Southern Alberta Calgary Cat Fanciers

Special Needs Of Kittens

We tend to think of the early years as the "healthy years" and therefore may not give enough consideration to feeding practices. But because of factors like size, breed, age, environment, exercise, heredity and many others, a "one size fits all" approach to nutrition is not appropriate. Improper feeding can increase your kitten's risk of obesity, poor muscle and bone development and poor immune response. The kitten life stage can be the most important time to ensure the health of your new cat. Not only should kittens (from weaning to about 12 months of age) be fed a food specially formulated to meet their needs for growth and development, so should adult cats during pregnancy and nursing to ensure that their kittens are receiving the optimal amounts of nutrients. Kittens need precise levels of taurine to help maintain normal heart function, retinal structure, reproduction and proper development. Additionally, they require the proper levels of calcium and phosphorus to help build strong bones and teeth. Science Diet Feline Growth is formulated for the kitten life stage and is available in canned and dry.