PRO PLAN Kitten 1-12M HEALTHY START Rich in Chicken Dry Cat Food 3kg

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At Purina, we know that kittens require specially crafted nutrition to ensure that they grow into healthy and happy adult cats. That’s why we’ve created a range of kitten food diets to ensure they receive all the nutrients they need to develop and thrive. From our nutritionally balanced Purina One kitten food to our specially formulated Pro Plan kitten food diets, we have high-quality recipes for each and every kitten, no matter their individual needs. Browse our full range of kitten food and discover the perfect cat food for your growing feline from the Purina brands you know and love. Is kitten food higher in calories? Our main reviewer volunteers for a cat rescue charity, meaning that at certain times of year there are litters of kittens available to test kitten food. We gave each brand of food to a selection of kittens who had been weaned from their mother and were ready to try solid food. AAFCO nutritional adequacy statement: The most basic measure of a nutritionally complete cat food is the presence of an AAFCO statement on the label. The AAFCO is a nonprofit organization that defines the standard nutritional requirements for pet food and animal feed. Food with an AAFCO statement for growth or all life stages is guaranteed to be complete and balanced for kittens.

Dry food is not the type of food cats would seek out to eat on their own," says Zoran. What makes it enticing to cats and kittens are the liquid fats and proteins coating the outside of each kibble. Because each brand has its own alluring recipe, it's this coating that could cause a kitten to become habituated to a food when brands, textures, and proteins aren't served in rotation. Good quality kitten food isn’t cheap but ensuring your kitten has the best start in life is important, which includes giving them food that will provide them with the vital nutrition they need to grow up healthy. Jollyes dry food is more reasonably priced than some alternatives but is still approved by veterinarians and carefully balanced for your kitten’s nutritional needs. The only downside is the price – if you are only feeding wet food, you’ll get through around three and a half pouches a day, and this can mount up. Although we feel the quality of the food is worth it, you could consider supplementing some of the wet food with the corresponding biscuits to keep the price down. There isn’t as much real meat in this food as in some other products on this list, and it isn’t grain free, which can be a problem for some kittens. But it is excellent value for money and will last a decent amount of time. Discover PRO PLAN LIVECLEAR - the 1st cat-allergen reducing food offering cat owners a safe, effective and feline-friendly approach to reducing their explosure to allergens - whilst keeping cats in their homes and on their laps.

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Live Clear: this delicious dry cat food range has been specially formulated to reduce allergies by a staggering amount, the very first of its kind! It binds allergens in fur and skin using a special protein and is ideal for more sensitive cats. These Purina Pro Plan Live Clear dishes also support every other aspect of your cat’s health, for overall wellbeing! Expert formulations: For this guide, we prioritized brands that have a dedicated nutrition expert on staff, which aligns with WSAVA guidelines and our experts' guidance. We also looked for brands active in research or those that collaborate with universities and colleges.

Guaranteed analysis and nutrient profiles: The guaranteed analysis consists of the percentages of protein, fat, and essential nutrients in a food. Food for kittens should have a minimum of 30% protein, 9% fat, and the presence of essential nutrients, including amino acids like taurine, fatty acids, minerals, and vitamins. Choosing one the best kitten foods is individualistic, from a cat's preferred tastes to unique nutritional needs. For this reason, it's helpful to approach feline nutrition with guidance from your vet. Food allergies are more common in cats and kittens than you might think, and some kittens may start with delicate tummies when transitioning from milk to solids. James Wellbeloved started life 30 years ago producing food for dogs, but now also has a successful range of meals for cats. Senior: once your cat reaches 7 years it is going to have different nutritional needs, so Purina Pro Plan senior cat food is ideal for supporting ageing cats in their day-to-day life, with wholesome, tailored nutrition, as well as specific options for older cats that have other health needs. With no added artificial colours, flavours or preservatives, this dry food is salmon flavoured and highly appealing to small kittens. We also like the fact that it’s grain-free, so suitable for more delicate tummies, as well as wheat, beef, pork and dairy-free, so it shouldn’t exacerbate any allergies. Our kittens enjoyed the taste of these biscuits, but if your kitten is fussy about flavours, Jollyes also make a turkey flavour – but it’s worth noting that this isn’t grain-free, unfortunately.Cats and kittens can be born with sensitivities and allergies to certain ingredients too. So always talk to your veterinarian when digestive issues arise. They may recommend a limited ingredient diet (LID) or a prescription hypoallergenic or gastrointestinal recipe. PRO PLAN LIVECLEAR Sterilised Adult offers an outstanding complete and great-tasting nutrition for the long-term health of your cat as it helps maintain their urinary health and ideal body weight as well as helps promote healthy kidneys.

With a whopping 70% meat content, Tippaws is really palatable and appealing to kittens, while the kibble is slightly smaller than adult food, to make it easier for them to bite. It’s also a complete food, though you can still use it alongside some wet food – which is recommended if your kittens are learning how to bite biscuits. 50p from each 5kg bag is also donated to a cat rescue charity, meaning you’ll be helping out other cats as well. Discover a difference LIVECLEAR could make to your allergen management routine - to get you and your cat closer. Indoor kittens should eat a well-rounded, complete and balanced diet full of different textures and tastes, says Zoran. Dry kibble, canned pâté, shreds, chunks in gravy, and flaked kitten foods are all appropriate to rotate in your kitten's diet, as long as their label states that the food meets the nutritional requirements set by the AAFCO for growth or all life stages. Is it okay to give kittens regular cat food? We’ll answer all these questions in our buying guide below, or if you already know how to feed your kitten, you can skip straight down to view our best kitten food recommendations.

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Our kittens seem to really enjoy the Pro Plan food and we found it to be gentle on the stomach. What’s more, as the food is in gravy, rather than jelly, it’s easy for kittens to lap up as they explore chewing the chunks. Take byproducts and byproduct meals as an example. They're secondary ingredients from the human food industry that meet the nutritional requirements set by the AAFCO. Byproducts and artificial preservatives are paired with negative marketing buzz, but they're not inherently unhealthy for your cat or kitten, Kornreich says. Our experts give high marks to wet kitten food. However, it can be on the pricier side when compared to budget-friendly kibble. While Dr. Bruce Kornreich, a board-certified cardiologist and director of the Cornell Feline Health Center at the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, can't recommend specific brands, he says that high-quality affordable wet kitten food is on the shelves. Brands may use less expensive ingredients to keep costs down, but that doesn't mean they've sacrificed quality. There will be a difference in what your kitten wants to eat and what they don't want to eat," says Zoran. While a steady rotation of tastes, textures, and brands will keep your kitten food-flexible, they might prefer one texture of food over another. "It's a trial-and-error process," she adds.

All our recommended kitten foods have a high protein content, but the Purina ONE kitten food has a whopping 41%. Protein is essential for kittens to build muscle, so a high protein content is essential in kitten food.As you’ll no doubt imagine, this food is expensive but can be priceless if your kitten is struggling with digestive issues or finding themselves unable to transition from milk to solids. The food is thinly sliced to help with the transition from milk to solid foods and is available in three textures to suit fussy felines. We’ve chosen the jelly variety, but it’s also available in gravy and loaf varieties. Royal Canin seems to be very popular with kittens and cats, so we’re confident your kitten will enjoy one of the textures. Kittens are born without teeth but grow a full set of baby (deciduous) teeth between 3 to 6 weeks of age. By 3 to 6 months, those baby teeth fall out and are replaced with adult teeth. Kittens have all the same types of teeth as humans do, just sharper for their carnivorous diet.