How Much to Feed a Kitten

How much to feed a kitten

How much you feed your kitten will depend primarily on their age and size. Here are some general guidelines you can follow, but we recommend speaking to your vet for the best recommendation.

Newborn kittens

For the first few weeks, newborn kittens depend entirely on their mother’s milk and will nurse frequently (every two to three hours, about 45 minutes at a time for the first week).

Weighing your kitten on a daily basis is the best way to make sure they’re getting all the nutrients they need. This is especially important if the kitten needs to be bottle-fed.

How much to feed a kitten 3 months

Kittens that are bottle-fed should consume a tablespoon of special feline formula at each feeding. Young kittens should gain about a 1/2 to 3/4 of an ounce per day.

4 - 6 weeks old

Kittens typically start weaning at the age of 3-4 weeks .

During this time, they should be given wet kitten food or gruel made from canned kitten food combined with a few tablespoons of warm water. By six weeks, your kitten should be eating gruel four ti

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