The difference between milk cake and kitten food is that milk cake and kitten food are suitable for different ages, and the nutrients in milk cake are much higher than that of kitten food. It is generally recommended that cats aged 1-4 months eat milk cake, which has higher nutritional content and is more suitable for gastrointestinal digestion. When the cat is 4-8 months old, the owner can feed the cat with kitten food instead of milk cake. In addition, in order to reduce the risk of cats suffering from digestive diseases, they must be fed qualified cat food and avoid feeding rotten or spoiled cat food.

1. Applicable ages are different

1. Cat milk cake is a food for young cats to transition from breast milk to cat food. Therefore, it is generally recommended to feed milk to cats aged 1-4 months. cake. Because cats in this age group have relatively low digestion capabilities, but have a relatively high demand for nutrients, milk cakes meet the nutrients cats need and can also enhance cats’ immunity and digestion capabilities.

Note: Cats under 3 months old need to soak milk cake in warm water to avoid irritating the kitten’s gastrointestinal tract and damaging the gastrointestinal tract. Cats over 3 months old can be given dry milk cakes directly, but they should not be given too much at one time as they are prone to diarrhea and cannot be digested in a short period of time, leading to intestinal flora disorder.

2. Generally, cats over 4-8 months old can no longer feed milk cakes and can eat kitten food directly, but they need to choose regular and big-brand products to avoid harming the cat’s health.

Note: Changing cat food requires a process. It is recommended to adopt the seven-day food changing method. The specific operation method is: mix the old and new cat food, gradually reduce the amount of old cat food, and gradually transition to feeding new cat food. In addition, in order to reduce the gastrointestinal discomfort of cats caused by the food change period, it is recommended to use pet-specific probiotics.

2. Different nutrients

1. The ingredients of milk cake are specially designed for young cats. The energy and protein will be much higher. It is the cat’s transition from sucking milk to eating dry food. Stage food contains nutrients that can meet the nutritional needs of kittens in the early stages of weaning.

2. Kitten food is a kind of cat food designed for immature cats. It can meet the needs of the lactation period and the development stage of kittens who can chew and eat by themselves. It is rich in protein and high in protein content. The calories and particles are relatively small, so it is especially suitable for fast-growing kittens.