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Complete Guide to Feeding Your Kitten Right according to Age, Breed and Lifestyle

Taking care of your kitten's diet is very important in the growing as well as the adult stage of a kitten to ensure their good health and prevent health hazards.

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Complete Guide to Feeding Your Kitten Right according to Age, Breed and Lifestyle

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  1. Complete Guide to Feeding Your Kitten Right according to Age, Breed and Lifestyle _By PetPedia.in

  2. HOW OFTEN SHOULD FEED KITTEN? • There should be a proper feeding schedule for your kitten to maintain its health. Kittens tend to require more food in the growing stages as to when they become adult. • Here is some detailed information about your cat’s age and how often they need to be fed:

  3. FEEDING ACCORDING TO HEALTH PROBLEMS • Also your cat's health is a determinant about how often you have to feed them. If your cat has the following problems do this: 1. Diabetes: In case your kitten or cat has diabetes then you need to pair the timing of food given to them with their insulin dosing. 2. Hyperthyroidism: In this disease your cat may want to eat all the time, but you shouldn't be doing that. In this case consult a vet and get your vat treater if it is treatable and then feed your cat normally. 3. Gum disease: There might be a time when your cat may not be able to chew properly due to any gum disease or they may reach a stage where their teeth may go bad. In that case offer them some canned food or give them dry in a finer nugget size.

  4. HOW MUCH SHOULD I FEED MY KITTEN? • 0-4 Weeks: At this age kittens need to be given mom's milk. For the first week you need to keep a check on the kitten's body weight everyday so that to ensure your kitten has a normal growth rate. In the first 3 weeks your kitten needs to be fed every 2-3 hours and about ½ tablespoon of milk replacement at every feed. • 4-8 Week: in the fifth week the kitten should be fed three times a day and at least 3 tablespoons of milk replacement per feed. At the sixth week the nursing should be eventually stopped . At that time the food fed should become less watery and dry kitten dry food should be introduced.

  5. WHAT SHOULD I FEED A CAT? • Cats need a high amount of nutrients, out of which an essential one is TAURINE. All cat food has some quantity of taurine, and it is important to feed your cat with that otherwise it may lead to many deficiency such as degeneration of eye cells and weakening of heart muscles. • The amount of food and nutrients they take can also depend upon the amount of energy they use everyday. If your cat is very energetic she definitely needs more nutrients to fulfill her energy requirements and a cat who is lethargic and is not very energetic has less energy requirements.

  6. TYPES OF CAT FOOD • Kitten WET FOOD: Kitten wet foodis one of the nutritious cat food options. Cats are carnivores and hence require a diet which has meat in it. Kitten wet food is also beneficial for cats that are suffering from sensitive stomachs or from diarrhea due to its high moisture content. It is also helpful in cats weight management as wet food contains less calories than kitten dry food.

  7. Kitten DRY FOOD: One of the main benefits of kitten dry food is that it is cost friendly and is easy to use and convenient. Kitten dry food is easier to use and can be given in food dispensers and one can conduct some mental stimulation activities with it. • TREATS: Treats can be used to cheer up your kitten, can be used as a reward when they do something right and also can be used as a play time for them. Giving treats can be helpful to you in appreciating your cat when they do something good. • SEMI MOIST FOOD: Semi moist food for cats contains about 60-65% of water content, by weight. It usually contains more sugar and salt than dry or canned food. Though the extra salt and the extra sugar is not good for all cats and may cause health problems. Semi moist food is a good in between option for pet parents from choosing from dry and wet foods.

  8. DIFFERENCE BETWEEN DOG AND CAT FOOD • Nutritional Requirements: Cats' nutritional requirements are 2 to 3 times more than dog’s nutritional requirements, and cats require animal based nutrients for their muscle organs and kittens need approximately 1.5 times more proteins than puppies. Cats have a special requirement of vitamin B1 and require it almost 5 times more than dogs. A deficiency of this can lead to an appetite loss, hunching of posture, and poor quality of the coat.

  9. Taurine: Cats require a large amount of taurine in comparison to dogs. Taurine helps cats for vision, digestion and heart muscle function. Insufficient amount of taurine can lead to improper functioning of retinal cells and these cells may eventually die and may cause impaired vision and blindness. • We hope now, you have a fair idea about feeding your cat with the right kind of food. Our store PetPedia.in carries all of the cat products mentioned in the article. Check them out and have them delivered quickly and safely to protect the safety of your pet. Check out our other items, such as oral care, bedding, collars, and treats. We provide the best customer service in the market and a huge variety of pet products at unbeatable prices.

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