When your newborn kitten becomes of age, there are things you may be unaware of, especially if you have not dealt with kittens before. The most important thing is choosing the best kitten food for your fur baby. Feeding your baby with the right diet can greatly improve his health as well as reduce the number of trips to the vet. Additionally, giving the wrong food can cause health complications and even cause chronic illnesses such as cancer and diabetes. The first thing that every cat owner should know is that adult cat food is not ideal for kittens. Kittens have different nutritional requirements compared to adult cats and therefore, will not provide the nutrients required to support growth. The kitten will be deficient of important nutrients and this may pose a risk to his health. The ideal diet for kittens is a diet that has high calories, high proteins and high energy. By kittens, we mean those aged between 8 weeks to three years in cat years. Kittens below 8 weeks are still depending on the mother’s milk or are still weaning off. Don’t give any food to kittens that are yet to be introduced to food. Solid foods are still foreign to their stomach and they will mostly vomit it or experience stomach upsets. When choosing between several brands, go with a canned kitten food that has real meat as the first ingredient. Canned cat foods are usually highly nutritious that dry kibble, and it is more preferred by cat owners. It is healthier, palatable and easy to digest because it has a high water content that makes the food soft. You can supplement it with crunchy treats to reduce instances of dental problems. Another thing that you should take into consideration is the ingredients list. Analyze the ingredient list to check for any fillers and ingredients that are not friendly to cats. Presence of oats and wheat should sound a warning that the formula is not kitten-friendly. The first five ingredients should ideally tell you what kind of diet that is. Also, ensure the main ingredient is meat, mostly chicken, duck, turkey or fish. These animal proteins provide the essential proteins that support growth and provide energy for the cat’s activities. |