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I’ve had cats most of my life but I guess I never really properly researched how much to feed them and what are some good foods most supermarkets sell at affordable prices?
I have 2 5-6 wk old kittens that were eating wet foods when I got them. I got every type of wet kitten food at Petco to see if they liked or disliked a certain food and they seemed to like all of it. But in all reality, I cannot afford $1.50 for one small can on a long term basis. I found a pack of 12 cans at Walmart for $6 something. They had 2 different brands at the same price so we bought both. They seem to like it but it may not be quality food. I didn’t read anything about it being grain-free on the package. Then I have my 5month old kitten who usually eats dry kitten food, the yellow bag. He seems fine with it. He may sometimes get a can of wet food or tuna too.
My husband was feeding the kittens 3 times a day (3cans for both) but I feel that was so much for their tiny bodies. They would wabble around with their fat bellies lol (they may have worms, they were too young for their first vaccine/dewormer). But I thought twice a day would be sufficient but maybe I’m wrong?
I remember my other cat would eat twice a day and still cry and beg for food but we weren’t sure if this was normal behavior.
Is there a difference with how much you feed an adult cat vs. a kitten? A baby kitten and a big kitten?
But give me some recommendations!
And also, one of my kittens throws up once in a while. He seems ok otherwise. Could this be a sign that he has worms or would it mean he is not tolerating his food or possibly overeating?
I’ve had cats most of my life but I guess I never really properly researched how much to feed them and what are some good foods most supermarkets sell at affordable prices?
I have 2 5-6 wk old kittens that were eating wet foods when I got them. I got every type of wet kitten food at Petco to see if they liked or disliked a certain food and they seemed to like all of it. But in all reality, I cannot afford $1.50 for one small can on a long term basis. I found a pack of 12 cans at Walmart for $6 something. They had 2 different brands at the same price so we bought both. They seem to like it but it may not be quality food. I didn’t read anything about it being grain-free on the package. Then I have my 5month old kitten who usually eats dry kitten food, the yellow bag. He seems fine with it. He may sometimes get a can of wet food or tuna too.
My husband was feeding the kittens 3 times a day (3cans for both) but I feel that was so much for their tiny bodies. They would wabble around with their fat bellies lol (they may have worms, they were too young for their first vaccine/dewormer). But I thought twice a day would be sufficient but maybe I’m wrong?
I remember my other cat would eat twice a day and still cry and beg for food but we weren’t sure if this was normal behavior.
Is there a difference with how much you feed an adult cat vs. a kitten? A baby kitten and a big kitten?
But give me some recommendations!
And also, one of my kittens throws up once in a while. He seems ok otherwise. Could this be a sign that he has worms or would it mean he is not tolerating his food or possibly overeating?