The appearance of a kitten in the house is a very joyful event, but it significantly adds worries and responsibility. If the owner is working and he has no time to prepare a balanced diet for the kitten from natural products, the best option would be to transfer the animal to dry food. This should be done gradually.
It is necessary
- - consultation of the breeder;
- - food for premium or extra-class kittens;
- - a bowl for dry food;
- - a bowl for clean water.
Instructions
Step 1
Dry food is made from hydrolyzed meat, with the addition of herbs, vegetables, cereals, vitamins, trace elements, minerals and provides the kitten with full growth and development. You can transfer to it no earlier than two months, when the kitten's teeth are fully formed, and he learns to chew well.
Step 2
The convenience of feeding with dry food is obvious. In addition to the fact that they contain everything you need, they do not deteriorate in a bowl for a long time, do not stain the kitten itself and the floor near the feeding place. For kittens, there are special dry food with smaller and softer granules. And it is better if premium or extra-class food is chosen. On the packaging of all manufacturers, the age at which you can start giving the kitten one or another food is indicated. Therefore, you should carefully read the instructions, in addition, the store has a sales assistant who will tell you in detail about the benefits of all types of feed.
Step 3
It is necessary to transfer to dry food within 10-15 days, as it depends on the individual characteristics of the animal. Some kittens very quickly and easily get used to dry food, others need at least 15, and sometimes more, days to get used to.
Step 4
During the first days, it is necessary to add a few pellets of food to the food he is used to. If the kitten does not touch them, then dry food should be moistened or mixed with regular food.
Step 5
Every day (during the above period) the amount of usual food should be reduced, the amount of dry food should be increased.
Step 6
When the kitten is used to dry food, then its dose, which is indicated on each package, should be poured into a clean bowl every morning at the same time. Wash the water bowl thoroughly and refill it fresh. If you are leaving for a long time, add more food and two bowls of water. Water is always required 4-5 times more than dry food. Therefore, you must be careful to ensure that there is always fresh water in the bowl.
Step 7
If the kitten is completely switched to dry food, then it should not be given regular food, because digestive upset can be provoked. When transferring expensive kittens to dry food, you should always consult with the breeder about which food is most suitable for a particular breed.
