2006-07-21 18:09:34 · 10 answers · asked by naturegrl_16 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
my kittens are almost a month and i started giving them canned food a while after there mother weened them
2006-07-21 18:14:25 · answer #1 · answered by mack9930317 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You do not give 2 week old kittens canned food, they don't even have teeth yet. If the mom is feeding them, that's all they need for now, if not go to Petsmart and get milk replacer which you will have to bottle feed. When they're about four weeks old you can supplement their diet with chicken or turkey baby food. Then around six weeks, if you must, give them canned kitten food only.
Call and schedule to see a vet who will better advise you.
2006-07-22 01:41:23 · answer #2 · answered by trusport 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
According to my vet, cats should not be fed canned food at any age. The food sticks to their teeth and can rot them the way that sugary foods can rot our teeth. Dry food cleans their teeth.
Give your kittens dry food that has been moistened with milk or water, but wait until they're about 4 weeks old to start weaning them from their mother. You can gradually add less water until they are able to eat the regular dry food.
2006-07-22 02:46:43 · answer #3 · answered by krissydahs93 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
mom cat should be on kitten dry which should be in the room wiht the kittens so they can start watching her eat.. at about 4 weeks you can offer them canned kitten, which should be CHICKEN AND RICE mush - not chunks.. mom cat should be getting this too...
dont over feed canned food - most cans tell you to feed way more than you acutally need.. about 1 teaspoon 3 x a day for her.. and when you offer it to them about 1 teaspoon of canned, mixed with 2 teaspoon WARM water mushed up on a plate (double if 5 or more kittens)
2006-07-22 01:17:07 · answer #4 · answered by CF_ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would start them on canned food at about 4 to 5 weeks old....they will start to be weaned by then and ready to leave their mother at 6 weeks old.
2006-07-22 01:15:33 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My cat 7 years, he's never eaten canned, that I know of. But I suggest you try givin your kittens canned, when they're a month.
2006-07-22 01:25:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wait til they're closer to being weaned 5-6 weeks. You want them to get as much of their mothers milk as possibe to keep them healthy. If you start feeding them they won't get the antibodies they need from mama.
2006-07-22 01:17:45 · answer #7 · answered by chi chi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not for a while, Call Pet-Co or pet smart they will gladly tell you along with what you need to give them now.
2006-07-22 01:15:07 · answer #8 · answered by Italian Girl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When they are weaned, about six weeks.
2006-07-22 17:53:49 · answer #9 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe in six to eight weeks
2006-07-22 01:40:29 · answer #10 · answered by Nat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋