Recently I've changed my kitten's food from Science plan to Iams as it is wildley available, and..... I think she weights about 2.5kg she gets one pouch in the morning( which dissapears within seconds) and than we leave her dry food for the day. In the evening she gets another pouch and we leave dry food for the night. She doesnt eat all the dry food but she loves Iams wet food and keep on crying for more!!! Bare in mind that we've cut the pouches from 3 a day to 2 a day as I didnt think that was normal for her to eat so much! She has an acces to the gardens so she runs a lot, but I am worried that maybe she has worms or something?! how much dry and how much wet food I should feed her a day?
2007-02-23 00:17:49 · 23 answers · asked by paula 79 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
A kitten under one year really needs to have full access to as much food as it can possibly eat as it is still developing (This information comes directly from my veterinarian when we asked him) Its really good that you are leaving out the dry food for her to eat during the day... this is what you should be doing. Kittens that age do eat an obscene amount of food - we had three and it was shocking how quickly it all went. She won't probably reach her full frame size until at least age ten months to a year. So, there is a high caloric need there. Also, some cats get addicted to wet food. Yes, cats have food addictions. You can let her cry for the wet if you like.... if she is really hungry she will eat the dry.
You probably won't need to think about monitoring her food until she is somewhat more than one year. When that time comes, call your veterinarians office and ask them for a guideline.
2007-02-23 01:31:05 · answer #1 · answered by ineeddonothing 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mine is 7 months old - and she seems to have an increased appetite since being spayed 2 months ago! Tell-tale sign of worms are the little casts (eggs) that you will/would see around her bottom clinging to her fur (look like grains of rice).
On the reverse of Whiskas Kitten the guidelines for 6-10 months are as follows: Pouches per day: 4...Mixed diet: 2 pouches + 40-60g of dry food. Meals per day: 2 - 4...I'm getting bigger but on the inside I'm still only tiny...
Not sure that my hungry kitty would manage 4 pouches a day though! She does have some wet food and Royal Canin for kittens (which she loves). A few (cat) treats, and specials like tuna or chicken, but never eats in excess of the above guidlines.
I also give smaller quantities spread over 5 -6 meals, which seems to balance out with no wastage, as her tummy is still small and she only manages small helpings.
When they reach 10 months the quantities given suggest a slight decrease: 3 -4 pouches... 2 pouches + 30-40g dry food, as they are nearly fully grown (no longer need so many nutrients) and will be ready for Whiskas Adult food soon.
2007-02-23 09:31:06 · answer #2 · answered by Pardus 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cats are like that. They are little eating machines but it would be worth having her checked over by the vet to see if she has worms. Also it seems as though you are feeding her a lot. My kitty who is 11 years old gets biscuit in the morning and a pouch in the evening and thats it. He cries for more food all the time but this is normal behaviour. He used to be a little porker but we had to take him to kitty weight watchers at the vet's office to get his weight down. Overweight cats struggle to lose weight and being fat can have serious implications for their health. The vet came up with a proper feeding programme for my cat and although he says he is hungry he isn't starving. If you ignore the pitiful behaviour for a while the cat will give up and find something else to occupy itself.
2007-02-23 00:59:55 · answer #3 · answered by Golf Alpha Nine-seven 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Having sold IAMS for years, I know there are directions on the back of the bag of dry food. Have you read them? If so, just go ahead and follow them. If it's kitten food it will have all the protein and fat that your kitten needs to grow fast and well.
Feeding a dish that lasts all day is fine for a kitten but when that cat gets to adulthood you may have to cut back to two times a day or even as little as one or you'll have a horse sized cats. :-)
Kev
2007-02-23 06:25:32 · answer #4 · answered by Hobgoblin Kev 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like your kitty cat is just pushing her luck, but as i am no expert why not call Iams direct? They have a free customer helpline/wesbite for advice http://www.iams.co.uk or telephone them on 0808 100 70 10
They could help you understand how much of that type of food you should be feeding your kitten.
Regarding worms, you should have your kitten on a program (e.g regular tablets). If you have not already done this consult your VET asap.
Cheers x
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2007-02-23 00:29:05 · answer #5 · answered by petmillions.com 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
hi
kittens and cats simply love wet food. the simple fact is that it tastes better. the dry food is good for their teeth and mouth in general though. wet food does create more water in their diets (good if you're kitten doesn't like to drink much water). what you are doing now seems to be a good balance. my kitten (6 months old) goes crazy for his wet food to but only knows he gets it at night. having food on a regular schedual is a great idea too. hope this helps.
if you need more info go to http://www.thecatsite.com/Health/100/What-Do-I-Need-To-Know-About-Feeding-My-Cat.html
2007-02-23 08:01:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I'm not entirely sure with kittens but remember she only has a very small stomach. Cats or Kittens are inclined to nag for food constantly, it's in their nature. Mine does he will eat as long as I'm putting it down.
It's always good to worm you're cat especially if he/she is going outside.
I would only feed you re cat one sachet in the morning and one in the evening and maybe some biscuits in between....
Cats are greedy sods they will eat and eat.......Try to ignore it. My cat eats until he's sick!!!!
2007-02-23 00:28:12 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
it is common for kittens to have worms. Many times the mother cat can pass it on to her kittens. Your kitten will need to be checked out by the vet. If there is food for her and she is hungry enough she will eat it.
2007-02-23 00:35:20 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Worms would only lower her appetite. It is normal that she is eating, especially under 1 year old she is still growing. She is not heavy, anyway, so do keep feeding her as much as she likes, but if you spay her then control her weight, because their appetite increases.
2007-02-23 02:57:28 · answer #9 · answered by cpinatsi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi, Awww she sounds as if she has worms, most cat's get worms, and should be wormed regularly. She may have a little pot belly and this is a sure indication. Pay a visit to your vet he will perscribe her something.
2007-02-23 00:28:46 · answer #10 · answered by kevina p 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋