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This is an older video so I might comment on a new video. I was wondering if you could do a updated best kitten food video. It would be greatly appreciated unless nothing has changed. Thank you again for helping to insure a happy healthy kitten.
Got a kitten three weeks ago at 8 weeks old and I’ve been feeding her the Wellness Core canned kitten food! It’s so expensive but she deserves it and she really enjoys it. I have studied veterinary sciences so it wasn’t difficult to approve of this food in the first place.
Love this post. I plan on getting 2 kittens really soon & want to try out the Wellness Core. Did you get your kitten from a shelter/rescue? If so, was it hard to transition the kitten from the food they were fed at the shelter to the Wellness Core?
Benjamin Ballew No she was outdoor/indoor from a friend. I bought the brand dry food (for long work days) that she wasn’t interested in but she still loves the wellness wet food.
Grew up with cats but it’s been 25 years since I’ve had a kitten so I know there is so much more information now than before on the upbringing of kittens, I want to give her the best to grow up healthy and long life
Just rescued a little black kitten from behind the restaurant I work at, lured him out with chicken so we named him Pollo, after his first vet visit he’s doing great!!!
Just received an 8 week old kitten that my friend found on the side of the road :)) I've named him Poblano and he's already. started gaining a bunch of weight and growing to the size he should be for his age! I'm so excited to have him in my life now and his first wellness check is coming up this weekend!!!
I'm getting my first kitten in over 10 years. I am extremely concerned about what is the best food and at the same time I don't want to spend a ton but I do not want to go cheap. Your video is very helpful as it breaks down what the product contains and how much it costs. You keep things simple yet are specific on how you grade each recommended brand. I subscribed to your channel because your other videos are done with the same care and attention. Thanks again!!!
One of my kittens has had some messy diarrhea and we finally determined it is probably because of the milk in the Fancy Feast you showed. Switched to crunchies for a day and no problems. Watching this to find better options for wet food.
My husband and I are about to adopt two kittens this week! We had to wait for one of them to spayed (the other has been neutered already). I have watched your videos SO many times and I decided to ask the foster mom what foods and litters she has been using with the kittens so that I know what they've already eaten so I can go from there. Thank you for your research so that I can make informed judgments and had the forethought to ask the foster mom! We are adopting a boy and girl orange kittens, we are renaming them to Björn and Sigrid!
This is such a wonderful comment. Thank you for sharing your experience and congratulations on the adoption of Björn and Sigrid! Wishing you guys all the best!
Wow this was so helpful I'm adopting a kitten from the shelter I really liked the ingredients of simply nourish. I'm very picky and I want what's best for my kitten thank you!
Please notice that she did not recommend any of the science or big veterinary brands. Please always do your research before you take your vets recommendation. I almost lost my dog because they changed their formula without stating that they changed it. They don’t actually care about your pets. They care about money.
I found a kitten in my porch. Neighbor told me she saw a blue car and somebody got off and dropped the kitten off. And it was on our porch that we share. I brought it in and gave her a flea bath. And she is so cute. Calico kitten. So I named her Cali.
New subscriber! Your videos have been very helpful in deducting what food to give my newly adopted kitten. I originally picked Instinct, prior to seeing this video, good to get confirmation. Switched to Earthbound Holsitics but it gave him diarrhea, so going back to Instinct. Thanks for all your helpful information.
I also just got a new kitten. Because of this video I got him off the Science Diet and put him on the Instinct wet food. I only have a little bit of the Science Diet dry left from the shelter but I’ll be transitioning him on the Instinct dry food. So far so good!
I’m so excited!! I’m getting two maine coon kittens (brothers) in a couple weeks and want to feed them raw when they’re adults as it would be easier to keep track of nutrition then but am sticking to wet food until that!! Thank you so much for this 🤍 (their names are Hades and Arlo 😸)
My kitten is currently 7 months old and I’ve only been feeding him Wellness Core kitten immediately after we got him (so for about 4 months now). But after a blood test, the BUN and creatinine ratio was out of normal range. (One being unusually high, the other low). My vet told me that this was usually due to too high protein in the diet so I immediately changed to a brand that wasn’t so high (Now Fresh Kitten). I’m planning to do another blood test after a few months, but I’m hoping for input on our case since this was recommended on your video!
I had no clue that cats preferred dry food. I thought people just bought it because it was cheap. I’m going to be getting a kitten soon and I’m doing my research. Your videos are so helpful! I’ve never had a pet before and I just want to make sure I do all of the right things.
That is greath, the wetfoods that have no strange ingredients are the safest, we are careful if it includes carrageenan and controversial ingredients. Some people prefer raw dieth for cats.
Hi, I just adopted a kitten last month, she is my first cat so I absolutely dont know what to feed her. Then, I found you on UA-cam. Now, I feed her follow your recommendation: Blue Buffalo, Fancy Feast and Simply Nourish dry food. Thank you so much.
I've been attached to a "wild" kitten at my boyfriends house since he was born (he's more domestic than any of their other cats though). He is 4 months old and we are adopting him to our house! Welcome to the family little Ace :)
I loved fancy feast for 3 of my cats. BUTTTT my 4th kitty the fancy feast caused severe allergies my kitty scratching and red, flaky skin, itching.. I switched and its better now, no more itchy
We got a couple of sibling kittens a little over a month ago. We were told they were being fed Nulo kitten food and then we slowly switched to Hill’s based on Vet recommendation but one of the kittens can’t seem to digest Hill’s very well so we are in the process of switching back to Nulo.
Was wondering how the instinct dry kitten food is compared to the other top brands? I have a decent budget and want my kitty to get the best. Because the shelter I got him from feeds all cats science diet and they gave me free samples I’ll keep him on it till it’s almost gone the transition him to instinct dry. Just want to make sure it’s the best option since I already have him on instinct wet. Thanks again for your knowledge! 😊
Edit: just noticed that it was out of stock on Chewy. Try this listing on PetSmart: www.petsmart.com/cat/food-and-treats/dry-food/simply-nourish-source-andtrade-kitten-dry-food---natural-grain-free-high-protein-chicken-and-turkey-5286933.html?irclickid=x8G0pDVhtxyLRhu0EkzjZTwgUkB1vI3xuydkXA0&irgwc=1&Impact&Allaboutcats&
I have 3 babies Luna, Misty, & Delilah, so I'm looking for something healthy but not breaking the bank either. Right now they are eating Taste of the Wild hard food made soft with hot water and 2 cans of unhealthy friskies soft food. Two of my babies are long haired and have had problems with vomiting hair and stomach contents, so I would like to know what would be best for my babies?
I just adopted a kitten about a month ago and your videos have been so helpful!! Where does Purina pro/Purina one kitten food fall in this lineup? That’s what they had been feeding her in the shelter
I’m a relatively new cat owner to a pure bred Maine Coon. I’ve been feeding her Wellness Core 3x a day. She’s at the point where she won’t bother with it. Is it possible she got bored of having the same thing everyday? Considering they only have one flavor? She eats her dry all the time but idk if I should try a different wet food
It sounds like she might just prefer the dry food. Remember that wet food is preferable for cats, so I would try to push her towards the wet with smaller amounts of dry food and perhaps switching up the wet food selection.
What is your thoughts on royal canin and hills science diet?I rescued a pregnant feral 8month old that was pregnant n just had a single kitten.Shes now 9months n her kitten is 3weeks.The vet recommended hills n royal canin.The reviews r great but im just not sure.I also heard Blue Buffalo n Purina is no good.Im so lost n confused bc i just want to give the best.The mommy is currently on fancy feast ni give her treats by Inaba, Rachel Ray, Vitakraft, n Tiki Cat. Im also super lost on wat litter to start the baby on.
I’m taking care of feral kittens the mom has made it hard to access do to her new spot she moved the kittens. They are now 3 weeks old, anyone have tips?
Do you know how much to feed a kitten? My 5 wk old acts like she's always starving and guzzling her food. I don't understand the can says to serve less than what she wants
I have 2 kittens which are 5 months old, 1 half maine coon female and the other one normal shorthair male but a big one to my opinion (i had a mother and her kittens before until they passed at 15-17y old, and they weren't as big at 5 months). When they don't sleep, i play with them ALOT to get them really fit, almost like a challenge to get them as muscled as they can get. I'm about to change to this food selection: - Applaws wet food pots and layers, which are for adult cats but I'm convinced it is really good quality food -dry kitten food from a good brand like Hill's and Purina. And extra which is called: - Muscle Mass from Puur Natuur.. Which is like a protein shake almost, but I'm gonna serve them below what Puur Natuur recommends, to not over-do.. And last but not least : LOTS of water refreshed couple of times a day. What do you think?
Hello there! This generally looks like a good diet! I'd make sure that the Applaws isn't an overly-large part of the diet, since it's not a nutritionally complete food. Instead, you might find a comparable wet food that is nutritionally-complete and balanced for kittens or all life stages.
Just wanted to contribute my perspective on the Fancy Feast Kitten Tender Turkey Feast. It consistently made my kitten throw up--was it because of the milk? Can't be sure, but I do know that none of my other offerings have ever made him throw up. I wouldn't say positive reviews are necessarily an indication of healthfulness. I didn't write a negative review because Chewy has great customer service and gave me a full refund. So I let it go and donated the food. My kitten also loved the taste of the food, and I figure a lot of other kittens do, too, which may bolster reviews.
So I'm starting with royal canin mother and kitten food. What do you suggest using to transition into? This brand will get pretty expensive since I'm now serving 4 instead of the 1 we planned on.
@@seanheath711 Hey Sean, you have a world of options. You might like our list of the best affordable and healthy cat foods: www.wwwallaboutcats.com/best-cheap-cat-food
*sigh* just got a kitten from the shelter that’s been throwing up. He’s not sickly so I am assuming it’s the food. The shelter didn’t even tell us what he was eating because apparently they just gave them whatever. Was gonna go for the whole earth farms kitten food to see if it’d help his tummy issues but I found out it’s been discontinued. I can’t find it anywhere either. Might want to make an updated list if you haven’t already since the whole earth farms isn’t an option anymore.
So I have been ordering this according to your recommendations (Wellness CORE ), but to be honest I decided to buy Tiki Cat, since I trust them more. I wonder if anyone used this - pate, Rabbit and Chicken liver recipe (it says that it's New Zealand sourced), and second one also from After dark - Beef and beef liver recipe (95% meat). I know All about cats did separate video about Tiki Cat, but I wonder if anyone tried these specific. Thank you!
Would you consider doing a video analyzing the worst cat/ kitten food choices? I was very surprised that you recommended Fancy Feast, I always stayed away because they have such poor reviews... but I may reconsider.
@@cadylynnoregel1451 Really? Which Fancy Feast line doesn't have by-products? I'm trying to give my bub as many brands as possible in case of shortages.
Is it safe to feed your kitty raw fish? Like from the meat counter at the grocery store? Or how about cooked chicken with no spices added? Then we can cook them a little piece along with our dinner.
Hi Jenn! Royal Canin's wet kitten food is okay, but not the best-you'll find a lot of potentially low-value by-products, vaguely-named proteins, and starchy additives. Overall, the food has a bit more carbohydrate content than your kitten needs and probably isn't the best option. Royal Canin has a good reputation, but nutritionally, I wouldn't place it among the best on the market. We also plan to make a video on Royal Canin soon, but for now, you might like our written brand review: www.wwwallaboutcats.com/royal-canin-cat-food-review
One day I came home too find 3 small kittens and their mother in my back yard. Every day they’d sit outside our kitchen door and meow for hours so then I realized the mom disappeared and I thought they were hungry so I made them a little cardboard house and researching a good diet too feed them
Oh wow surprised Soulistic didn't make it on this list. My kitten at 7 weeks loved Wellness chicken pate and salmon Pate but by month 5, she absolutely would not eat the chicken pate.
Hi Natalya, Authority is one of our favorite brands to recommend to people on a budget and their kitten food is no exception. I'd definitely give it a shot!
@@AllAboutCatsYT thanks. My kitten enjoyed it! I compared the ingredients with premium brands, and it was very similar. I was surprised. I’ve learned about the Authority from your channel. Thank you 🙏🏻
Hi Karen, we do plan to make a video on Royal Canin soon, but for now, you might like our review of www.wwwallaboutcats.com/royal-canin-cat-food-review As for their wet kitten food specifically, it's okay, but not the best-you'll find a lot of potentially low-value by-products, vaguely-named proteins, and starchy additives. Overall, the food has a bit more carbohydrate content than your kitten needs and probably isn't the best option.
@@AllAboutCatsYT Thank you so much for your response. The toughest part is cats will only eat what they like I have tried the best of the best cat food I could possibly find and doing lots of research and through all of it, my 4 yr old will only eat Fancy Feast classic. It's frustrating but what do you do?
@@AllAboutCatsYT Oh, I can't wait for that review! My kittens love Royal Canin (and believe me, in the short time I've had them, I've tried everything I can find the you've reviewed) so we'll be watching! 😯 Thanks for all you do!! =^..^= xoxo
My 3 months old stray kitten had to go for gastro diet because she's been having a diarrhea. Hence the vet recommended Royal Canin's wet food for gastrointestinal and it's been good for few days. However when I tried to change to kibble Green's Mother & Baby, the diarrhea came back and her poop smells so bad and strong. Had to give that RC's gastro one while trying to give her Equilibrio's kitten one (Since I wanted to get rid of RC's gastro due to the price). But she disliked the EQ and now I'm thinking of trying for Purina One's kitten (dry and wet food). But I'm not sure if it's good for the kitten, not seeing much review on that. What do you say on that? Really appreciate anyone's help!
Would you do a best dry kitten food? Hills is the most accessible in my area. Dry and wet. In my area wet food isn't as available as dry but I still want to get the best food I can. I want to get Wellness but I can't find a video on Wellness Core dry food, or best dry kitten food in general. My kitten before me hasn't had wet food and she's just not interested, so finding a good dry good is important.
Petco has their own brand Whole Hearted. It is the best bargain I've found. It's hard to find large cans of kitten food and they have a good selection of 3 flavors. It come to 19 cents an ounce and is grain free. It am a foster mom, so feeding 6 kittens, I go through a lot of wet food. Also, it is a good idea to feed nursing moms kitten food. The babies love it.
Hi! I was wondering would it be okay and healthy if I fed my kitten 3 months old fancy feast tender turkey with some royal canon mother and cat dry food on the side?
Does anyone know if it’s okay to use two different brands at the same time? Like if I gave my kitten one brand if the morning and another one in the evening would that have a negative effect?? I just adopted my kitten she’s 3 months right now she’s eating the fancy feast kitten food but I would like her to have the wellness core as well
That’s fine, it is recommended by a cat nutritionist I follow to give different brands and flavours in wet food so the cat gets different sources of proteins (different flavours like chicken or turkey) and it balances out limitations each brand of food has. A disadvantage is that if your cat gets a bad reaction you won’t be sure which type/brand may have caused it, so maybe slowly implement new variations
There is a typo on the kitten buyers guide. On #4 in the section where it says what we liked and what we didn’t like instead of saying what we liked like all the rest of the numbers it says what we didn’t like twice
My kitten is 12 weeks old & I’ve been feeding her Fancy Feast kitten food. I just recently purchased the Simply Nourish kitten food… is it ok alternate the foods daily such as wet food for breakfast/lunch & kibbles for dinner?
Is regular fancy feast ok for my four month old kitten? The kitten fancy feast does not agree with her. She’s a mainecoon mix, so she’s on the big side.
Hey Nick, you could feed regular Fancy Feast to your kitten as long as it's formulated for "all life stages". You'll need to give her about twice the amount recommended for adult cats.
@@nickbaritone Nick, I'm not a vet or a veterinary nutritionist. That said, based on my understanding of feline nutrition, there aren't any nutritional advantages to dry food and a few drawbacks. Low moisture content increases your cat's risk of urinary tract issues (though this is slightly less of a concern for female cats) and dry food's higher carbohydrate content may increase her blood sugar and, because cats can't regulate their blood sugar as well as humans can, puts her at a higher risk of developing diabetes. Dry food's biggest advantage is convenience.
What sbout royal canin? That is the current brand im feeding to my 12 weeks kitten. He have no problem at all he actually finishes it quite quickly compared to merrick. But still eat both of them. I just want to your opinion in it :) thanks!!
Hey Ivan, you're not alone! A lot of people are wondering if Royal Canin kitten food is a good choice. Here's what I said to another commenter a few months ago: Royal Canin's wet kitten food is okay, but not the best-you'll find a lot of potentially low-value by-products, vaguely-named proteins, and starchy additives. Overall, the food has a bit more carbohydrate content than your kitten needs and probably isn't the best option. Royal Canin has a good reputation, but nutritionally, I wouldn't place it among the best on the market. We also plan to make a video on Royal Canin soon, but for now, you might like our written brand review: allaboutcats.com/royal-canin-cat-food-review Hope this helps!
Can you also research and tell me some products which will deliver to India ?. Because none of the products you mentioned had the option to deliver to India. It will be a great help to list out the products that has a chance to receive in India . Please do it as soon as possible 🙏
I’m wondering why you can’t order from Chewy? Can you not get anything from America shipped? Do you know anyone in the states that could ship to you in India? I’m guessing the custom charges being shipped would be enormous.
Hi there, thanks for your comment. Switching a cat or kitten onto a wet diet is definitely a tricky process, but don't lose hope! Many people have walked this path before you, proving that it is possible to transition a cat from dry to wet food, even if they were weaned onto kibble. There are a lot of techniques that can make the process easier. Here's a helpful guide to assist you in the transition process: veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4952909 Hope this helps!
Hey Maria, not necessarily! Are you using the wet or dry variety? Here's a response I gave to another viewer wondering about Blue Wilderness kitten food: Regardless of if you choose wet or dry food, Blue Wilderness kitten food isn't the best thing you can give your cat. On the positive side, the foods are free of by-products, artificial colors, and potentially harmful preservatives. They contain a good variety of meat ingredients and, in the case of the dry food, prebiotics and probiotics for digestive support. That said, they're also high in carbohydrates, heavy on plants, and not really a species-appropriate option. Additionally, Blue Buffalo has had a few recalls over the years, some of which may point to significant issues. www.wwwallaboutcats.com/blue-buffalo-cat-food-review I'd consider it, but Blue Wilderness kitten food wouldn't be my first choice. Hope this helps!
@@AllAboutCatsYT oh dang it. I’ve been only giving him blue wilderness. I am going to switch my kittens food over to wellness core. I kept wondering how he was gaining so much weight
Hello Ashley, we plan to post a complete video review of Hill's Science Diet soon, but for now, here's our written review of the Hill's brand: allaboutcats.com/hills-cat-food-review
Do you think the other flavors of the kitten fancy feast wet food is as appropriate as the turkey feast, or is the turkey feast the only one worth buying? Thanks.
The other flavors are good, too! We were limited to one recipe per brand recommendation and went with the turkey as it was the most popular, but the other recipes are also good. Thanks for the comment!
How would you compare Nulo MedalSeries Cat & Kitten Food - Grain Free, Turkey & Cod to the top dry food pick you hadfor kittens? I don't plan on having a dry diet but when I am out for the day it's easier for me to leave a bowl of dry food out until I come back.
Hello! I haven't had anyone be able to answer this question for me, so I'm hoping that you can. I will be getting my first kitten soon, and they'll be on a wet food only diet. For my dog, I buy wet food to mix into his dry and both the brand and flavor varies depending on what's on sale that day. Do cats need to be on one brand/formula only, or is it okay to feed different brands/formulas per day? So say I get a few cans of Wellness Core on sale, but I typically feed Fancy Feast. Can I feed one in the morning and one at night? This is all theoretical but it's good info to know i think. I try my best to buy economically
Im no expert in the subject and based on what I've read and my personal experience with my 2 kittens i recommend that you stick to one brand or mixture of brands. Their digestive system is sooo sensitive and if you switch the food of all of a sudden they can have really bad diarrhea. Of course every cat is different and you'll have to find out what works for them. Good luck!
Hey Ashe, thanks for the question! I'm not a veterinarian, but from what I've gathered, cats run into issues with switching brands because they've been on the same food for a very long time. Their bodies become accustomed to the familiar food and then transitioning becomes difficult. If your cat is accustomed to variety, there shouldn't be anything wrong with feeding your cat a mix of Wellness Core and Fancy Feast...or any other combination of proteins, brands, textures, and formulations.
Hi Arif, kittens start weaning around 4 weeks of age, so this is a sensitive time. Since it's unclear whether or not their mom had started weaning them already, your orphaned kitten should still be eating kitten formula. If you can't find kitten formula right away, you may be able to give the kitten some thinned-down wet food either from a bottle or in a shallow dish. The food should ideally be formulated for kittens, but adult food will do temporarily. For the longer-term, I would recommend finding kitten formula and slowly transitioning to kitten food. Hope this helps. Good luck caring for your orphaned baby.
What are your thoughts on using Dr. Elsey's Cleanprotein Formula Dry Cat Food versus Simply Nourish? Their website says that Dr. Elsey's cat food is a universal product that can be used for all life stages, you just double the amount for kittens.
hi i’m getting an 8 week old kitten, and i want to know how frequently i should feed her and how much i should give. i don’t want to over or under feed her. and will the food be any different because she’s younger?
Hello I'm about to get my kitten today and she is about 2 months old and I bought everything I needed but I bought fancy feast wet food. Now I'm a bit worried on if it is good for my new kitten. I chose a pack of both the turkey and a whitefish one which I heard is bad for them. Any thoughts or tips?
Hi Jaz, I don't think that Fancy Feast kitten food is the worst option! As long as you keep things varied, both of these recipes should be perfectly acceptable choices for your new kitten.
Do you have any idea about if "Merrick Backcountry Raw Infused Kitten Recipe Review" would be a good choice for my kitten? I am going to feed canned food twice a day and some kibble, unless you have other suggestions?
Can you please do a review on the Purina Pro Plan Live Clear line? I am adopting a new kitten but my gf is slightly allergic. Unfortunate they only have dry kibble so I do plan on feeding a hybrid diet as well as soaking their food in water.
Hello, thanks so much for the video. I'm looking at the Whole Earth Farms and Instinct food brands, and considering those brands for kibble as I feed my kitten wet and free-feed him the dry food throughout the day (following the feeding guidelines). I'm wondering what your opinion is on the Merrick Healthy Kitten Recipe chicken dinner pate? I use this brand for wet and dry food for my kitten. It seems like it should have made the list so I was just wondering about your opinion of the brand or if I should reconsider. Thanks!
Is it okay to mix wet food for "All stages of life" with dry kitten food? I do plan on eventually putting the 2 kittens I'm about to adopt on just wet food diets, but I'm trying to move and have to buy a lot of things, and I don't want them to just eat dry cat food and thought if I did that they'd eat the dry food if I ran out of wet food, but wouldn't be so picky and only eat dry food
Question- if I am at work for around six hours on the days I work would you recommend leaving out a small bowl of kibble while I am gone? Or would they be okay to wait until I am home for the wet food? Want to go wet food route as much as possible but don’t want them to be hungry!
Hello Johnnie, it's okay to let your cat wait for you to come home, but if you're worried about your cat going hungry if you can't get in home at your usual time, a little bit of kibble can hold them over.
If you're watching this video, chances are you just adopted a new kitten. If so, congratulations! Drop their name in the comments so we can help welcome them to your family!
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This is an older video so I might comment on a new video. I was wondering if you could do a updated best kitten food video. It would be greatly appreciated unless nothing has changed. Thank you again for helping to insure a happy healthy kitten.
Did you get any new kitten food recommendations? If so, would you please share the brand names
This is just what I needed for our new kitten. She was found (starved) in a garage and deserves the best food available!
Got a kitten three weeks ago at 8 weeks old and I’ve been feeding her the Wellness Core canned kitten food! It’s so expensive but she deserves it and she really enjoys it. I have studied veterinary sciences so it wasn’t difficult to approve of this food in the first place.
Love this post. I plan on getting 2 kittens really soon & want to try out the Wellness Core. Did you get your kitten from a shelter/rescue? If so, was it hard to transition the kitten from the food they were fed at the shelter to the Wellness Core?
Benjamin Ballew No she was outdoor/indoor from a friend. I bought the brand dry food (for long work days) that she wasn’t interested in but she still loves the wellness wet food.
@@InternationalCoco please please help me out can you answer some questions that I have please
Grew up with cats but it’s been 25 years since I’ve had a kitten so I know there is so much more information now than before on the upbringing of kittens, I want to give her the best to grow up healthy and long life
Adopted my little Dante a couple weeks ago. He's more than half way through his little bag of food the shelter gave me, so this is perfect!
Just rescued a little black kitten from behind the restaurant I work at, lured him out with chicken so we named him Pollo, after his first vet visit he’s doing great!!!
Just received an 8 week old kitten that my friend found on the side of the road :)) I've named him Poblano and he's already. started gaining a bunch of weight and growing to the size he should be for his age! I'm so excited to have him in my life now and his first wellness check is coming up this weekend!!!
I'm getting my first kitten in over 10 years. I am extremely concerned about what is the best food and at the same time I don't want to spend a ton but I do not want to go cheap. Your video is very helpful as it breaks down what the product contains and how much it costs. You keep things simple yet are specific on how you grade each recommended brand. I subscribed to your channel because your other videos are done with the same care and attention. Thanks again!!!
may i ask which food did you go with
One of my kittens has had some messy diarrhea and we finally determined it is probably because of the milk in the Fancy Feast you showed. Switched to crunchies for a day and no problems. Watching this to find better options for wet food.
pumpkin puree helps too!!
My husband and I are about to adopt two kittens this week! We had to wait for one of them to spayed (the other has been neutered already). I have watched your videos SO many times and I decided to ask the foster mom what foods and litters she has been using with the kittens so that I know what they've already eaten so I can go from there. Thank you for your research so that I can make informed judgments and had the forethought to ask the foster mom! We are adopting a boy and girl orange kittens, we are renaming them to Björn and Sigrid!
This is such a wonderful comment. Thank you for sharing your experience and congratulations on the adoption of Björn and Sigrid! Wishing you guys all the best!
Please do more kitten videos! Happy healthy cats begins with happy healthy kittens!!
Wow this was so helpful I'm adopting a kitten from the shelter I really liked the ingredients of simply nourish. I'm very picky and I want what's best for my kitten thank you!
Please notice that she did not recommend any of the science or big veterinary brands. Please always do your research before you take your vets recommendation. I almost lost my dog because they changed their formula without stating that they changed it. They don’t actually care about your pets. They care about money.
Depends on the vet…. My veterinarian is very knowledgeable of raw an soft food…
Love your videos! Just got my first two indoor kittens and all your videos are an amazing resource!
I found a kitten in my porch. Neighbor told me she saw a blue car and somebody got off and dropped the kitten off. And it was on our porch that we share. I brought it in and gave her a flea bath. And she is so cute. Calico kitten. So I named her Cali.
New subscriber! Your videos have been very helpful in deducting what food to give my newly adopted kitten. I originally picked Instinct, prior to seeing this video, good to get confirmation. Switched to Earthbound Holsitics but it gave him diarrhea, so going back to Instinct. Thanks for all your helpful information.
I also just got a new kitten. Because of this video I got him off the Science Diet and put him on the Instinct wet food. I only have a little bit of the Science Diet dry left from the shelter but I’ll be transitioning him on the Instinct dry food. So far so good!
I’m so excited!! I’m getting two maine coon kittens (brothers) in a couple weeks and want to feed them raw when they’re adults as it would be easier to keep track of nutrition then but am sticking to wet food until that!! Thank you so much for this 🤍 (their names are Hades and Arlo 😸)
May I ask where you are getting them? I am interested in getting some maine coons but not for sure where.
My kitten is currently 7 months old and I’ve only been feeding him Wellness Core kitten immediately after we got him (so for about 4 months now). But after a blood test, the BUN and creatinine ratio was out of normal range. (One being unusually high, the other low). My vet told me that this was usually due to too high protein in the diet so I immediately changed to a brand that wasn’t so high (Now Fresh Kitten). I’m planning to do another blood test after a few months, but I’m hoping for input on our case since this was recommended on your video!
How did the new kitty food workout for you?
What was the testing like once you switched?
Love your videos! Thank you for the great content
I had no clue that cats preferred dry food. I thought people just bought it because it was cheap. I’m going to be getting a kitten soon and I’m doing my research. Your videos are so helpful! I’ve never had a pet before and I just want to make sure I do all of the right things.
That is greath, the wetfoods that have no strange ingredients are the safest, we are careful if it includes carrageenan and controversial ingredients.
Some people prefer raw dieth for cats.
Dry food is horrible for cats!
@@pauljimenez6594 it depends on the brand you buy. My kittens eat wet food and dry food every day. I buy healthier brands.
The wellness core one doesn’t seem to be available in the uk.
Hi, I just adopted a kitten last month, she is my first cat so I absolutely dont know what to feed her. Then, I found you on UA-cam. Now, I feed her follow your recommendation: Blue Buffalo, Fancy Feast and Simply Nourish dry food. Thank you so much.
Omg so helpfull i am getting a kitten tomorrow and its a boy so we are naming it Simon!I was an early Christmas present lol
Do you get your kitten what color ?
I have a grey kitten too she is 5 month and her name is Angel
So exciting! Hope Simon is settling in well.
@@sophiachen3657 Oh our kitten is lavender colour!Your kitten sounds nice!
I've been attached to a "wild" kitten at my boyfriends house since he was born (he's more domestic than any of their other cats though). He is 4 months old and we are adopting him to our house! Welcome to the family little Ace :)
John!!! and he’s a blind kitten left on a sidewalk 😭 and I love him
What about Wysong kitten food? Is that recommended?
Awwww
If u want u can rescue him and adopt him after
I loved fancy feast for 3 of my cats.
BUTTTT my 4th kitty the fancy feast caused severe allergies my kitty scratching and red, flaky skin, itching..
I switched and its better now, no more itchy
We got a couple of sibling kittens a little over a month ago. We were told they were being fed Nulo kitten food and then we slowly switched to Hill’s based on Vet recommendation but one of the kittens can’t seem to digest Hill’s very well so we are in the process of switching back to Nulo.
This is great. Thank you so much. Subscribed!
Have you evaluated Tiki Baby? Or do you have newer 2023 kitten food recommendations?
Was wondering how the instinct dry kitten food is compared to the other top brands? I have a decent budget and want my kitty to get the best. Because the shelter I got him from feeds all cats science diet and they gave me free samples I’ll keep him on it till it’s almost gone the transition him to instinct dry. Just want to make sure it’s the best option since I already have him on instinct wet. Thanks again for your knowledge! 😊
My kitten name is Jasper adopted him age 2 months old , he's now 6 months old.
Wonderful and very informative video. Thank you for some great suggestions.
9:59 couldn’t find this stuff anywhere & i see it’s not linked in your description, did it discontinue?
Hi, I'm a bit confused-there is a link to the food shown at 9:59. You can buy it here: www.chewy.com/simply-nourish-source-chicken-turkey/dp/199432
Edit: just noticed that it was out of stock on Chewy. Try this listing on PetSmart: www.petsmart.com/cat/food-and-treats/dry-food/simply-nourish-source-andtrade-kitten-dry-food---natural-grain-free-high-protein-chicken-and-turkey-5286933.html?irclickid=x8G0pDVhtxyLRhu0EkzjZTwgUkB1vI3xuydkXA0&irgwc=1&Impact&Allaboutcats&
for the fancy feast is it just the turkey that is okay for kittens?
Thanks Mallory I've been binge watching you like Netflix:)) New sub and new kitty owner thanks for all your help!
Such an honor to have you here! Thank you. 😺
Royal canin babycat is perfect for weaning and the kitten ones are great for transitioning after that
I have 3 babies Luna, Misty, & Delilah, so I'm looking for something healthy but not breaking the bank either. Right now they are eating Taste of the Wild hard food made soft with hot water and 2 cans of unhealthy friskies soft food. Two of my babies are long haired and have had problems with vomiting hair and stomach contents, so I would like to know what would be best for my babies?
Maybe you could look into chew items to clean teeth
I just adopted a kitten about a month ago and your videos have been so helpful!! Where does Purina pro/Purina one kitten food fall in this lineup? That’s what they had been feeding her in the shelter
Hi Arpita, Purina Pro Plan and Purina One are both decent options. I particularly like their True Nature line-one of the best out there.
@@AllAboutCatsYT Hi! Thank you for all the information you provide
I’m a relatively new cat owner to a pure bred Maine Coon. I’ve been feeding her Wellness Core 3x a day. She’s at the point where she won’t bother with it. Is it possible she got bored of having the same thing everyday? Considering they only have one flavor? She eats her dry all the time but idk if I should try a different wet food
It sounds like she might just prefer the dry food. Remember that wet food is preferable for cats, so I would try to push her towards the wet with smaller amounts of dry food and perhaps switching up the wet food selection.
Until when you feed a cat kitten food? I just adopted a 4month siamese. Any reccomendation on dry cat food?
What is your thoughts on royal canin and hills science diet?I rescued a pregnant feral 8month old that was pregnant n just had a single kitten.Shes now 9months n her kitten is 3weeks.The vet recommended hills n royal canin.The reviews r great but im just not sure.I also heard Blue Buffalo n Purina is no good.Im so lost n confused bc i just want to give the best.The mommy is currently on fancy feast ni give her treats by Inaba, Rachel Ray, Vitakraft, n Tiki Cat. Im also super lost on wat litter to start the baby on.
I’m taking care of feral kittens the mom has made it hard to access do to her new spot she moved the kittens. They are now 3 weeks old, anyone have tips?
Great video. Super helpful!
The kittens have been using Royal Canin "mother and kitten"
Same😭
@@christhethird155 You can get a lot more bang for your buck in other brands vs the unnatural additives in Royal Canin + unnecessary price :)
Did the royal canin work out good im using the same with bengal kitten 👍🏻
@@londonboyz9218 yes
Do you know how much to feed a kitten? My 5 wk old acts like she's always starving and guzzling her food. I don't understand the can says to serve less than what she wants
Mine doesnt seem to like Hill's. Can I just switch his food or do I have to transition him to new food so it doesn't upset his stomach?
Hi Cindy, it's generally best to gradually transition over the course of a week or so. Thanks for stopping by!
I have 2 kittens which are 5 months old, 1 half maine coon female and the other one normal shorthair male but a big one to my opinion (i had a mother and her kittens before until they passed at 15-17y old, and they weren't as big at 5 months).
When they don't sleep, i play with them ALOT to get them really fit, almost like a challenge to get them as muscled as they can get.
I'm about to change to this food selection:
- Applaws wet food pots and layers, which are for adult cats but I'm convinced it is really good quality food
-dry kitten food from a good brand like Hill's and Purina.
And extra which is called:
- Muscle Mass from Puur Natuur.. Which is like a protein shake almost, but I'm gonna serve them below what Puur Natuur recommends, to not over-do..
And last but not least : LOTS of water refreshed couple of times a day.
What do you think?
Hello there! This generally looks like a good diet! I'd make sure that the Applaws isn't an overly-large part of the diet, since it's not a nutritionally complete food. Instead, you might find a comparable wet food that is nutritionally-complete and balanced for kittens or all life stages.
Omw back to petsmart to return my kitten’s food and purchase a better brand 😀
🙋🏻♀️🙋🏻♀️🙋🏻♀️
Just wanted to contribute my perspective on the Fancy Feast Kitten Tender Turkey Feast. It consistently made my kitten throw up--was it because of the milk? Can't be sure, but I do know that none of my other offerings have ever made him throw up. I wouldn't say positive reviews are necessarily an indication of healthfulness. I didn't write a negative review because Chewy has great customer service and gave me a full refund. So I let it go and donated the food. My kitten also loved the taste of the food, and I figure a lot of other kittens do, too, which may bolster reviews.
Great points! Thank you for sharing.
Getting 4 kittens. 3 Genetta (Bengal, munchkin mix) and 1 munchkin.
G - Meadow
G - Trinket (the munchkin)
M - Kyber
M - Frost
That's so exciting, Sean! They all have such cute names, too. Congratulations!
So I'm starting with royal canin mother and kitten food. What do you suggest using to transition into? This brand will get pretty expensive since I'm now serving 4 instead of the 1 we planned on.
@@seanheath711 Hey Sean, you have a world of options. You might like our list of the best affordable and healthy cat foods: www.wwwallaboutcats.com/best-cheap-cat-food
*sigh* just got a kitten from the shelter that’s been throwing up. He’s not sickly so I am assuming it’s the food. The shelter didn’t even tell us what he was eating because apparently they just gave them whatever.
Was gonna go for the whole earth farms kitten food to see if it’d help his tummy issues but I found out it’s been discontinued. I can’t find it anywhere either.
Might want to make an updated list if you haven’t already since the whole earth farms isn’t an option anymore.
So I have been ordering this according to your recommendations (Wellness CORE ), but to be honest I decided to buy Tiki Cat, since I trust them more. I wonder if anyone used this - pate, Rabbit and Chicken liver recipe (it says that it's New Zealand sourced), and second one also from After dark - Beef and beef liver recipe (95% meat). I know All about cats did separate video about Tiki Cat, but I wonder if anyone tried these specific. Thank you!
Would you consider doing a video analyzing the worst cat/ kitten food choices? I was very surprised that you recommended Fancy Feast, I always stayed away because they have such poor reviews... but I may reconsider.
Hey Madelyn, that's a great idea. We'll definitely consider it!
They do have a line that does not contain animal byproducts so I think it’s a good choice for someone needing an economical option
@@cadylynnoregel1451 Really? Which Fancy Feast line doesn't have by-products? I'm trying to give my bub as many brands as possible in case of shortages.
@@theshunnedBandersnatch their gourmet natural variety I think it’s called
@@cadylynnoregel1451 Thank you! I'll look for it 😀
Is it safe to feed your kitty raw fish? Like from the meat counter at the grocery store?
Or how about cooked chicken with no spices added? Then we can cook them a little piece along with our dinner.
hello! could I get your input on royal canin kitten wet food? Would you compare it to any of the canned foods you covered?
Hi Jenn! Royal Canin's wet kitten food is okay, but not the best-you'll find a lot of potentially low-value by-products, vaguely-named proteins, and starchy additives. Overall, the food has a bit more carbohydrate content than your kitten needs and probably isn't the best option. Royal Canin has a good reputation, but nutritionally, I wouldn't place it among the best on the market. We also plan to make a video on Royal Canin soon, but for now, you might like our written brand review: www.wwwallaboutcats.com/royal-canin-cat-food-review
You seem to have a much larger use of turkey for both people and cats in the US (I'm in Australia).
One day I came home too find 3 small kittens and their mother in my back yard. Every day they’d sit outside our kitchen door and meow for hours so then I realized the mom disappeared and I thought they were hungry so I made them a little cardboard house and researching a good diet too feed them
Oh wow surprised Soulistic didn't make it on this list.
My kitten at 7 weeks loved Wellness chicken pate and salmon Pate but by month 5, she absolutely would not eat the chicken pate.
Hi, what do you think about the Authority Everyday Health Kitten pate? The ingredients look good. I have a 10-weeks old kitten.
Hi Natalya, Authority is one of our favorite brands to recommend to people on a budget and their kitten food is no exception. I'd definitely give it a shot!
@@AllAboutCatsYT thanks. My kitten enjoyed it! I compared the ingredients with premium brands, and it was very similar. I was surprised. I’ve learned about the Authority from your channel. Thank you 🙏🏻
my cat is eating tiki cat dry food that i wet with water and he has been diarheaing everywhere idk what to do
I would also like your input on the royal canin kitten wet food.
Hi Karen, we do plan to make a video on Royal Canin soon, but for now, you might like our review of www.wwwallaboutcats.com/royal-canin-cat-food-review
As for their wet kitten food specifically, it's okay, but not the best-you'll find a lot of potentially low-value by-products, vaguely-named proteins, and starchy additives. Overall, the food has a bit more carbohydrate content than your kitten needs and probably isn't the best option.
@@AllAboutCatsYT Thank you so much for your response. The toughest part is cats will only eat what they like I have tried the best of the best cat food I could possibly find and doing lots of research and through all of it, my 4 yr old will only eat Fancy Feast classic. It's frustrating but what do you do?
@@AllAboutCatsYT Oh, I can't wait for that review! My kittens love Royal Canin (and believe me, in the short time I've had them, I've tried everything I can find the you've reviewed) so we'll be watching! 😯 Thanks for all you do!! =^..^= xoxo
Royal canin any good ?
currently planning to adopt a kitty and your videos are sooo helpful! thank you. a few given names i saw were "elvira" "wednesday" "casper" hehe
Hello Maggie! Glad to hear that the videos are helpful and I'm excited for you to adopt a kitty! Those are all purrfectly spooky names. :)
My 3 months old stray kitten had to go for gastro diet because she's been having a diarrhea. Hence the vet recommended Royal Canin's wet food for gastrointestinal and it's been good for few days. However when I tried to change to kibble Green's Mother & Baby, the diarrhea came back and her poop smells so bad and strong.
Had to give that RC's gastro one while trying to give her Equilibrio's kitten one (Since I wanted to get rid of RC's gastro due to the price). But she disliked the EQ and now I'm thinking of trying for Purina One's kitten (dry and wet food). But I'm not sure if it's good for the kitten, not seeing much review on that. What do you say on that?
Really appreciate anyone's help!
Would you do a best dry kitten food? Hills is the most accessible in my area. Dry and wet. In my area wet food isn't as available as dry but I still want to get the best food I can. I want to get Wellness but I can't find a video on Wellness Core dry food, or best dry kitten food in general. My kitten before me hasn't had wet food and she's just not interested, so finding a good dry good is important.
Petco has their own brand Whole Hearted. It is the best bargain I've found. It's hard to find large cans of kitten food and they have a good selection of 3 flavors. It come to 19 cents an ounce and is grain free. It am a foster mom, so feeding 6 kittens, I go through a lot of wet food. Also, it is a good idea to feed nursing moms kitten food. The babies love it.
Hi! I was wondering would it be okay and healthy if I fed my kitten 3 months old fancy feast tender turkey with some royal canon mother and cat dry food on the side?
Hey there! Yes, I believe your kitten should be perfectly fine on that combination.
Does anyone know if it’s okay to use two different brands at the same time? Like if I gave my kitten one brand if the morning and another one in the evening would that have a negative effect??
I just adopted my kitten she’s 3 months right now she’s eating the fancy feast kitten food but I would like her to have the wellness core as well
That’s fine, it is recommended by a cat nutritionist I follow to give different brands and flavours in wet food so the cat gets different sources of proteins (different flavours like chicken or turkey) and it balances out limitations each brand of food has. A disadvantage is that if your cat gets a bad reaction you won’t be sure which type/brand may have caused it, so maybe slowly implement new variations
There is a typo on the kitten buyers guide. On #4 in the section where it says what we liked and what we didn’t like instead of saying what we liked like all the rest of the numbers it says what we didn’t like twice
Chloe, thank you for the heads-up! Editing that ASAP.
My kitten is 12 weeks old & I’ve been feeding her Fancy Feast kitten food.
I just recently purchased the Simply Nourish kitten food… is it ok alternate the foods daily such as wet food for breakfast/lunch & kibbles for dinner?
Yes!
Is regular fancy feast ok for my four month old kitten? The kitten fancy feast does not agree with her. She’s a mainecoon mix, so she’s on the big side.
Hey Nick, you could feed regular Fancy Feast to your kitten as long as it's formulated for "all life stages". You'll need to give her about twice the amount recommended for adult cats.
All About Cats should I even give my kitten dry food?
@@nickbaritone Nick, I'm not a vet or a veterinary nutritionist. That said, based on my understanding of feline nutrition, there aren't any nutritional advantages to dry food and a few drawbacks. Low moisture content increases your cat's risk of urinary tract issues (though this is slightly less of a concern for female cats) and dry food's higher carbohydrate content may increase her blood sugar and, because cats can't regulate their blood sugar as well as humans can, puts her at a higher risk of developing diabetes. Dry food's biggest advantage is convenience.
What sbout royal canin? That is the current brand im feeding to my 12 weeks kitten. He have no problem at all he actually finishes it quite quickly compared to merrick. But still eat both of them. I just want to your opinion in it :) thanks!!
Hey Ivan, you're not alone! A lot of people are wondering if Royal Canin kitten food is a good choice. Here's what I said to another commenter a few months ago: Royal Canin's wet kitten food is okay, but not the best-you'll find a lot of potentially low-value by-products, vaguely-named proteins, and starchy additives. Overall, the food has a bit more carbohydrate content than your kitten needs and probably isn't the best option. Royal Canin has a good reputation, but nutritionally, I wouldn't place it among the best on the market. We also plan to make a video on Royal Canin soon, but for now, you might like our written brand review: allaboutcats.com/royal-canin-cat-food-review
Hope this helps!
Can you also research and tell me some products which will deliver to India ?. Because none of the products you mentioned had the option to deliver to India. It will be a great help to list out the products that has a chance to receive in India . Please do it as soon as possible 🙏
I’m wondering why you can’t order from Chewy? Can you not get anything from America shipped? Do you know anyone in the states that could ship to you in India? I’m guessing the custom charges being shipped would be enormous.
In 2023 do you still recommend these foods. Getting a new kitten and would like to get decent food for them.
Could you do a video over the best cat and kitten supplements?
We plan to do this soon! For now, here's an article on the subject: allaboutcats.com/best-cat-vitamins-and-supplements
My kitten was weened onto kibble and refuses wet and he was loosing weight so I had to give him dry what should I do to get him off kibble
Hi there, thanks for your comment. Switching a cat or kitten onto a wet diet is definitely a tricky process, but don't lose hope! Many people have walked this path before you, proving that it is possible to transition a cat from dry to wet food, even if they were weaned onto kibble. There are a lot of techniques that can make the process easier. Here's a helpful guide to assist you in the transition process: veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4952909 Hope this helps!
I just bought blue buffalo’s wilderness kitten food. Is that one better than the one you reviewed in this video?
Hey Maria, not necessarily! Are you using the wet or dry variety? Here's a response I gave to another viewer wondering about Blue Wilderness kitten food:
Regardless of if you choose wet or dry food, Blue Wilderness kitten food isn't the best thing you can give your cat. On the positive side, the foods are free of by-products, artificial colors, and potentially harmful preservatives. They contain a good variety of meat ingredients and, in the case of the dry food, prebiotics and probiotics for digestive support. That said, they're also high in carbohydrates, heavy on plants, and not really a species-appropriate option. Additionally, Blue Buffalo has had a few recalls over the years, some of which may point to significant issues. www.wwwallaboutcats.com/blue-buffalo-cat-food-review
I'd consider it, but Blue Wilderness kitten food wouldn't be my first choice. Hope this helps!
@@AllAboutCatsYT oh dang it. I’ve been only giving him blue wilderness. I am going to switch my kittens food over to wellness core. I kept wondering how he was gaining so much weight
Do you have any negative notes about "hills science diet" a
Hello Ashley, we plan to post a complete video review of Hill's Science Diet soon, but for now, here's our written review of the Hill's brand: allaboutcats.com/hills-cat-food-review
Hello ! I am a new soon to be kitten owner and was wondering what would be the best choice for a wet kitten food?
Do you think the other flavors of the kitten fancy feast wet food is as appropriate as the turkey feast, or is the turkey feast the only one worth buying? Thanks.
The other flavors are good, too! We were limited to one recipe per brand recommendation and went with the turkey as it was the most popular, but the other recipes are also good. Thanks for the comment!
How would you compare Nulo MedalSeries Cat & Kitten Food - Grain Free, Turkey & Cod
to the top dry food pick you hadfor kittens?
I don't plan on having a dry diet but when I am out for the day it's easier for me to leave a bowl of dry food out until I come back.
That's a great option as far as dry foods are concerned! I'd say that it's on par with the Simply Nourish food, if not a little bit better.
@@AllAboutCatsYT Thank you !
Hey, nice video. What do you think of the brand Edgar & Cooper?
We plan to review it very soon!
This was so helpful! Thank you 😊
I'm so glad!
Hello! I haven't had anyone be able to answer this question for me, so I'm hoping that you can. I will be getting my first kitten soon, and they'll be on a wet food only diet. For my dog, I buy wet food to mix into his dry and both the brand and flavor varies depending on what's on sale that day. Do cats need to be on one brand/formula only, or is it okay to feed different brands/formulas per day? So say I get a few cans of Wellness Core on sale, but I typically feed Fancy Feast. Can I feed one in the morning and one at night? This is all theoretical but it's good info to know i think. I try my best to buy economically
Im no expert in the subject and based on what I've read and my personal experience with my 2 kittens i recommend that you stick to one brand or mixture of brands. Their digestive system is sooo sensitive and if you switch the food of all of a sudden they can have really bad diarrhea. Of course every cat is different and you'll have to find out what works for them. Good luck!
Hey Ashe, thanks for the question! I'm not a veterinarian, but from what I've gathered, cats run into issues with switching brands because they've been on the same food for a very long time. Their bodies become accustomed to the familiar food and then transitioning becomes difficult. If your cat is accustomed to variety, there shouldn't be anything wrong with feeding your cat a mix of Wellness Core and Fancy Feast...or any other combination of proteins, brands, textures, and formulations.
@@AllAboutCatsYT good to know!
Hi can anyone help? Can i give wet cat food that is labeled for 1+ year cats to my orphan 3 4 weeks old kitten?
Hi Arif, kittens start weaning around 4 weeks of age, so this is a sensitive time. Since it's unclear whether or not their mom had started weaning them already, your orphaned kitten should still be eating kitten formula. If you can't find kitten formula right away, you may be able to give the kitten some thinned-down wet food either from a bottle or in a shallow dish. The food should ideally be formulated for kittens, but adult food will do temporarily. For the longer-term, I would recommend finding kitten formula and slowly transitioning to kitten food. Hope this helps. Good luck caring for your orphaned baby.
@@AllAboutCatsYT thank you so much!
What are your thoughts on using Dr. Elsey's Cleanprotein Formula Dry Cat Food versus Simply Nourish? Their website says that Dr. Elsey's cat food is a universal product that can be used for all life stages, you just double the amount for kittens.
Go for it! Yes, it'll be more expensive. But nutritionally, it's probably a better option than the Simply Nourish.
Is all Wellness Core wet food best for cats? or that specific can flavor?
The kitten food is only available in that recipe, but yes, Wellness CORE recipes are a good option for cats in general.
hi i’m getting an 8 week old kitten, and i want to know how frequently i should feed her and how much i should give. i don’t want to over or under feed her. and will the food be any different because she’s younger?
Hi! This guide will help you out: allaboutcats.com/cat-feeding-guide
@@AllAboutCatsYT thank you!
Hello I'm about to get my kitten today and she is about 2 months old and I bought everything I needed but I bought fancy feast wet food. Now I'm a bit worried on if it is good for my new kitten. I chose a pack of both the turkey and a whitefish one which I heard is bad for them. Any thoughts or tips?
Hi Jaz, I don't think that Fancy Feast kitten food is the worst option! As long as you keep things varied, both of these recipes should be perfectly acceptable choices for your new kitten.
@@AllAboutCatsYT thank you so much.
Perfect video!
I raised my kittens primarily on Primal raw food nuggets (around 40/ounce) .Their EXTREMELY healthy and fit at 2+ years old.
Do you have any idea about if "Merrick Backcountry Raw Infused Kitten Recipe Review" would be a good choice for my kitten?
I am going to feed canned food twice a day and some kibble, unless you have other suggestions?
Hey Lisa, that's a fair choice! I'd put it on par with our top dry recommendation for kittens. Overall, sounds like you have a good plan.
What's your opinion on iams?
Can you please do a review on the Purina Pro Plan Live Clear line? I am adopting a new kitten but my gf is slightly allergic. Unfortunate they only have dry kibble so I do plan on feeding a hybrid diet as well as soaking their food in water.
Hey there! That's a great request. We'll consider it!
@@AllAboutCatsYT that'd be really great of you could
Do you recommend all these brands? Or only these particular flavors? Thank you
Hey there! Most of these formulas are available in a few different flavors and all of them are good options for your kitten.
Great video, getting my Snow Lynx in 3 weeks can't wait!
Like a real lynx?
Hello, thanks so much for the video. I'm looking at the Whole Earth Farms and Instinct food brands, and considering those brands for kibble as I feed my kitten wet and free-feed him the dry food throughout the day (following the feeding guidelines). I'm wondering what your opinion is on the Merrick Healthy Kitten Recipe chicken dinner pate? I use this brand for wet and dry food for my kitten. It seems like it should have made the list so I was just wondering about your opinion of the brand or if I should reconsider. Thanks!
Is it okay to mix wet food for "All stages of life" with dry kitten food? I do plan on eventually putting the 2 kittens I'm about to adopt on just wet food diets, but I'm trying to move and have to buy a lot of things, and I don't want them to just eat dry cat food and thought if I did that they'd eat the dry food if I ran out of wet food, but wouldn't be so picky and only eat dry food
Yes, that should be fine!
Question- if I am at work for around six hours on the days I work would you recommend leaving out a small bowl of kibble while I am gone? Or would they be okay to wait until I am home for the wet food? Want to go wet food route as much as possible but don’t want them to be hungry!
Hello Johnnie, it's okay to let your cat wait for you to come home, but if you're worried about your cat going hungry if you can't get in home at your usual time, a little bit of kibble can hold them over.