Feeding guide? How long can a kitten go without a meal?

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Hey guys, just a quick question.

I'm starting a new job soon, an my hours are that I leave the house at 9 (so I would give him is 2 ounces of raw then.) and then I can't get home to feed him again till 2pm. Is this too much time in between? I have two little boys (9 weeks and 14 weeks.) and I don't want them going hungry. If it is too much time, what should I leave out for them? I know you shouldn't mix kibble with raw, but I'm not sure what else I can tied them over with till I get home.

Is it possible to leave these out while I'm gone? -> http://www.instinctpetfood.com/product/instinct-raw-boost-minis-cats-chicken-225-oz-box

Not a lot, just less then a hand full.
 

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5 hours between meals seem fine. If you're worried though, you could leave some freeze-dried food or snacks down, like Stella & Chewy's or Whole Life.
 

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Well, at 9 weeks old, he should be able to do just fine on four meals a day. I see no need to leave food out for him, even if you need to run a few errands on the way home. For feral cats, I don't know that mom would reliably catch a mouse or something every 3 - 5 hours.

And congrats! :)
 
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