Kitten Food

Cats and kittens need specific nutrients — namely protein, fat, vitamins, and minerals — and there are many ingredients that can provide these: meat, fish, insect and plant-based foods.

Kittens differ from adults in that they have a higher protein requirement and different calcium and phosphorus levels to an adult, so they can grow strong bones. Kittens are also poor at digesting carbohydrates, unlike adult cats. Kittens also need to take in more calories per kilogram of bodyweight and this gradually reduces as they reach adulthood.

Youngsters also need a fatty acid called DHA, which is vital for brain development and retinal function. 

Kittens are energetic with small stomachs, so it is best to feed them little and often. When your kitten first arrives, aim to check their food and replace it four times a day – as well as providing plenty of fresh water. As they get older, you’ll get used to the amount that they eat and when. Cats older than six months should be fine if they’re fed twice a day while older cats may only need their food topping up once a day.