Discover more about the best kitten foods and optimal kitten nutrition with expert articles and products designed to help your kitten grow into a healthy adult. Plus, we've got answers to your most frequently asked questions.
You’re inundated with choices to make for your kitten right now, and choosing the best food for them is on that lengthy list. Your VCA care team is here to help you with this tough decision!
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A kitten’s nutritional needs are centered around the kitten’s requirements for healthy growth. The Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) standards include higher minimum protein amounts, higher minimum vitamin A content and different mineral amounts when compared to adult cat maintenance diets. Your VCA care team is happy to develop a kitten feeding guide with you.
Most kitten food packaging indicates that it’s intended to be fed to cats until they’re 1 year old. Based on your kitten’s nutritional needs, your VCA care team may recommend making the switch to adult food either sooner or later than the packaging states. Large-breed cats, like Maine coons, often stay on their kitten food for longer than a year.
To select the best kitten food for your new cat, you’ll want to choose a veterinarian-recommended kitten food. The primary guideline when it comes to how to choose the right kitten food is to select one that has been approved by the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) for growth or for all life stages. Your VCA care team is happy to talk to you about kitten nutritional requirements and how to choose a good kitten food.
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