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this is not really a question for me......but something i've heard opposing views on and i think it may be interesting to hear different sides. i know my answer but will hold it to the end  kitten nutrition: one link i've read says to watch overfeeding kittens as obesity is unhealthy for kittens and can be likely..and some will eat canned food forever if you'd let them  another link i've read says feed kittens as much as they would like to eat. they are growing and are unlikely to overeat at this stage in their life. there's no need to watch portions or measure them out.  your thoughts???
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When Cassie was 3 -4 months old she was having 4 'wet' meals a day. A kittens tum is very small so they are only able to eat very small amounts at a time. By feeding them small meals throughout the day, you are not bloating them. As the kitten gets older you can reduce the feeds to 3 a day......then at 6 months they can go on 2 meals a day... http://www.purina.co.uk/Home/All+Abo...our+Kitten.htm |
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I feed all my cats/kittens the same way. They always have access to dried food to 'graze' on as they wish and I feed tinned food twice a day, more times a day to younger kittens. I personally don't agree that you should restrict food in kittens but that's just my personal opinion.. |
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I have food out all the time and allow the cats to eat when they need - I have always done this and they are able to decide how much and when. With 5 cats there is no way I could only feed at certain times because I know a couple of them would miss their meal times! now if I did this to the dogs they would eat until they burst! |
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same as Fran,my 2 babies have 3 wet meals a day although they arent really eating much of the 2nd meal at dinner time any more so will be fazing out that meal soon and they have dried food down all day.Jerry has 2 wet meals a day,one in the morning and one in the evening and again dried food is down for him all day |
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Yup! My kittens have dried food down at all times and 3 small wet meals a day! It's not as if they can let you know when they are hungry like human babies, so you have to make sure they can eat when they need to! |
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Patch has dried food down at all times, and probably gets 2-3 wet meals a day (mixed with dried food). Meow has dried food down at all times too but she never eats it, and get's 2 wet meals a day. |
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My lot all have dried food down all day too and then get 2 wet meals a day on top of that. I like the way that I do it, as it works for my cats but I suppose that all are different!! With kittens - they should have smaller meals, but more frequently. |
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I feed my babies 3 wet meals a day with access to dry food all the time. I did the same with my dog and have never had any problems. (with food) |
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Sorry I am no use I can't remember that far back  but I;m sure they had small meals I will try to find my diary from ack then. Bear with me. |
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