2007-07-22 13:20:08 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
Usually around 6-7 weeks before then they just aren't ready for hard solids. With my kittens, I always fed them baby food and jars of pureed chicken or beef baby food. Gerber Rice Cereal mixed with a little warm milk (one box will last you forever.) is especially handy before bed because full tummies equal a good night's rest.
Make sure you feed them kitten chow when you start them on dry food. Kittens need extra nutrients that adult food doesn't have. Plus, it's much easier for them to digest.
2007-07-22 13:58:14 · answer #1 · answered by Kate The Great 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try offering canned kitten food at about 4 weeks. Kittens will usually help themselves to food by 6 weeks.
2007-07-22 21:42:17 · answer #2 · answered by Pam and Corey 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No earlier than 3 weeks. At 3 weeks the intestinal tract is mature enough to digest some solid material. Weaning should take place gradually, and by 6-8 weeks may be completed.
2007-07-22 20:23:04 · answer #3 · answered by KimbeeJ 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
they can start eating wet food around 4 weeks old. than slowly introduce wet food around 6 weeks old. keep in mind that some kittens take longer and soom are sonner.
2007-07-22 20:34:25 · answer #4 · answered by animluv 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My mother was a breeder for many years and she introduced dry at about 6 wks but didn't sell them until 7 wks so they still got mothers milk 'til 7 wks
2007-07-22 20:24:51 · answer #5 · answered by snakenhunter 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think its as soon as they can walk hear an open their eyes
2007-07-22 20:23:28 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋