Kitten Feeding Guide: How Much & What Food to Feed by Age

The Critical Nutritional Needs of Growing Kittens

A kitten triples its birth weight within the first few weeks of life and burns three times more energy per kilogram than a fully grown adult cat. Because their stomachs are small, they require high-calorie, nutrient-dense meals packed with animal protein, DHA for cognitive development, and calcium/phosphorus for sturdy bones.

Month-by-Month Kitten Feeding Timetable

1. Newborn Kittens (0 to 4 Weeks) - **Primary Diet:** Mother's milk. If orphaned, feed specialized Pet Goat Milk or Kitten Milk Replacer (KMR). - **Caution:** NEVER feed cow's milk (cow milk contains excess lactose causing severe, life-threatening diarrhea in kittens). - **Frequency:** Every 2 to 3 hours with a sterilized feeding syringe or bottle.

2. Weaning Kittens (4 to 8 Weeks) - **Primary Diet:** Kitten weaning gruel. Mix warm pet goat milk or warm water with kitten wet mousse (such as Moochi Kitten Mousse or Kaniva Mother & Kitten Can). - **Frequency:** 4 to 5 small meals daily. - Gradually decrease the liquid proportion over 2 weeks until the kitten is eating wet food and slightly moistened dry kitten kibble.

3. Rapid Growth Phase (2 to 6 Months) - **Primary Diet:** High-protein Kitten Dry Kibble + daily wet food pouch. - **Portion Guide:** 40g to 60g of kibble divided into 3 to 4 meals, supplemented with half a pouch of wet food. - **Hydration:** Always ensure clean, fresh, filtered water is readily available in ceramic or stainless-steel bowls.

4. Junior Phase (6 to 12 Months) - **Primary Diet:** 2 to 3 meals daily. Continue kitten-specific formula until exactly 12 months of age. - At 12 months, smoothly transition to Adult Cat Food over 7 to 10 days by mixing 25%, 50%, 75%, and finally 100% adult food.

Top Recommended Kitten Foods in Bangladesh

1. **Kaniva Mother Cat & Kitten Can (80g / 160g):** Ultra-soft, highly digestible pate rich in colostrum and mother milk protein.
2. **Jungle Kitten Chicken Dry Food (1.5kg):** Fortified with prebiotics, Omega-3, and balanced minerals for rapid bone growth.
3. **Moochi Kitten Mousse with Tuna & Calamari (70g):** Smooth creamy texture that baby kittens can easily lap up without chewing fatigue.
4. **Whiskas Junior Ocean Fish / Tuna in Jelly (80g):** Readily available, high-moisture nutrition packed with calcium.