How Soon Can Kittens Eat Dry Food
Caring for your kitten 07 05 2013 01 10 pm.
How soon can kittens eat dry food. By the time the kittens are eight weeks old most easily eat dry kitten food although some may take a week or two longer. Breastfeeding a kitten lasts about 9 weeks and when their teeth begin to come in after about four weeks they can begin to eat food. Buy this milk replacer at pet and farm supply stores and some grocery stores. The weaning process lasts approximately 2 to 4 weeks so kittens should be fully weaned by the time they are 8 to 10 weeks old.
Your four week old kittens can eat dry food but it may be tough at first. After the first four weeks of mother s milk a kitten gradually transitions to kitten food and is completely weaned at about eight weeks. You may want to provide some dry food on an ad lib basis it depends very much on your lifestyle what your kitten likes. Kittens aged 8 12 weeks need four meals a day 3 6 months three meals and kittens over 6 months old two meals.
Always provide clean water for the kittens so that they will remain hydrated as they make this dietary transition. Proper feeding is a big part of the health equation. Make the transition easier by mixing it with kitten milk replacer. Don t use the cow s milk you drink or you ll likely end up with sick kittens on your hands.
Most kittens will still want to nurse even after they are on dry food.