![]() Weeks 5 and 6 are transition weeks where the two foods (what they were eating and what they will be eating) should be mixed together so their tummies do not get upset by the change in diet.Kittens 7 weeks and older should eat mainly dry kibble.Kittens 5 to 6 weeks should be given kitten kibble and kibble should be mixed into the wet food.Kittens 3 to 5 weeks should be given baby cat kibble.During the weaning process, kittens still need to be bottle-fed three times per day (about every 8 hours) to ensure they are receiving proper nutrients.įive- to eight-week-old kittens: Solid foodįood type: ½ can per kitten of kibble in a dish and wet food in a dish at all times, and a dish full of water at all times.The kittens should easily transition from the spoon or depressor to the dish (may take a day for them to start eating out of the dish regularly). Once kitten starts to eat gruel off the spoon or tongue depressor (may take a few feedings for them to figure this step out), slowly start to lower it towards the dish of gruel. ![]() Sometimes the kittens need to adjust to the new taste. You can also put a little gruel on their nose and see if they will lick it off. You may have to open their mouth and put a little in. If they do not start to eat on their own after a few minutes, use tongue depressor or spoon to scoop gruel into kitten’s mouth.
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