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Kitten Nutrition
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We recommend diets that are completely
balanced for each lifestage and are highly digestible, and that have been shown to be
nutritionally sound by proper feeding trials. While your kitten is growing, increased levels of energy, protein,
vitamins and minerals are required in the diet. |
The nutritional needs of your kitten are different
from the needs of other animals. This is based on the fact that they are obligated
carnivores (they must eat meat).
 | Kittens have a very high demand for protein to be
used for energy. They require the essential amino acid Taurine which is only found
in animal protein. |
| Kittens are able to tolerate very high levels of fat
in their diets. They require the essential fatty acids, linoleic acid and
arachidonic acid which are also only found in animal fat. |
| Carbohydrates are not essential but they can be used
for energy. |
| They have unique vitamin requirements. They
need high levels of Beta Vitamin Thiamine, Vitamin B6, Niacin and Vitamin A (only found in
animal tissues). |
Table food and milk are not recommended. If
the kitten is on a good quality food, no vitamin or mineral supplementation is required.
In fact, supplementation in the absence of need may actually be detrimental to your
kitten. Fresh water should be available at all times. Please consult your
veterinarian before adding anything to your kitten's diet. Whenever you switch from
one food to another, remember to do it gradually, by mixing the new food in with the old
for up to two weeks. This will help to prevent stomach or intestinal upset.
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