Feeding Your Kitten

Kittens have special nutritional needs, so look for a food that’s specially formulated with extra protein, vitamins and minerals that kittens need. You can moisten your kitty’s food with one part warm water to four parts dry kitten food to encourage your kitten to eat. Use the recommended feeding guidelines on your kitten food bag as a starting point on how much to feed your kitten. Since kittens are individuals, how much you feed will depend on your kitten’s size, activity level and metabolism. Watch your kitten carefully to make sure it doesn’t become overweight. Feed your kitten at the same time and in the same place each day. Kittens tend to be occasional eaters; don’t consider this as unusual or as an aversion to food. It’s perfectly normal. If you are feeding a nutritionally complete and balanced kitten food, there is no need to add any supplements unless recommended by a doctor. Do not give your kitten any table scraps. You can not only create a finicky eater, but also an overweight kitten. A kitten should not be fed dog or puppy food. Kittens have unique nutritional needs that are not met with these foods. If milk is being fed, it should only be given as a treat, not as a meal. It should be room temperature and should not represent a major portion of the diet. Always keep fresh water available.