How to feed a kitten according to all the rules
When a kitten appears in the house, first of all, the new owners have the question of how many times to feed the baby and what kind of food is right for him. Indeed, its health, proper development and, in some ways, even life depend on the organization of proper nutrition of a small animal.
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How to feed a kitten at 1 month
Kittens of one month old are still feeding on 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 on their own from a bowl.
Many people think that natural food is much healthier than cat food, but this is not entirely true. Specialized feed contains substances that benefit the animal's health. Of course, there is a lot in such food and "chemistry" harmful to the health of a small animal. Therefore, you need to buy only high-quality feed related to the premium class.
Monthly kittens can be given semolina prepared in milk or a special cat milk mixture. It is imperative to give him specialized milk. If it is not possible to purchase one at a pet store, infant formula or milk powder is suitable as a replacement. Once a day, it is recommended to mix raw or boiled egg yolk into such milk.
The baby should never be fed with food to people. Such food is very harmful to the kitten. Food for kittens of this age should be soft, so it is better to prepare food for the kitten yourself and then grind it. A kitten needs vegetables, fish and meat, as well as cereals. Be sure to give the kitten water.
How to feed a kitten 2 and 3 months
From the age of two months, kittens need to gradually add solid food. Suitable as an additive:
- Meat cut into small pieces.
- Vegetables.
- Porridge.
- Crushed fish.
If the owner decides to transfer the baby to ready-made food, you need to purchase only proven brands of food. At this age, only canned food should be given, dry food is not suitable.
Meat and fish must be boiled to avoid contamination of the animal. parasites... In this case, the type of meat should be low-fat, for example, pork will not work for a baby. Also, you can not give your baby anything fatty and fried or fast food.
In vivo Kitty first he feeds on mother's milk, then the mother brings him first poultry meat, and then rodent meat. In this order, you should do it 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.
How to feed a kitten at 5 months
From the age of five months kitten it is already possible to 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 start introducing this particular brand of food.
At this age, the animal is not yet able to stop on its own when satiated. Therefore, it is imperative to observe the amount of food and not give the baby more food than is necessary for one feeding. Be sure to give your baby clean water.
At this age, kittens change their teeth, so dry food will be especially useful. Gnawing his kitten will get rid of milk teeth faster. In addition to dry food, kittens can be given cottage cheese, boiled chicken or lean meat.
How many times to feed kittens
Feed kitten at the age of one month, you need four times a day, while the total amount of food should be at least 200 g. From the age of two months, the food intended for a kitten for a day should be divided into 5 or 6 parts.
From the age of three months, the number of feedings is gradually reduced by one and new products are introduced. One more feed is reduced after a month. At this time, the formation of metabolism occurs, so you need to carefully monitor its health.
At the age of 5 months, the kitten can already eat a little of all the products. In this case, you need to monitor the baby's addictions. If an animal shows interest in any one 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 necessarily needs vitamin supplements.
