Is it OK if my kitten only eats wet food?
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Is it OK if my kitten only eats wet food?
It’s important that very young kittens have at least some canned food to eat as part of their diet. Very small kittens have very small teeth and can’t chew dry food well. Without some canned food, they won’t get enough nutrition to grow properly. If they’re only eating canned food, they should be fed four times daily.
Do 10 week old kittens need wet food?
Your kitten most likely weaned off her mother’s milk and started eating solid food at about 8 weeks old. By the time you bring her home, she should be eating solid canned food or kibble – about 4 times a day.
How much wet food should a 10 week old kitten eat?
Cat Feeding Chart
| Age | Approximate Weight | Amount to Feed |
|---|---|---|
| 5-8 weeks | 550-850 grams / 1.1 – 1.5 pounds | Weaning: Offer an unlimited amount of wet kitten food |
| 8-9 weeks | 1.5 – 2.6 pounds | 250-360 calories per day |
| 9-10 weeks | 1.6 – 2.9 pounds | 250-360 calories per day |
| 10-11 weeks | 1.8 – 3.1 pounds | 250-360 calories per day |
Should I feed my kitten wet or dry food?
Dry food allows the kitten to eat whenever they want, but wet food should be given separately in small, regular portions. Feeding dry food alone or feeding both wet and dry foods are both perfectly acceptable, but feeding wet alone may make it difficult for your kitten to get sufficient nutrients in the day.
When can kittens eat dry food only?
By three to four weeks, kittens can begin eating moistened dry kibble or wet food. Between six and eight weeks, kittens are fully weaned from their mother’s milk and can eat dry or wet kitten food.
At what age can kittens eat dry food?
By the time kittens are five to six weeks old, they should be nibbling on a high-quality dry food consistently even though they’re still nursing. This process of gradually introducing kitten food is important in training cats to eat as they are weaned.
What age can kittens eat dry food on their own?
The answer will range depending on the kitten. However, most kittens will be ready for dry food anywhere from seven to eight weeks. By weeks eight and nine, they should be grown enough that they can eat wet and solid food on their own without any issues.
Why won’t my kitten eat her dry kibble?
If you are feeding your kitten dry kibble, try mixing it with some warm water. This will heat it while softening it at the same time — the dry kibble’s hardness might be the problem in the first place. Some kittens may have been weaned too early or simply have a hard time chewing dry food.
Why won’t my new kitten eat anything?
If your kitty was eating solid food regularly in her birth home, find out what brand of food it was and give that a try. If your kitten wasn’t introduced to a variety of foods when she was with her mother, she probably won’t want to try something new, especially just after arriving at a brand-new home.
How long can a newborn cat go without eating?
Don’t let her go hungry for more than 48 hours. She should see the vet if she hasn’t eaten at all, but you can try a few things to rouse her appetite. If your kitty was eating solid food regularly in her birth home, find out what brand of food it was and give that a try.