Kitten Diet - types of food and things to consider


To keep your kitten healthy, a balanced diet is essential. You will need to know at what age they start eating kitten food, what types there are and how to feed them properly.

Kittens typically begin transitioning from mother's milk to solid food at around four weeks of age. However, some kittens may not begin eating solid food until around six weeks of age. It is important to introduce kittens to solid food gradually. Start by offering a small amount of moistened kitten food mixed with kitten milk replacer or canned kitten food mixed with warm water.

As the kitten becomes more comfortable eating the moistened food, gradually decrease the amount of liquid. Kittens should be eating only solid food by eight weeks of age. 

Kitten food is specially formulated to meet the nutritional needs of a growing kitten.  It typically contains higher levels of protein, fat, vitamins and minerals than regular cat food. The protein content provides energy and helps build and repair body tissues. The fat content is important for providing energy and helping with the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins. Vitamins and minerals are basic components of a kitten´s immune system and essential for their growth.