The kittens are in the full growth phase. In order to better develop and prepare for future adult life, he needs a solid foundation. Food is a pillar that helps build a person's whole life from the very first moments of life. Feeding kittens is not easy. You have to take into account their age and their level of weaning. From birth to 6 to 8 weeks, kittens are nursed by their mother. He then gradually switched to solid foods, taking several meals a day.
Kittens are fed their mother's milk until they are 6 weeks old. It even represents its only source of nutrition during the first 4 weeks of its life, and sometimes more. Breast milk is an excellent food for a small newborn because while breast milk has everything he needs to build his bones and his body, it contains antibodies that can naturally protect him from many diseases.
The kitten is gradually weaned and it is time to provide it with a solid diet adapted to its needs. Since the choice of this food conditions the rest of its existence, we invite you to discover our dedicated document full of suggestions.
When to switch to solid food? What can we give him?
It is important to provide kittens with adequate solid food from the age of 6 weeks. Even if he has his first baby tooth, it is best to give him kitten food or small shredded chicken or tuna.
From 12 weeks, or even earlier, you can give him dry food with kibble. It was during this period that his still fragile baby teeth began to be replaced by his permanent teeth.
Be sure to provide your young boy with high-quality foods to meet all the nutritional needs of his growing body. Kitten kibbles are very rich and contain more good fats than foods intended for adult cats to meet the needs of kittens.
How to deal with an unweaned kitten?
Unfortunately, early separation from the mother can occur. In this case, it is important to constitute an effective relay to feed such a small kitten. After a veterinary consultation, kittens should be given alternative milk - not cow's milk.
There are powdered kitten formulas that can be diluted with a certain amount of small hairballs and fed to the kitten. Discover the right postures and good habits to properly feed young kittens thanks to our dedicated documentation.