My cat is 7 months old now and is starting to get pudgy. I know kitten food is higher in calorie. Is it OK at 7 months old to start giving him adult cat food instead now.
2006-09-18 08:45:19 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
I had him neutered 2 months ago. Maybe I'll give him some kitten food still but then adult cat food also. I have picked out food that a protein source is first on the list since I know that is what cats need. I just don't want him to get really fat. A vet told me once that the biggest problem with cats and there health is being over weight because it causes the majority of there problems.
2006-09-18 09:28:48 · update #1
He does run around a lot. He has tons of energy and likes to pounce on my big cat. It's just he's getting a pooch and flab hanging on his tummy like my older cat has.
2006-09-18 09:47:00 · update #2
I would check with your vet, but most of the time, they are supposed to have kitten food until they are a year old.
2006-09-18 08:54:36 · answer #1 · answered by Bama Butterbean 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It usually says to feed kitten food for a year. It's suppose to have more nutrients for kittens. Some adult cat food have weight limits if the kitten meets those you probably could start feeding them adult food. If you're worried about your kitten getting overweight just make sure that he has toys to play with to exercise and you can also play with him to get him to run around. If he's active it should help from getting overweight, but kittens do grow fast. I have two 5 month old kittens that have grown so much already.
2006-09-18 09:34:13 · answer #2 · answered by serenity 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Kitten" food is a marketing ploy and means nothing. The extra meat protein and fat is good for all cats, whatever their age. Do you seriously think the mother cat brings her kittens special "kitten mice" when she weans them?
Quality food is the issue when you get a new food. The premium brands have wholesome meat sources and NO CORN. If you are going to purchase adult food with corn in it would be better to have him on kitten food all his life.
Learn to read the labels on the bag or can of food you get for your cat (males should have 50% wet, 50% dry at a minimum)
The first two ingredients will be from a wholesome meat source, chicken, chicken meal etc. The third will be rice, brown rice, pea, millet for the filler, not corn.
You won't find these foods in a grocery store. Petco and Pet Smart have started carrying Natural Balance and they are excellent foods, both canned and dry. For other good foods, CA Natural, Wellness, Nature's Variety (Prairie) etc. a small, owner-operated pet store will have them and also knowledgable people to help you select a food.
2006-09-18 09:06:55 · answer #3 · answered by old cat lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually the food packs tells you exactly what are the ages you can feed what. Look in Iams or any of those that gives you the complete info about the type of cat and age. For example i feed my cat Adult 7+ indoor , because is what she is 9 and stays indoor because she is blind. Look for that information and your kitty will be good. And remember that if they spend a lot of calories running and playing is ok that they eat more to play more... Male cats also are more active sometimes.
2006-09-18 08:55:06 · answer #4 · answered by Alex P 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it would be okay to start switching it now. My kitten is about five months old and hasn't eaten kitten food for the last month or so. She doesn't really like it and my other cat would sit and eat it all! So now they both get the adult food.
2006-09-18 08:53:43 · answer #5 · answered by *Cara* 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Is your kitten neutered yet? They start to fill out once they've been fixed.
Please don't just switch your kitty's food all of a sudden. Start mixing some grown up food with his kitten food and gradually add more until it is all grown up food. This will help him adjust and digest the food better. Always do this even if you're switching brands of food.
2006-09-18 09:18:44 · answer #6 · answered by family_matters 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm reading a book right now that says to feed it kitten food for a year before switching to adult cat food.
2006-09-18 08:51:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
At what age should I switch my kitten to adult food?
Most commercial kitten foods are developed to feed until 12 months of age. At that point, you can switch your kitten to adult cat food.
2006-09-18 08:58:18 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Really.. theres is no set rule but I was told by vets and by the people at PetSmart that at one year(generally) one can start feeding adult kitty food to the pet
2006-09-18 09:06:51 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I also have a kitten that's 7 months old the kitten chow bag reads to keep them on it until they re 12 months old,
2006-09-18 09:01:35 · answer #10 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋