often you can buy the same pet food cheaper online, than you can find in store. There is an abundance of choices for feeding kitten available online - but I like the Only Natural Pet Store . I also like US Pets , as they have super low prices, but unfortunately they do not carry much kitten food!!
You will have to weigh up the pros and cons of the different pet food choices available for kittens. Be sure to have a talk with your Vet before making any hard and fast decisions. A Vet will be able to help you to consider what is best for your kittens health based on her environment, the climate she is living in and her breed.
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