How much food to feed your Kitten? | Veterinary Approved
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- Опубліковано 26 вер 2024
- Feeding kittens is a very common question I get as a small animal veterinarian! So I made you guys this video. Which is not only s super cute with my ragdoll kittens but will help you!
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FEEDING A KITTEN:
Under fed and underweight kittens get sick and can die.
Look at the body weight chart in my video to make sure you are feeding your cats enough food! So most Veterinarians use a 1-9 Body condition scale, 1 being underweight - bones showing ribs and pelvis bones easily palpable and 9 being obese or overweight. We want to shoot for a 5 which puts your cat an ideal body weight with some fat covering the entire body but with a nice abdominal tuck. So you can always refer to this chart to make sure your kitten or cat is not too skinny.
Kittens will however have more lanky arms and legs with a round pudgy abdomen until about 5 months old when it should start to tighten up and tuck in. Too round can mean parasites so always have your vet examine your kitten!
First I have to start with always… always… always! feed your kitten a cat food formulated diet from any company. Cats need more protein and have a dietary need for taurine since the have limited enzymatic activity for making it on their own.
Kittens should go to new homes around 8 weeks old.
Feeding kittens and cats is easy and most cats are similar in weight. So lets make this as easy as possible. First off, I always recommend offering your kittens a buffet of the same brand of wet and dry kibble. Some kittens maybe too young when you get them to want dry kibble but they normally love wet food by 3-4 weeks old when theyre weaning off their moms.
For an 8 week old kitten weighing 1lb +, feed them 1/4th cup dry food and 1/4 small can wet food three times a day. Do not be worried if they don’t eat it at every meal. Cats WASTE FOOD. Pick it up, throw it away and replenish with fresh food. All you need is a few bites to ensure your kitten has an appetite and is eating. Some kittens are closet eaters and may want to eat alone.
At 4 months old you can feed them ½ cup dry food with ½ small can wet food three times a day. Put tin foil over the extra food and keep it in the fridge to stay fresh. If you can’t feed them 3x a day, leave the morning portion out the whole day until dinner and refresh their food.
This feeding schedule will get you through to 8 months to 1 years old. At this time if your cat is 8 to 10lbs you can feed them 1 cup dry food twice a day or continue with your ½ cup dry and 1 full can wet twice a day.
Easy as that! Check their body condition score and make sure theyre not too skinny or obese. And you can increase and decrease food by 1/4th cup for either case.
Most importantly with kittens and cats is they have to eat. So make sure they don’t skip 2 days of eating. This puts them at danger for fatty liver disease which is deadly to cats.
Okay guys! If you have any other feeding questions for your kittens or cats please put it in the comments below. Don’t forget to Subscribe to my channel and ill see you next week!
~ Dr. Lindsay Butzer
This was pretty useful. Nobody ever cleared it up like this. My 5 month old kitten keeps stealing my 2 yr olds food and eats like she has food insecurity from before we got her. She cleans out her own and her brother's bowl too. The older one is a picky eater and over sensitive and will go hungry sometimes
Thank you sooo much! Finally, a straight answer. You have answered all our questions about how much to feed our kittens and cats when all the other sites left us scratching our heads and converting grams into ounces.
How old should I start giving her raw food?
As soon as she started yelling at me, and telling me that you can transition your cat to 100% dry food, I know this is INCORRECT information. ALL cats need wet food, it's how they get 90% of their fluids. Advice to the 'vet', get a lapel mike so you don't have to yell at your viewers.
Bless you. Finally an answer I understand. I was starting to think that nobody wanted to commit to giving a straight answer when it came to this.
I feed my 1 yo ragdoll a wet can and 2 pouches of Stella and Chewy’s Carnivore Cravings a day and he still cries for more… I thought I was over feeding but now I feel comfortable adding in raw freeze dried kibble with his meals
Never feed your kitten or cat dry kibble. Too many carbs, not enough fat and useable protein.
what a terrible criticism when you don't say what to feed them.
Best video yet ! I feed my 2 adult ragdolls 1/2 of the regular can or 1 of the smaller can twice a day between them, along with a little kibble and thier weight seems good.
Awesome! Thank you for the comment! ❤
Is the regular can 5.5 oz? Or was it 3?
@@alexismassenburg75145.5
most helpful video on youtube!! she cuts to the chase and doesnt waste your time with background info, history lessons or animal psychology LOL i have a 2year old tabby stray who i feed 2x a day. i hand mix 1 scoop of kibble with a quarter of wet food. I use the protein scoop that comes with my protein shake powder. Smoke usually eats all of that without any waste - so i think thats the right quantity for him. i do give him snack of tiny chunks of tuna, flounder or shrimp - approx the size of a penny - 2-3 sections at a time after play. i do that about 2x a day
🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation:
00:32 🐱 Use a body condition score card to assess your cat's health and adjust their feeding accordingly.
01:29 🥩 Feed kittens a cat-formulated diet rich in protein and taurine; offer wet food initially and transition to dry food.
02:11 🍽️ Feed 8-week-old kittens 1/4 can of big wet cat food and 1/4 cup of dry kibble three times a day.
03:06 🐾 For 4-6 month-old kittens, give 1/4 cup of dry kibble and a whole can of wet food twice a day.
03:47 🐈 Feed adult cats 1/2 cup of kibble and one full can of wet food twice a day; adjust portions based on the cat's activity and weight.
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Always feed the wet food first. The dry food will not go bad if left in the bowl
Still confused. Am I feeding my kitten 1/2-1 can three times a day or total in a day?
In total in a day I think
3x/day
I feed them half a can twice a day and 1/4 dry in the middle of the day.
How is this possible? My cat is overweight and she doesn’t even eat half of what the person in the video is advocating
@@Fhshaoaksbdsame and she's 8 months
Thank you for posting this video, it's really helpful for me 🙂 I was worried about the diet of my kitten, Much needed video 🌸
I have a brand new little kitten who has a voracious appetite. He does not waste any food and eats every drop he is served!!! He is my little hungry man... 🤣😂🤣
My BSH is a foodie...gets grumpy when hungry and polishes off his meals
those kittens are so cute
So I followed your advice since I’m a first time kitten owner/ caregiver.
I’ve had my kitten for 2 months now and took her for her 4 month rabies shot and checkup.
Kitten looks like she’s swallowed a ball- vet says kitten is overweight and needs to go on a diet.
My kitten was spayed at 2 months old before they released her to us so my vet thinks this could be the reason why she’s overweight.
Hopefully this comment helps prevent this for someone else.
💔Update: my vet misdiagnosed my kitten whose tummy was filled with fluid because she had FIP. Vet made me place her on a diet. FIP is rapidly progressive and fatal. Unfortunately my kitten passed away 3 weeks later (last week). I was worried she wasn’t fat and spent days researching what else it could be. 2 weeks into her diet I could feel her ribs and spine but her tummy was soft but still huge, she showed no signs of pain when I touched her tummy but I was still worried it wasn’t fat. Internet chat with vet-vet still insisted it’s because she’s fat and that she’s lethargic because she’s been spayed young at the shelter, said it’ll take a few month for her hormones to settle. A few days later she couldn’t walk more than 3 steps without rest and couldn’t climb the couch. I did my research and took her to the vet next morning, told her I think maybe my kitten has something called FIP and asked her to check for fluids. Vet drained almost 3 CUPS of fluid and reweighed my kitten who turned out to now be underweight and it was too late for her- she passed away the next day 💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔
Figured I’d update since original comment I had the belief that this vet caused my kitten to become obese.
That's because what is being suggested here is too much food for most kittens and most cats. I took a look at this using caloric guidelines and quality food - it's way too mcuh food.
@@Adam-wz7pv my vet misdiagnosed my kitten 😢as obese. I’ve just updated my comment to reflect this.
Our cats have had FIP for 15 years they’re still kicking. They mom passed about 5 years ago from it she had it when they were born. It’s in the upper respiratory never heard of fluid in the belly but I’ll watch for that. Strange your kitten died so young
I’m really sorry for your loss..
Thanks for the quick and easy tips. I would just recommend to everyone to spend a little time on your cat. Take an hour to research what kinds of food are best for them (macro and micro nutrient content) and what will fit into your budget. Also, all food should have the calorie content printed on it, just like human food. Use multiple reputable calorie calculators to get an average based on your cats weight, age, and neuter/spay status. Then, feed based on their calorie requirements and according to the appearance scale. It doesn't take much time to get this down.
And take pictures; it's an easy and convenient way to track your cats progress.
Guys just a reminder, feeding your cats or kittens dry kibble is like feeding them McDonalds takeout. Its a straight one way to an obese unhealthy cat and a bad diet.
All you did was confuse me even more. Thank you. All I want to know is how many ounces to feed my kitten at every feeding?
Wet food in one bowl and dry food in another bowl
This video was very informative and helpful to me in knowing how much to feed my two kittens. Yes, I notice they are wasting food.
I don’t trust somebody who calls then a ki-en it’s kit-ten!
Down in the south. That’s how we say it baby
I call them that and I’m British
just because it’s spelled that way doesn’t mean the pronunciation is that way goofball😂
kitten comes back and finishes it
How do you feed them together like that? I have 2 and the boy always scarf down his food then eats his sisters. I have to separate them when there eating.
Yeah that’s what you have to do, you’re right, separate then
Two kittens, bout three months old. I give them 1/2 portions of wet food 4 times a day (morning, lunch, diner, evening), and they have kibble on tap. They seem to self-regulate, they settle for half-portion meals, else they leave some to dry and it's disgusting.
They snack on kibble a little bit through the day, but they much prefer the wet food. They run around the living room all day and don't lack any energy whatsoever.
Thank you so much I need to do research bc and this helps soooo much thanks❤
Im still confused. I have two 6-7 week old kittens. Im guessing. They weigh 22 ounces. They eat a kitten can each every feeding. And im feeding them 3 times a day. They scarf it down. They both have round chubby bellies and are very playful.
lol im in same boat. just mine are closer to 10 weeks old. They seem way too hungry a half hour after meal time even though they have big fat bellys and get 3 meals a day consisting of a small can each, with light amounts of kibble for grazing in between the main wet meals. They are super playful/active and are healthy, but the fact they are always so hungry, and have these bloated bellys is concerning!
@@TheDigitalThreat mine have vet appointment Monday. They probably have worms. I don't want to introduce them to my adult cat until I get an ok from vet.
@@dougprentice1363 my vet apt. was yesterday, shortly after makigng my comment. My little critters got the all clear from them. We both might just be overly concerned cat daddys. I dont remember my first kittens having big bellys, but they said they were perfect weight for their ages and i was feeding them the perfect amount.
My kittens are about 4 weeks and mom seems very stressed I think milk is not enough, should I start get them wet food?
yes you can start teaching them how to eat specifically kitten wet food. You might have to help them at first which there are vidoes on that. @@abbygayosso9006
Thank you very much :)
I've referred back to this video so many times 😊❤
I have a 5 week old rescue kitten
Thank you because I was so confused and unsure
great advice ! I am fostering mama and kittens and appreciate those videos !
Great video!❤
How long until I can go back to work and not worry about leaving the kitten alone? How many months
The adult cat demonstration 😮😮😮 that's way way way too much food, damn, even my super active 5 month old cat doesn't eat that much lol not even close. He's super healthy and muscular.
What about if you just feeding wet food for kittens 4-6 m
I Have 5 adult cats and 2 kittens so I feed them in a comunal tray at night with three big cans of wet food and 2 cups of dry food in the morning, I also feeds my kittens separately about 2-3 times a day
why would a vet recommend a cat only eat dry food
thanku
Do you feed them both food at the same tim
Hmmm, I have never heard of "an over weight kitten" thats like saying your 2 month old infant is over weight?
How i dntknow my kitten 2 month how eat which 1/4 or 1/2 a 2day?
Is it ok to mix wet and dry food together?
Yes
Nice information thanks a lot. One think i like to say that your voice is so beautifull i liked it verymuch.
I have 4 months kitten ragdoll. Should I feed her raw food?
Good evening. I trust you all well. I took my cat with her 2 babies 4 weeks old to the vet as they were sneezing. I was scared it could get worse. I noticed the first born wasn't energetic anymore. The Dr gave each kitten 2 injections. I'm feeding the weak one kitten milk as he dnt want to drink from his mom 😢. I'm trying to feed him as much as he can drink and he sleeps a lot. Please give me some advice. My plan is to take him back to the vet 😢
Why are vets encouraging dry food. Sure cover the info but why transition to dry food when it is the most processed unhealthy option. Kinda disappointed you didn't mention that.
We encourage dry food as an option, some cats prefer dry food over wet food and vice versa. I usually encourage giving your pet the option of both. As well as providing water so the pet stays hydrated.
High quality dry food isn't bad for the cat at all! As long as it's a good formula, on the natural or super premium level, it's great, just needs to be paired with good hydration. Cats live long, healthy lives on just dry kibble.
Much as the kitty wants..
My kitten eats everything up
Thanks Doc!
May I ask if it's okay to feed both kitten and adult cat multiple small portions of food, wet & dry (i.e., 9 meals a day, total not exceeding the recommended daily consumption)?
I have four very tiny Munchkins and those amounts would be a little too much.
Please help!
About a week ago my vet said my cat weights 1.8 kg, and she JUST because 4 months old. So should I feed her:
- Twice a day
- 1/4 cup (40g or 42g?) of dry food per meal
- A can (85g) of wet food per meal
OR that the 40g and 85g are for the whole day? Meaning that I should separate them for each meal?:
- 20g of dry food
- 42.5g of wet food
This morning I gave my cat:
- 40g of dry food
- 50g of wet food
and she ate them all?.. what do I do??
I think it’s the first one
@@chloe6347
A whole can or 85g of wet food sounds like ALOT
Is that 1/2 can each feeding or a day
What about kitty 4 weeks old kitty And mama took out
also.
The question I want to ask is.Why is it that my male kitten goes to the girls kitten plate to eat after he finish his food
So I hear feeding dry food to cats can cause bladder and kidney issues because they cannot produce enough fluids because they don’t drink water enough so I’m kind of misled by what you’re saying dry food when they get a serve
How many grams should i feed my 3 month old kitten in one meal???
Omg, stupid kittens are so cute 🥰 They're still so confused by existence 😂
Hahaha literally so fricking cute
Might be a dumb question but feed both wet and dry at the same time? If so mix them or put them separately?
for 8 week kitten is it 1/4 cup each time 3x a day or 1/4 cup total divided up 3x a day?
I brought mines kitten purina chow it says 1/4 cup .. most food comes with directions
Ok but how many gram/lbs. in a can? This is confusing.
My kitten eats 3 pack of 85gm everyday. She is two months old. Is it okay?
People dont do this with adult cats feeding them dry and wet food at the same time 2x a day. The dry food after they eat it will expand in their stomach alot after they drink water. Try it take 1/2 cup of ur dry food and pour water on it and watch how it swells up
Kibble is very bad for cats and dogs. And to ween your cat to give the poor animal dry food, which isn't food. Is heartbreaking. Everyone see what holistic vets say about what to feed your cat or dog. I suggest Karen Becker
Thanks for the recommendation. I was told that kibble is good for keeping tooth decay at bay.
It isn't bad
@mz15w30 well its mostly cuz of the crunch and grinding (which actually doesn't really help chz cats don't chew and grind their food much), some dental treats and silvervine chew toys, cat grass (which is really easy to grow and cats love to chew on them), you should be good.
Why is it bad if it's high protien, low carb and has added wet food and bone broth?
You answered your own question. Dry food is mimicking what a wet food accomplishes. And you’re wrong. Dry food is much higher in carbs than any wet food. Cats do not need that many carbohydrates as it leads to health complications.
Oh I forgot to ask How many treats should we be giving a nude little kitten that's less than 3 months old? How many lickables per day? If we feed additional things like boiled chicken, how much of that is okay? Are there other vitamins and supplements we should be offering outside of food, treats and water? Do cats like any fruits or vegetables? I have always been around dogs. This kitten is my first exposure to any felines at all!! HELP!!!
What about a kitten that is 6 months to 1 year of age???
I found a feral kitten and she always wants to eat even though I give her big portions
She might need to get dewormed. The parasites take up a lot of nutrition, leaving the kitten still hungry.
@@rahulbiswas-pq7fc💯
you are so cute doctor 🥰
NEVER, I repeat NEVER!!!! should you feed your cat only dry food when they get older like she says at min 2:03. My wife's childhood cat died because of complication with urinary crystals. It is well known that cats need a lot of moisture in their diet. Specially male cats!!!! Do your research please. Ill always remember this quote, "THE WORST CAT WET FOOD IS BETTER THAN THE BEST CAT DRY FOOD"
Edit: if you can avoid dry food all together that is better. Please see other videos, do more research. You'll see that it is true
Yes, you could feed a cat only dry food as long as it has water available to drink, if you notice your cat doesn't drink water it would be better to keep that cat on wet food only so it stays hydrated. It also depends on the cat and its health issues, your wife's cat might have had underlying urinary issues which in that case would have been better for it to only eat wet food. I'm sorry she had to go through that.
I appreciate your reply, however, I feel that this (hydration and wet food vs dry food) is something that you DID NOT address in your video. Cats are known for not drinking water. So even if they have “water available to drink” it is usually not enough. It is important that people know what they are feeding their cats. It is NOT OK TO BLINDLY TRUST a vet, a UA-cam video, or a food company. I formed my own opinion based on a ton of research that I have done (some of it is shown down in this comment) and I think that people should do the same (RESEARCH AND FORM YOUR OWN OPINIONS). If at the end you do not agree with me, that is ok 🙂.
To everyone watching this video and reading the comments:
I am adding this reply to give you my reasonings for my previous comment in which I stated that dry food alone as a diet is not good for your cat. PLEASE TAKE A SECOND TO READ THIS AND MAKE YOUR OWN DECISION. I understand that to many of you I am just a random commenter that will not have leverage against the veterinarian shown in this video. However, this topic is very close to my heart, I FEEL LIKE I OWE IT TO EVERY CAT OWNER TO PROVIDE THE INFORMATION FOR YOU TO READ YOURSELF.
• I have done a lot of research on how to find the best wet food (Based on Cat nutritionist’s opinions, Pet nutritionist, other experts’ opinions, the internet, UA-cam) and have added it to the bottom.
• One of my favourite series on cat food is this one:
ua-cam.com/video/6cvxA1CMbMQ/v-deo.html&pp=iAQB
SUMMARY OF ALL THE INFORMATION:
• Cats have evolved to rely on nutrients found in animal products, including most of their hydration. Dry food contains 10% water while wet food contains 70% water.
• Cats, in general, do not drink enough water to begin with. So feeding your cat a dry food only diet is a bad idea (EVEN IF YOU HAVE A BOWL OF WATER ON THE SIDE) They also seem to prefer running water (it would be a plus if you can buy your cat a drinking fountain), it does encourage drinking more.
• Cats require minimal amounts of carbohydrates (if any). Which makes dry food a poor choice for a diet.
• Dry food is extremely processed, and usually is sprayed with meat flavors so that it becomes palatable for a cat. While wet food is usually preferred by cats.
• Dry food is more affordable than wet food and stores for longer periods of time. BUT IS THIS A GOOD THING?
• Water is essential for good urinary tract health (SPECIALLY IN MALE CATS) and may possibly lower your pet's risk of kidney disease and other ailments as they get older. For example, URINARY CRYSTALS IN CATS due to lack of Hydration (it is very hard to treat and can cause acute kidney failure)
• I urge you to do your research. Again, a quote that I will never forget. “THE WORST WET FOOD (BRAND, QUALITY, ETC.) IS STILL BETTER THAN THE BEST DRY FOOD (BRAND, QUALITY, ETC.) IN THE MARKET”
CATS AND HYDRATION:
“Cats are obligate carnivores, which means that they rely on nutrients found only in animal products. Cats evolved as hunters that consume prey that contains high amounts of protein, moderate amounts of fat, and a MINIMAL AMOUNT OF CARBOHYDRATES and their diet still requires these general proportions today.” As stated by the College of Veterinary Medicine of Cornell University
Cats, as a species, don’t drink enough water and may keep themselves on the edge of dehydration. USUALLY, CATS WILL DRINK WATER WHEN THEY ARE ALREADY DEHYDRATED. “This tendency is possibly due to cats' desert ancestry, where they mainly relied on food to provide hydration” (www.thesprucepets.com/how-much-canned-food-to-feed-554404#citation-4)
Cornell University notes that cats should drink four ounces of water per day for every five pounds of lean body weight. Cats that eat wet food will need to drink less water than those who eat dry food.
www.vet.cornell.edu/departments-centers-and-institutes/cornell-feline-health-center/health-information/feline-health-topics/feeding-your-catwww.thesprucepets.com/how-much-canned-food-to-feed-554404#citation-4
DRY FOOD:
• Studies have shown a correlation between obesity and feeding dry cat food.
• Dry cat food contains approximately 10% of water, and the other 90% consists of dry matter such as carbohydrates, fats and vitamins
• Dry food is made by combining and then cooking meats, vitamins, minerals, and fats at a high temperature and pressure
• Fat may then be sprayed on the food to ensure that it’s palatable.
www.petmd.com/cat/nutrition/wet-cat-food-vs-dry-cat-food-which-better
WET FOOD:
• Canned food contains much more water-approximately 70%-compared to dry matter.
• Wet food benefits include:
• Weight management: Because wet food has fewer calories per volume compared to dry food. Cats can eat just as much (if not more) wet food and receive fewer calories.
• Lower in carbs: Wet food is often much lower in carbohydrates than dry food, making it a good choice for cats with diabetes, who do better on low-carbohydrate diets.
• Keep Your Pet's Digestive System Running Smoothly. The high-water content in wet food can make it easier to pass feces and may help prevent constipation.
• Water is essential for good urinary tract health and may possibly lower your pet's risk of kidney disease and other ailments.
www.petmd.com/cat/nutrition/how-calculate-how-much-wet-food-feed-cat
OTHER LINKS TO WEBSITES THAT HAVE SOME INFORMATION:
www.brownvet.com/articles/928656-september-newsletter-dry-food-vs-wet-food-which-is-better-for-your-cat
www.bellaandduke.com/learn/cat-health/how-much-should-my-cat-weigh/
www.petmd.com/cat/nutrition/feeding-kittens-101-what-feed-how-much-and-how-often
HOW TO CHOOSE WET FOOD
• Look at the front of the can at the name of the product. Try to find something that will say “Duck and Tuna (Beef and Lamb, Fish, etc.) Recipe” or similar. Cat food companies are legally obligated to write “Recipe, Dinner, etc.” if there is 25% of that content in the can (First named meat will have higher content than the second one). So, in this case my can will have more Duck than Tuna, but I know that it will have at least 25 % of a mix of both.
• Look at the ingredients on the back of the can. They are listed in order of the most content to least content. I usually look at the first 5-7 ingredients.
• Make sure that those 5-7 ingredients contain specific types of meat products, broth, etc. For example, (Tuna, Chicken Liver, Duck broth, etc.). Try to avoid cans that are not specific (For example, if they say Poultry inners/liver instead of “Chicken Liver”, I’d rather not choose it)
• Companies will add vegetables to the ingredients to increase the number of proteins in the can. However, cat nutritionist state that it is better to use meat derived protein. So having vegetables is a good thing, as long as they are not a big part of those 5-7 ingredients
• AVOID CARRAGEENAN AND DIFFERENT TYPES OF PHOSPHATES. Many companies advertise their wet food as carrageenan free.
• The back of the can will have a Guaranteed Analysis. I like to have
• Crude Protein: 10 - 11 %
• Crude Fat: 8%
• Crude Fiber: 0.75%
• Moisture: 78.0%
• Taurine 0.10%
• TAURINE IS IMPORTANT BECAUSE CATS CANNOT PRODUCE IT ON THEIR OWN.
• The best brands that I have found that check every box are Tiki Cat, Wellness, Nulo. BUT AGAIN, “THE WORST WET FOOD (BRAND, QUALITY, ETC.) IS STILL BETTER THAN THE BEST DRY FOOD (BRAND, QUALITY, ETC.) IN THE MARKET”
• I feed my adult cat one 5.5oz can a day and 2/5 a cup of dry a day. I split this amount into three and feed him 3 times a day.
I’m so confused. My female adult cat is overweight by more than a few pounds and she eats half of what this lady is advocating… I don’t want to starve my cat but I don’t want her to be overweight either
Fish.stake from cow bison some milk boiled eggs. Do not feed with can cancer ingredients.
Ki’en?
Thanks for this video is it essential for a kitten to get dry also? Ive been adopted by stray she just showed up one day. I generally do not like cats but my heart makes me do things I don't want to do. Ugly little tortoise shell that completely bonded to me. She so skinny been feeding her Rachel Rey before that she been eating tuna fish full can and a half so I was wondering if she was just gorging herself out of instinct? I don't know where she's putting it all.
Rachel Ray is garbage food and you should not be giving your cat canned tuna regularly - too much mercury.
Just got an 8 week old kitten and she is NOT eating. Even tried using a syringe and a bottle but still nothing . do i just need to be patient? Or am i doing something wrong? Because Cant really take her to a vet
Wait do I feed her 1/2 3 times a day ?? Or once a day
I have the same question…
Would you recommend to feed both dry and wet or see which one the cat prefers and stick to only that one
I give my kitty both
More variation at young age will only help keep them from being picky eaters as they get older. Ive always given both. Main meals are wet and small meals/snacks kibble. Depending on the type of wet food (pate, shredded etc) I will even mix in some kibble with the pate.
I mainly go with dry food, and have it available 24/7 so my cat knows he can eat whenever he wants. I use wet food as a treat. Like you would treat yourself to ice cream or a pastry. My aunt made the mistake of giving her cat wet food almost every day, making the cat eat to much > becoming overweight in the process.
And made him think he had the right to it every day. So every day at 3:30pm he would be miauwing until he'd get the wet food.
Wet food is more damaging to the teeth, has less of the daily nutrients a cat needs.
But ofcourse it doesn't hurt to give your cat sometimes.
If your cat has difficulty drinking it helps a ton! Since wet food contains alot of water.
Wet food is actually always the best for your cats. In the wild, cats get most of their hydration from food. Cats that eat only dry food are extra prone to dehydration and kidney issues as they age. I still feed my cats mostly dry food but I now add a pet grade bone broth to it that they love!@@civa1117
@@civa1117 good luck with the kidney and urinary track problems you're going to have. It'll be a shame to bury that cat 8 years early. There is ZERO truth to the notion that wet food is bad for teeth or dry food is good for teeth - this is an old wives tale - with a few minutes of research you could see this for yourself.
background music is toxic. But this is great information thank you!
Hi Dr. Lindsay my kitty is 3 months old he's been eating 3 times a day wet and dry together. For a month already . Today I fed him breakfast as usual but he didn't want his lunch is this normal. Waiting for dinner to see if he eat.
What breed are they?
Hi Dr Lindsay how much do I feed a kitten whos now 7 months old until a yr old.
“Just pick it up, throw it away” yeah sure, with the income of a veterinarian.
Can’t afford a cat? Don’t get a cat. Your cat shouldn’t have to eat old food because you can’t afford to throw it away.
@@NicoleZST lol yeah okay sweetheart 👍🏼
Thank you Every time a give wet food my kitten gets diharrea 😢
I'm here because I'm feeding a feral cat since last month. She was really thin a month ago and then I didn't see her for 2 weeks. When I saw her again, I noticed she gained weight especially her stomach. I am feeding her again but now, I'm confused if she's getting fat or she's pregnant. I don't know if I should put her on a diet or if I should give her more food. Lol.
If you can grab her try to see her stomach if nipples are bigger and pink then she could be pregnant or you can ask a local or any veterinarian for advice don't be afraid to give a call an veterinarian
Greetings Dr.
Hope you are having a wonderful day.
I wanted to appreciate your effort sharing this helpful necessary information for all cat dads n moms.
I've always been a dog dad and i had to move to another country and have just now adopted myself a 2 months old DollFacePersian kitten. Been 1 month now. My concern is and never have got an answer to why is my kitten having too much food😅 i feed 2 table spoons of wet food and in few hours Zara comes back with her tail tall asking for more... This happend 3 to 4 times a day. As per internet and videos, i feel like i might be feeding a bit more than recommended but she thinks Im not feeding enough. Zarah is 800g to 1kg weight now.
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Have a great day, Thanks
This is both for kitten food and i have fed her with adult wet food too. She eats all and she digests all, poops healthy, is active and playful. Just trying to put all the details for you. I wanted to know if its healthy to feed your kitten an adult cat food?
Hello my kitten seems to continue to be hungry. I feed her a whole small kitten can and one serving of formula every day. She is 5 weeks old. Is this normal?
Yeah maybe using mixing kibble with wet food then give twice a day
but i thought grain was bad and science diet has grain
Dry food in general is bad for cats, but it's pretty elitist saying that we shouldn't feed grained cats, some people can't afford grain-free food
How much do I feed a 6 weeks kittens with bloated belly?
Fasting ur over feeding it
@@refresherpro thank you!
I have a ragdoll and she is 4 months ago. Can I feed her raw food or should I feed her when she is older?
Wait until she is older but you can give her alittle as treats. Right now stay feeding kitten kibble and wet food 3 x a day
How old should I start giving her raw food?@@drlindsaybutzer
Dry food is AWFUL…. are you a vet and say this??? Dry food only creates urinary tract infections and this advice is awful. - Jackson galaxy is not a doctor but he talks about cat food in such a wiser and better manner. Sad to hear this from a doctor 😢
So just to confirm, my 7 month old kitten is eating 2 of the little cans a day is this ok?
Why did you answer a bunch of questions other than what you said you would? I want my 5 mins back. Also, who the heck is going to throw away good food and simply replace it! Why not feed them less? Lady, I want my 5 mins back!
Not a Fan of getting a 8week old kitten. Thats way too young. I met my kitten at 8weeks and that poor Thing wasnt understanding the World yet. I picked him up at 12 weeks, where the Start to become more independant.
Also kibble is bad. Cats should eat 99% meat protein, No grains nor sugar
Hello, is it okay if I make my own wet food?
No
Definitely would not recommend that as it's really easy to mess it up and make your cat sick or worse.
This advice is wrong. Please watch the Cat Butler
This is the worst possible video "let me make it simple for you" -now go read the comments. Nobody can tell how much they're supposed to feed their cats now because the instructions were not clear - What I took away from the video, as someone who feeds healthy food to their cat, is that I should over-feed them by a factor of 3-4 when looking at caloric intake- so yea, this is a terrible video that will create hundreds, if not thousands of unhealthy, obese cats that will have diabetes as adults. Let's be clear here - this "Veterinarian" says to feed your 1-2 lb "Ki-enns" 1 1/2 cans (5 oz) of wet and 3/4 cup of dry food per day - think about this for just a minute! Calorically and from a Carb perspective, that's absolutely insane, even for very active kittens!!!
I will only be able to feed my 12 week old kitten 2x aday and not 3x so how much should I give him?
me too. i’m doing a little over 1/4 cup two times a day
Maybe just add a little bit more to both servings
I am sorry, I stopped the video when you said it’s ok for the cat to waist food… sorry but it’s not practical! Food is not cheap, and that is not environmentally friendly practice
If cat leaves food, especially in summer when there may be flies around, put it in a glass jar, (jam jar) and keep safe until next feeding time. Not realistic for me to throw out good cat food with six beautiful rescues to feed.
NOT helpful at all…. I want the amount of food in GRAMS 😕
worst advice ever
This is some serious first world shit. Feed the cat. That’s it. I’m from the Caribbean, we have pets. We feed them. They live. That’s it’s.🙄
Awesome vid, glad that I was doing it right for the first few days. Adopted my 9month old rescue Andy a few days ago and noticed he was very hungry, i fed him a whole can of wet food over the clurse of the day, 3 small portions, and had kibble available at night in case he got hungry. Hes much much happier this way!