Kittens

Plenty Of Fat And Protein Are Key

It's no wonder cats are such a popular pet. They are cute, playful, quiet and in many ways, independent. Even so, cats (and kittens) have needs that can only be met by their human caretaker. Provide them with a happy, comfortable existence and chances are they'll bring delight to any home. By the time you get a new kitten home, he or she should be about seven to eight weeks old, weaned from its mother's milk and ready to delve into a dish of cat food./p>

Remember, kittens like all young creatures, have special nutritional needs that must be met in order for them to grow into healthy cats - including the need for plenty of fat and protein in their diet (all cats need an ample dose of both, but during their developmental stages kittens require a greater percentage in their diets adults). For this reason, most veterinarians recommend specially-formulated kitten food, made with more protein, more fat and more vitamins than adult cat food, for the first year of life. If for some reason a change in food is necessary, start by mixing in a small amount of the new food with the old. Otherwise, your kitten might suffer gastrointestinal distress, often the result of an abrupt change in diet.

Cats and Kittens, with open access to litter boxes, can consume their daily food requirement throughout the day (as opposed to dogs, where regular and limited feeding times help establish an elimination schedule).

It's a myth that cats need milk, and though they may like it, it isn't good for them and should not be offered. Water, on the other hand is a must. Always keep a bowl of clean water handy and change it daily.