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At four weeks and under, kittens get all their nutrients from their mother's milk. They start to wean off milk and onto solid food around four to eight weeks old. The solid food, if the family is in a domestic family, is usually kitten food in some shape or form.
They smell the air for prey, then they stalk... (four legged pouncy pouncy) and catche their prey
Cats are hunters, and if food is not provided by humans, they will hunt for small mammals, birds, and to some extent insects.
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Why do kittens need to eat food that is labeled specifically for kittens?
Kittens need large amounts of energy. About two to three times more than an adult cat. Kittens also need a lot of protein. Make sure the food you offer is made for kittens. Your pet will need to eat kitten-formula food until she reaches maturity, at about one year of age.
Why is your cat greedy after having kittens?
they want and need more food and water for milk to keep the kittens alive.
Why do kittens need two bowls?
for water and food
What do you feed Scottish fold cats?
this is quite the...um...less smart question :) you feed the cats wet cat food if they are kittens and dry cat food if they are not kittens.
How can you prevent kittens from eating dog food?
you can take the food away from them and let them eat kitty food.
Do kittens have same food as cats?
Kittens have more urgent nutritional needs than grown cats, so they should be fed kitten food for the first year of their life.
Can you mix wet food and dry food to kittens when weaning?
yes if u like
How old are kittens when they stop drinking their moms milk?
Jus like a real life mommy, they are able to produce milk as ling as the kittens are nursing. When the kittens have reached the appropriate age to be weened YOU have to keep a close eye and try to get your kittens to stop nursing....kittens will start eating the food if you put it out- try to get food meant for kittens or even soft food- not canned for- jus a softer version of dry cat food. Once all of your kittens have eaten regular food- DEF make sure none of them are nursing- then momma cats dries up and all is well!
How much nipples does a male cat have?
Usually the queen will have about 6 nipples ready when she has her kittens. 4 to 6 kittens are the average litter. Momma cats are for the most part very good mothers. Make sure she has plenty of food, preferably the kitten formula for the protein and vitamins needed for the kittens. Whatever food is left after the kittens are weaned can be used by the kittens. Good luck,
Is it ok for a young cat with no kittens to produce milk and to start feeding 12 week old kittens?
Mom cats often adopt another cat's litter, especially if the mom recently gave birth. For young kittens, that's okay BUT mom will need more food with protein (e.g. a good dry and wet food). However, 12-week old kittens should NOT be nursing. Separate the older kittens from their "adopted" mom and get them onto dry food.
What are some things that kittens eat?
Young kittens should be fed milk, either by the mother or from a bottle. Once they begin to grow teeth they need to be fed soft food first, and then dry food if you wish to feed them dry food as an adult.
Why won't my kittens eat food?
1 because he is ill (hopefully not) 2)because he doesn't like his food.
