The question of how safe and healthy dry cat food is is, of course, controversial. Of course, with a lack of free time, it is more convenient for the owner to transfer his animal to feeding on dry food. However, the process of switching from food to dry food should be as comfortable for your cat as possible.
It is necessary
- - dry food;
- - a bowl for dry food;
- - a bowl for water.
Instructions
Step 1
Transfer your kitten to dry food no earlier than at the age of 2-3 months, when all of its teeth have formed. By this time, the kitten should already be able to chew food well.
Step 2
Find the right dry food for your pet. Choose premium or extra food. When buying food, study the packaging, read the instructions. First of all, pay attention to the recommended age of the animal. For example, dry food for kittens is made with soft, small granules. Then select the food for your cat's needs and health. There are food, for example, for castrated animals, with problems of the genitourinary, digestive systems, for mobile or inactive cats.
Step 3
Keep in mind that it takes 10-15 days to transfer a cat to dry food, depending on the health condition and characteristics of your pet. Constantly monitor the cat's well-being, its behavior, the nature of the chair. If you suspect a problem, contact your veterinarian right away.
Step 4
Pour a few granules of dry food into a bowl with your usual food for the first 2-3 days. If the animal refuses dry food, soak the granules in water, mix with the main food.
Step 5
Increase the amount of dry food every day. At the same time, reduce the dose of the usual food for the cat. Keep track of the amount of water in the bowl. Gradually, dry food will completely replace other food from the cat's diet.
Step 6
Pour the required amount of dry food 2-3 times a day into a clean bowl. Pay attention to the recommended feed intake indicated on the packaging and do not exceed it.
Step 7
Provide the cat with constant access to fresh, clean drinking water, otherwise dehydration may occur. Keep in mind that water is required 4-5 times more by volume than dry granules. When the animal is completely transferred to dry food, ordinary food can no longer be given.
