At around 10 months of age, the majority of kittens can be switched to adult cat food. Usually, cat food is lower in calories, fat, and proteins than kitten food. At 4 to 4.5 weeks old , bottle-feeders can start gradually transitioning their kitten to a diet of watered-down kitten food. While outdoor cats may need a bath from time to time when they get dirty, most house cats won’t need a bath often, if at all. As long as your cat grooms itself regularly, it will stay spotless. Moreover, if water gets into the ear of a cat that’s not used to it, it can lead to infections or other troubles. So as funny as these hilarious pictures might be, please don’t wet your cat unless they actually need to be bathed! Unlike kibble, wet cat food cannot be left out for cats to graze on all day long. “If wet cat food is left out for too long it may cause a stomach upset for your cat due to bacterial growth, and it also won’t be very appetizing once it has been left to dry up,” says Dr. Garner.

In addition to performing our own detailed analysis of the cat food brands on this list, we submitted samples of several recipes for analysis by an ISO 17025-certified food testing and analysis laboratory. This analysis yields a report that details the recipe’s exact macronutrient and micronutrient content. It also indicates whether the food contains microbes, yeast, mold, or heavy metals. The following foods all combine nutritional ingredients, complete nutrition, and palatability. They are also highly recommended by veterinarians and cat parents and have price points that make them accessible to the majority of families. Thanks for your comment. I’m sorry to hear that Schmoopy was diagnosed with congestive heart failure—that must have been hard news to receive.

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Simply Nourish, Wellness, and Nature’s Variety are all decent options for your kitten. I recommend giving all of them a try. Find out which of them she prefers and which work for you. As your cat moves through kittenhood, early adulthood, and beyond, their nutritional needs will change. Meeting those requirements at every phase of life sets the stage for good health. Includes nutritious superfoods like coconut oil, turmeric, and dandelion greens for healthy skin and coat, which helps in the prevention of hairballs At this stage, kittens still need about twice as many calories per pound than adult cats. Refer to the feeding guidelines on your kitten’s food to determine how much to feed per pound of bodyweight. When you bring a new cat home, one of the first decisions you have to make as a new pet parent is what type of cat food to feed your feline. And while there are hundreds of foods and cat food brands on the market, most cat owners will choose between two types of formulations—wet cat food and dry cat food.

In all honesty, I have been a raw feeder since researching dog food 6yrs ago. The cats also were happy on raw (with added taurine). However, the quality has gradually diminished from the many suppliers I've used, to the point where it often has an 'off' smell. I can only theorise that with raw becoming more popular, many more suppliers popping up = less of the quality/cheap items available to suppliers??? (Just my theory).

As for converting from grams/calories, it’s going to be different for every food, since they have different caloric densities. This is the calculator I use to make these types of conversions: https://vetnutrition.tufts.edu/2017/08/nutrient_converter/ Then there’s the phosphorus issue. You can find plenty of non-prescription foods with phosphorus levels that are safe for both healthy cats and those with kidney disease. Off the top of my head, good brands include Nom Nom, Weruva, and Tiki Cat. Foods that contain ground bone will typically have more phosphorus. This cat food database allows you to search for foods by phosphorus content: https://catinfo.org/chart/index.php

The same is true for wet food or a mix of wet and dry food. Just make sure the total number of calories she requires each day is met by the wet and dry food combined. When To Stop Feeding Kitten Food Keeping your cat’s ears dry is important during a bath, but don’t place anything inside of the ear to accomplish this, as this will cause more stress for your cat. It’s easier to keep the head completely dry if you can, and just use a damp cloth for cleaning this area.

The amount of wet food you should feed your cat depends on a variety of factors, including his or her age, weight, and activity level. For example, a growing kitten over 4 months old may eat about 1.5 to 2 cans of 5.5-ounce canned kitten food per day. Follow the recommended feeding instructions on the label, or talk to your veterinarian if you are still unsure about the right serving size. Can I feed my cat only wet food?