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Question

Is my pet cat considered a adult at 9 weeke old? or is he still a kitten? i wanna know because i dont know which food 2 give him. i gave him adult cat fiood this morning and he seemed 2 liike it. Wat should i do?

Answer 1

(I have 2 cats.)
Between 4 and 5 weeks of age, you can start your kitten on dry kitten food. Kitten kibbles are especially designed for your kitten's small mouth and teeth. The most important thing about feeding your kitten is that you keep him/her on a high quality dry food. Dry food provides exercise to the chewing muscles and helps to keep your cat's teeth clean and white.

Discard any canned food that remains in the dish after 30 minutes to an hour.

Answer 2

Animals aren't considered adult until they've finished growing which is normally between 1 and 2 years old. You're kitten is, indeed, still a kitten. You should probably take him to the vet and get some advice on how to care for him since you sound like a first-time cat owner.

Answer 3

Hello. -

"Dr. Debbie Horwitz (DH): There are probably several different ways to define kittenhood. In the early developmental stages, when a cat's eyes aren't open, she doesn't walk very well and is very small, and still nursing from her mother, that's clearly kittenhood. And, of course, when people first get them at 7-9 weeks they are still considered kittens."

"Many people still regard a young cat as a kitten until she reaches the juvenile stage, which occurs around six to eight months. But for the most part, if we take in all the parameters that might be used to define kittenhood, cats probably are not considered adults until they're around 12 months of age. That's when skeletal growth and muscle growth is pretty much finished. And even though their behavioral patterns are beginning to approach those of adult cats, kittens don't really reach social maturity until between two and three years of age."

In my opinion, you should contact the/your local Veterinarian concerning which type of food you should give your kitten.

Have a nice day. :)

Answer 4

Cats aren't considered grown until about a year. At nine weeks they are only old enough to be taken away from they're parent, but they probably only started eating solid food a few weeks ago, so stay with the kitten food for a while. If you're still unsure of when to switch to adult food, talk to your vet, that is your best way of ensuring it's safe for your kitty.

Answer 5

No, your kitten is a baby until a year old, and should be getting kitten food. It has a higher calcium content and is easier to digest, so it's better for his system. They will eat anything you put in front of them. If you already have an adult cat, and don't really want him eating that much kitten food, and they share feeding bowl, try a 50/50 mix to keep them both nutritionally well.

Answer 6

I've always fed our kittens, kitten food until about one year old. At 9 weeks, your feline is still very much a kitten. A good Kitten food has more concentrated nutrients for his growing muscles, bones, overall development, etc. and would be better for him. Cats should have both dry and wet food for a complete diet. However, if push comes to shove, and he eats it without problems, adult cat food will work. Regardless, Please keep in mind tho, that although he will grow at a fast rate, he will still be a kitten developmentally until about a year old.

Answer 7

they are not a full cat until they are a year old. I did not bother giving my cats when they where kittens kitten food. I still gave them cat food. if he like the adult food keep giving it to him. also people think because they are kittens or cats you should give them milk, don't give to much, milk is not the good for them only a little bit. keep water out for him and since it is summer, change the water often.

Answer 8

The adult food won't hurt your kitten for a few feedings, but it does not have the caloric quantity, or fat necessary for a growing baby. Try these brands, Innova, Royal Canin, Wellness. Look for kitten formulas with the main ingredient of some type of meat you would want to eat. Avoid anything with the word by-product, or vauge ingredients like "animal fat". Unfortunately, this leaves out most grocery store name brands. Check out PetSmart, or a local pet store where they allow you to bring kittiy into the store.

Answer 9

Kitten food. He's a kitten until he's 1 year old. Okay, he likes adult food, but he's still a kitten.

Answer 10

He should eat kitten food until full grown, which is about 8-12 months of age. It is higher in protein than adult food, which he needs to grow. Make sure to get him neutered in a few more weeks, OK?