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Orphaned Kittens and Dry Kibbles
I have three kittens whose mother disappeared when they were three weeks
old. They are 8 weeks now and doing really well. I've always left a bowl of dry kibbles with kittens at all times because kittens need to eat frequently. They have been weaned from their milk for more than a week and I am continuing to feed them frequently because I'm afraid if I leave a bowl of dry kibbles they will over eat. I guess I will just have to watch to see how they re-act, but I'm wondering if anybody has any experience or knowledge about what to expect or how to handle this? Thanks, Joan |
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On Wed, 27 Apr 2005 01:04:05 GMT, "Joan"
wrote: I have three kittens whose mother disappeared when they were three weeks old. They are 8 weeks now and doing really well. I've always left a bowl of dry kibbles with kittens at all times because kittens need to eat frequently. They have been weaned from their milk for more than a week and I am continuing to feed them frequently because I'm afraid if I leave a bowl of dry kibbles they will over eat. I guess I will just have to watch to see how they re-act, but I'm wondering if anybody has any experience or knowledge about what to expect or how to handle this? Thanks, Joan Everything I have read says to let kittens eat as much as they want. (up to 1 yr old.) Justin |
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I would leave the dry kibble for them all the time and also feed canned
kitten food a couple of times per day. Gail "Justin L" wrote in message ... On Wed, 27 Apr 2005 01:04:05 GMT, "Joan" wrote: I have three kittens whose mother disappeared when they were three weeks old. They are 8 weeks now and doing really well. I've always left a bowl of dry kibbles with kittens at all times because kittens need to eat frequently. They have been weaned from their milk for more than a week and I am continuing to feed them frequently because I'm afraid if I leave a bowl of dry kibbles they will over eat. I guess I will just have to watch to see how they re-act, but I'm wondering if anybody has any experience or knowledge about what to expect or how to handle this? Thanks, Joan Everything I have read says to let kittens eat as much as they want. (up to 1 yr old.) Justin |
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Karen,
The kittens primary nutrition comes from wet food. I've had lots of kittens and all have started crunching at 6 to 7 weeks. Joan "Karen" wrote in message ... in article . net, Joan at wrote on 4/26/05 8:04 PM: I have three kittens whose mother disappeared when they were three weeks old. They are 8 weeks now and doing really well. I've always left a bowl of dry kibbles with kittens at all times because kittens need to eat frequently. They have been weaned from their milk for more than a week and I am continuing to feed them frequently because I'm afraid if I leave a bowl of dry kibbles they will over eat. I guess I will just have to watch to see how they re-act, but I'm wondering if anybody has any experience or knowledge about what to expect or how to handle this? Thanks, Joan Kittens probably won't over eat, but boy, I would sure go for wet kitten food over kibble any day. |
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