How should cats be fed as they grow? Having raised several kittens, I have compiled three of my own experiences. Let me share a feeding experience I had during this period. This issue will be very dry, so I recommend saving it.

0 to 2 months, a newborn period. A newborn kitten has a blue film on one of its eyes. It will take about three months for it to slowly fade away, and then its eye color will be revealed. This stage requires absolute breastfeeding to enhance the cat’s resistance. As the cat's weight slowly increases after one month, you can use softly soaked milk cake cat food or a canned kitten, and then slowly replace the breast milk. In this way, the cat's nutrition can be more comprehensively satisfied. ​

Weaning can be completed in two months. Remember not to take a shower during this period. Do a good job of keeping your cat warm.

If the mother’s milk is not enough, you can feed a goat’s milk powder specially designed for kittens, with small amounts and frequent meals. The amount of feeding should refer to the amount of goat’s milk powder you bought and the weight of the cat. Remember, it is a certain amount. Soak in warm water. Before feeding, you can just drop it on the back of your hand and feel the warmth.

As for lactose-free milk to replace goat milk powder for cats, I personally think it is fine to drink it for a few days in an emergency, but it is really not recommended to drink it for a long time. During the growth period of 2 to 3 months, when the kitten is actually starting to grow teeth, you can choose a kitten food with more than 35% crude protein. ​

Start by soaking goat milk powder and feed it to it until its cakes are formed, and then slowly transition to dry food. During this period, you need to pay more attention to the cat's water intake, drink more water, and then eat smaller meals more often. Don't think about feeding snacks first. Wait until 4 months before considering. As for life, kittens over six weeks old can be expelled first and then vaccinated. Note that the kitten must be in good health, the daddy is normal, and the kitten is in good spirits before being vaccinated.

In the first year, three injections for cats, three injections for rabies, and one injection for rabies are given. In addition to normal cat food during the 1 development period of 4 to 5 months, you can also feed them some staple food, such as canned food, boiled chicken breast, and cooked egg yolk and raw meat. When feeding these, you should pay attention to the fact that the raw and cooked times should be separated. An eight-hour interval in between will be more friendly to the cat's stomach. As for snacks, eat them as little as possible. After all, they are not very nutritious, right? If you feed them too much, it will cause the cat to be picky, so there is no need for nutritional cream. ​

Starting from those four months, the cat’s teeth will change from 26 to 30, from deciduous teeth to permanent teeth. Be careful not to brush your teeth during the tooth replacement period. You can supplement calcium and some foods with relatively high nutritional value. Once you have permanent teeth, you can start brushing. The basics include cutting nails and combing hair, all of which need to be doneKittens get used to this from an early age. This way it won't be too resistant in the future.

The period of 3 to 5 months is also very important for the development of a cat’s personality and habits. Friends must pay attention and do not play with cats with their hands and feet. If the cat has bad behavior, it should be stopped and educated in time. For example, some friends will say that the cat bites people, which often develops a bad habit at this time. ​

During the estrus period of 6 to 8 months, you can start exercising at this time and the cat will eat at a fixed point. From four meals a day at the beginning, slowly control it to 2 to 3 meals a day. If you have a buffet without restraint, it is very easy to become a big fat cat as an adult. And it will also have a great impact on the health of cats. The feeding time at my house is usually seven in the morning, and then five in the evening. Anyway, it’s usually around ten before going to bed. It can be a reference for everyone.

This stage is also slowly entering an estrus period. Partners must decide in advance. If they plan to sterilize, they can make some preparations. Regarding the care and things to prepare during the sterilization period, I have written a special article for babies who need it to learn more about.

Generally, cats will have a poor appetite when they are in heat. If the male cat is in a bad mood, he will urinate, and the female cat will have a behavior of sticking out her butt all the time, and it is easy for her to run away from home. Remember to seal the windows inside your home. That’s it for today’s sharing. I hope everyone can raise a healthy kitten.