Healthy Kitten Food for Your Little Rascal
Of course, you welcome your little furry housemate with open arms. You have made your home (and garden) completely cat-proof, the cat tree is in place, and his/her cat bed is ready; what more could your little fluffball want? Not much; the only thing missing is healthy
kitten food. And for that, Prima Diervoeding is the right place. Our range offers not only quality
cat food but also healthy kitten food.
Why Kitten Food?
Because your kitten still has to grow a lot in its first year of life, kitten food requires a different composition. Below we explain which ingredients are necessary for the growth of your little house tiger.
These Nutrients Must Not Be Missing in Your Kitten’s Food
To support the growth of your little rascal, (animal) proteins, fats, and carbohydrates are essential; these provide your kitten with plenty of energy. Kitten food contains a higher amount of (animal) proteins compared to adult cat food.
But fats, (animal) proteins, and carbohydrates alone are not enough. Vitamins and minerals — including magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, iron, and zinc — are also essential for a complete diet. These give your kitten strong bones, healthy organs, and good muscle development.
Looking for healthy kitten kibbles? Stop your search because at Prima Diervoeding you can find high-quality kitten food.
Avoid Artificial Preservatives
To make kitten food last longer, preservatives are added. Sometimes these are artificial substances — such as BHA and BHT — which can cause unpleasant health issues. Therefore, choose kitten kibbles with natural preservatives, such as vitamin E or vitamin C.
In Prima Diervoeding’s kitten food, you will find natural preservatives; we consciously use vitamin E.
Taurine; Essential for Your Kitten’s Health
Most animals can produce taurine themselves. However, this is not the case for your little fluffball; cats cannot naturally produce taurine. Therefore, it is necessary to provide your little house tiger with enough taurine. Kitten food with sufficient taurine supports the growth of the nervous system, vision, and heart function development.
If you don’t do this, your furry rascal is likely to develop serious health problems over time, such as heart muscle diseases, blindness, and a weakened immune system.
What Should You Not Give Your Little Fluffball?
Even at Prima Diervoeding, we sometimes give in to the charms of our pets. Still, we advise against giving your little friend food scraps. For example, your kitten cannot digest spices. Also, raw fish or meat is strongly discouraged due to the risk of salmonella infection. Be careful with cooked bones and/or broth as well; pieces can get stuck in the throat. So, don’t do it!
The only thing your little fluffball needs is kitten food with the best ingredients.
How Much Food Should You Give?
Don’t just throw some kitten kibbles into your furry housemate’s bowl randomly; read the feeding chart on the packaging carefully. It clearly describes the daily allowed amount; divide this into small portions and feed your kitten at fixed times. In short, the perfect way to get your little rascal used to structure and to prevent overweight.
Also, don’t forget to provide your fluffball with plenty of fresh drinking water.
Transitioning to Solid Kitten Food
Did you know that kittens are transitioned to solid food between four and eight weeks? Before kittens leave the mother’s nest, they must be fully on solid food. That’s why this process already takes place at the breeder.
If you have a litter of kittens yourself, it’s important to get the little ones used to solid kitten food between four and eight weeks. Let them still nurse from the mother if necessary.
Are the kittens fully accustomed to solid kitten food, or does the mother cat no longer allow them to nurse? Then it’s time to switch completely to solid kitten kibbles.
Are the Kibbles Too Hard?
To ease the transition, you can soak the kibbles briefly in lukewarm water. Chances are your little friend will be more inclined to eat the kitten kibbles now thanks to the softer texture.
When to Switch to Adult Cat Food?
At 12 months old, most furry teenagers are ready to be switched to adult food. However, this does not apply to large cat breeds, such as Maine Coons and Norwegian Forest Cats; these furry four-legged friends need to wait another three months.
Wide Selection from the Prima Diervoeding Range
You don’t have to look far for quality cat and kitten food; at Prima Diervoeding, we have everything to provide your furry friend with a tasty cat meal. Your cat can choose from healthy cat kibbles,
delicious wet food,
grain-free cat food, and
tempting cat treats.
