I just recently added another kitten (he's 7 almost 8 weeks) to the family. I have adult cats already. (all are indoor). I have been finding it very difficult to feed the kitten. Obviously he needs access to food at his will..........I've been trying to leave a few different bowls of his food out but of course the others scarf it up. What do most people do in this situation??? For now I have been keeping him in a separate room while I am at work so he has a bowl of kibble available....at night he stays in our bedroom (as well as litter box and water). But I feel terrible doing that to him. He wants to be out playing in the house annoying the others lol. I have read that some people feed all the cats an all life stages food. The problem with that is that I think the others will eat it all anyway. I don't free feed my adults mainly because a few of them are porkers. One of them will eat until the food is gone no matter how full she is.........she was my dumpster cat so I tend to think that is why she is the way she is. I don't suppose a kitten can be fed twice a day like an adult cat??? I know they are growing and have smaller tummies so I dont see that working for them. Are my only options to separate him as I've been doing??? I've thought about making a feeding station out of a cardboard box that would have a hole only big enough for him.........but other cats are very resourceful........I'm sure they would find a way to get at it........
Any ideas????
Also....how long does a kitten need to be fed freely???? Is it all the way up to a year???
Thanks!
Any ideas????
Also....how long does a kitten need to be fed freely???? Is it all the way up to a year???
Thanks!