The amount of food for kittens depends primarily on the weight, age of the kitten and, in fact, on the food itself. Kittens eat about 10% of their weight per day. Nutrition of kittens after two months practically does not differ from the principles of feeding adult animals. However, if you have a kitten before eight weeks of age, it needs special food.
Instructions
Step 1
First you need to weigh your pet. It is better to use electronic scales that are more accurate. Weight is the main criterion for correct feeding, as the kitten must gain weight. You need to weigh it regularly, for a start every day, then every three to four days.
Step 2
The amount of food also depends on the age of the kitten. Up to eight weeks of age, the best diet is feline milk replacer. But if there is no extra money to purchase this expensive product, you can use its analogues.
Of all that you can feed kittens, you can recommend the "milkshake". It is very simple to make: you need 1 glass (250 ml) whole milk, 2 egg yolks, 30 ml cream, 30 ml organic yogurt without additives (lactobifid is possible). Mix all this in a mixer, blender or by hand.
This cocktail is especially suitable for small kittens who find it difficult to cope with solid food.
You can also boil baby food porridge or use egg powder dissolved in cow's milk. In the first week of life, for an approximate weight of a kitten of 100 grams, he needs to be given 30 ml of the mixture.
Moreover, in the first four days, it is necessary to feed every two hours. From the fifth day, you can feed every three hours at night. Starting from the second week, the volume must be increased to 50 ml at intervals of 4 hours.
Step 3
From the second month of life, the kitten must be taught to complementary foods and a gradual transition to a more adult food. If you decide to feed your kitten with food, then you need to know which one.
There are economy, premium, super premium and holistic feeds. The higher the class, the better quality feed, the more meat and natural substances in its composition. A quality feed should contain more than 30% meat ingredients.
Such popular and widely advertised economy class foods contain less than 0.5% meat ingredients. These feeds are empty. Kittens do not gorge themselves and constantly ask for food. They also contain many flavors, additives and substitutes. You should know that quality food will never be colorful. Therefore, it is very important to take a responsible attitude to the choice of feed.
If you decide to feed the kitten with high-quality food, then up to three months he should eat 50 grams per day, from three to six months, 100 grams. From seven months, you can again give less. Usually the kitten knows when to stop and eats when he wants. But some do not have a sense of proportion, and you need to limit your pets.
Step 4
If you feed your baby with regular food and do not know how much to feed the kitten, the approximate norms are as follows:
Kitten age 1, 5-2 months (active growth). The number of feedings per day is at least 6, the daily rate is 120-150 grams. At this time, it is necessary to limit the consumption of milk, milk porridge.
Age 3-6 months (active growth). The number of feedings is 4 times a day, the daily rate is 180-240 g. The daily portion of meat is at least 35-40 g.
Age 6-9 months (active development). The number of feedings is 3 times a day, the daily rate is 200-250 g. The maximum food requirements for growing cats are at the age from 6 to 9 months.
At 10-12 months, developmental activity decreases. The number of feedings is 2 times a day, the daily rate is 150-200 g.
