Feeding the kittens is a very important issue, since it depends on the properly selected diet that the kitten's health depends. Of course, at different ages, small pets require different feeding. But regardless of the age of the kitten, its diet should include only quality and healthy foods.
What to feed the kitten from 1 to 3 months?
Feeding the kittens from 1 month is a responsible process, as many kids at this age have already been weaned from their mother. The owner must include in the diet products containing a large amount of protein and vitamins. "Than to feed a monthly kitten?" - this question excites many owners of fluffy lumps. Kittens easily switch from milk to milk products - curds, sour cream and kefir are necessary for the full growth and development of the baby. Also, in small quantities should be given meat, vegetables and fish. Up to four months of the kitten should be fed five times a day.
Starting from 2-3 months, feeding of kittens practically does not differ from feeding of adult cats. The difference is only in the size of the portion and the regularity of the feedings.
Pedigree kittens require a special diet. Specialists develop different methods for feeding kittens of different breeds. We suggest to consider some of them.
Feeding the British kittens
British kittens need special care and feeding. Their diet should include a large amount of protein foods and calcium. The British kitten should be fed in small portions, but often.
British kittens can be fed with dry food and canned food. It is important to choose the products of the highest quality. The composition of feeds should not include dyes, flavor enhancers and preservatives. When feeding a month-old British kitten with dry food, it should be soaked with water or milk for 10 minutes. This procedure should be done until the kitten is three months old.
Feeding lop-eared Scottish kittens
Females of Scottish kittens are not recommended to excommunicate from the mother before 2 months. This can lead to a significant deterioration of the baby's well-being. At the age of 8-10 weeks the Scottish kitten is maximally prepared for the transition to adult food.
- low-fat meat. Meat kittens can be given in raw form only if the owner is confident in his high quality. Also, kittens can be given boiled meat or scalded with boiling water. The owner should remember that in the diet of lop-eared kittens meat is the most important product and its consumption should be daily;
- porridge. The most nutritious porridges for Scottish kittens are rice and buckwheat. In a mess, you can add pieces of meat, fish or vegetables;
- liver. It is recommended that lop-eared kittens be given beef or chicken liver, but not more often than once a week;
- vegetables. Vegetables are extremely useful for kittens in fresh and boiled form. Before use, they should be rubbed on a fine grater;
- eggs. Kittens should be given egg yolk in raw form no more than 1 time per week.
There are products that can harm kittens. These include: pork, fats, meat, sugar, salt and smoked meat.
Feeding and caring for kittens is a terrific and fascinating process. Kittens, like children, need the love and tenderness of their masters. Only a good attitude, good nutrition and caring care, can make a kitten healthy and cheerful.