How to feed a kitten according to all the rules
When a kitten appears in the house, the first question that arises for new owners is how many times to feed the baby and what kind of food is suitable for him. After all, its health, proper development and, in some ways, even life depend on the organization of proper nutrition for a small animal.
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What to feed a 1 month old kitten
One month old kittens still feed on their mother's milk, but they are already beginning to show interest in adult cat food. It is at this age that kittens can already feed themselves from a bowl.
Many people think that natural food is much healthier than cat food, but this is not entirely true. Specialized food contains substances that benefit the health of the animal. Of course, there are a lot of “chemicals” in such food that are harmful to the health of a small animal. Therefore, you need to buy only high-quality premium food.
One-month-old kittens can be given semolina porridge prepared with milk or a special cat milk mixture. You definitely need to give him specialized milk. If it is not possible to purchase this at a pet store, infant formula or powdered milk are suitable as a replacement. It is recommended to mix raw or boiled egg yolk into this milk once a day.
Under no circumstances should your baby be fed people food. This food is very harmful for the kitten. Food for kittens of this age should be soft, so it is better to prepare the kitten’s food yourself and then grind it. The kitten needs vegetables, fish and meat, as well as grains. Be sure to give your kitten water.
What to feed a kitten for 2 and 3 months
From the age of two months, kittens need to gradually add solid food. Suitable supplements:
- Meat cut into small pieces.
- Vegetables.
- Porridge.
- Mashed fish.
If the owner decides to switch the baby to ready-made food, you need to purchase only food from proven brands. At this age, only canned food should be given; dry food is not suitable.
Meat and fish must be boiled to avoid infection of the animal parasites. At the same time, the type of meat should be lean, for example, pork is not suitable for a baby. Also, you should not give your baby anything fatty or fried or fast food.
In natural conditions kitten first he feeds on mother's milk, then his mother brings him first bird meat, and then rodent meat. This order should also be followed in captivity. At this age, the baby should receive at least 40 g of meat per day. It is imperative to divide the daily diet into several feedings and give the kitten a fresh portion each time.
What to feed a kitten at 5 months
From five months of age kitten You can now give dry food. In this case, you only need to choose feed, suitable for kittens of this age. It is best to decide in advance what kind of food the animal will be fed when it grows up, and begin introducing food of that particular brand.
At this age, the animal is not yet able to stop on its own when it is full. Therefore, it is imperative to observe the amount of food and not give the baby more food than is needed for one feeding. Be sure to give your baby clean water.
At this age, kittens are changing their teeth, so dry food will be especially helpful. By gnawing it, the kitten will quickly get rid of its milk teeth. In addition to dry food, kittens can be given cottage cheese, boiled chicken or lean meat.
How many times should kittens be fed?
Feed kitten at the age of one month you need four times a day, and the total volume of food should be at least 200 g. From the age of two months, the food intended for the kitten for the day should be divided into 5 or 6 parts.
From three months of age, the number of feedings is gradually reduced by one and new foods are introduced. After a month, another feeding is reduced. At this time, metabolism is being formed, so you need to carefully monitor its health.
At the age of 5 months, the kitten can already eat a little of all foods. At the same time, you need to monitor your baby’s preferences. If an animal shows interest in a particular product, then this is a signal of a lack of vitamins.
By the age of 6 months, the number of feedings is reduced to two. By this period, the animal is already considered an adult and definitely needs vitamin supplements.
