When can I start feeding my kitten those soft foods, the kind that are in little cups and cans? Like tuna and salmon with sause, chicken with gravy, that kind of stuff?? She turned 8 weeks today:)
2006-10-27 17:53:15 · 13 answers · asked by Ellanora 3 in Pets ➔ Cats
Although canned soft foods seem like a yummy diet for your cat it is not healthy for them to do so. I recommend dry food (any kitten formula of high quality will do-purina, iams, eukanuba, hills) available at all times to a kitten until they are 6mo-1year of age then restrict their intake and switch them to adult foods-intake based on amount on bag of food (twice a day feedings so split the amount in half per feeding). The dry food is best for their teeth, urinary tract, and digestive system small infrequent amounts of the soft stuff as treats is ok but unnecessary and your cat at 6 months would probably prefer some catnip or a toy. Be sure to get a scratching post, soon so he can become familiar, rub his feet on it occassionally mimicking the way he would do so if sharpening his claws he will learn this is an acceptable place and the couch is not.
Good luck with your kitten!
2006-10-27 18:14:12 · answer #1 · answered by LY K 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would still feed her hard kitten food but just a little bit now should be fine. I just had 8 kittens and they all started eating soft food around 8 weeks and were fine. start out with about 1 tbs for a few days and see how she does.
2006-10-27 17:57:02 · answer #2 · answered by Trickey 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should be feeding her dry kitten food, can be mixed with a little water to soften. She should be able to start crunching, though. Only feed canned food once in a while as a treat.
2006-10-28 03:32:56 · answer #3 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can start weaning a kitten or puppy between 4 and 6 weeks
2006-10-27 17:57:32 · answer #4 · answered by poochiesmoochie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Your kitty is ready to start eating. Buy the kind that is made for kittens under one year of age and follow directions for amounts
2006-10-28 06:04:31 · answer #5 · answered by Classy Granny 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't give them that stuff. Start them out on solid dry food (my vet says Pruina Kitten Chow is best) and they will continue to eat it. Not to mention the fact that their "poo" doesn't smell as bad with dry food. Don't worry if the kitten doesn't want to eat it at first. They will eventually eat it.
2006-10-27 18:02:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
When my kittens were 6 weeks old, I gave them some wet food, also I mixed wet and dry, But you best bet is not to give them too much wet food, it will give them the runs. Good luck
2006-10-27 18:24:56 · answer #7 · answered by nicky 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would get Purina Pro Plan Kitten. If it is too hard for her, I would soften it with a little warm water. I am taking care of a kitten right now at work, and that is what I am doing for him, and he is younger than yours.
2006-10-27 18:16:39 · answer #8 · answered by daisygirltn 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you need to start feeding the kitten, the foods are soft enough and she is most definately ready
2006-10-27 17:55:44 · answer #9 · answered by justneedtoknow 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Once kitty is weaned,and I would think at this age, momma has already done this.Even if she is still nursing a little, she is more than ready to be introduced to solid food.
2006-10-27 18:00:14 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋