When to Switch From Kitten Food To Cat Food

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As a general rule, cats that are less than one year of age are considered kittens. It is important to feed your pet a kitten formula up to one year. The exception would be larger breed cats, such as the Maine Coon, which do not reach adult maturity until they are 18 months to two years of age.

Can Kittens Eat Adult Cat Food?

Can kittens eat cat food? The answer is on the label. If the label (or bag) of food reads “for all life stages,” then it is nutritionally sufficient for kittens.

When Can Kittens eat Dry Food?

When can kittens eat hard food? Kittens can begin eating solid food at around four weeks old. Begin by feeding your kitten soft or wet canned food. As they grow used to eating solid food and their teeth continue to develop, begin to mix in dry food softened with a bit of water. Gradually increase the amount of dry food over several days, paying attention to the feeding instructions on the back of the bag.

Introducing Adult Food

Kittens grow and develop every day. They require a food that meets the high-energy demands of their bodies. As your kitten becomes an adult cat, you may need to adjust her diet.

How do you know when to switch to adult cat food? Sometimes it’s hard to know when to stop feeding kitten food, but generally, you should begin slowly transitioning your kitten to adult food when she is one year old, or when your veterinarian recommends doing so. Spread out the transition process over a 7 to 10-day period, gradually increasing the amount of her new food each day.

Sphynx Breeders in the US

One of the most important decisions you will make concerning your Sphynx is what breeder you choose. A good breeder has the experience and knowledge to create healthier cats free from genetic defects that can cause health problems, and they can also create show quality cats that you can enter into cat shows. Good breeders will usually allow you to see behind the scenes and are much less likely to be mistreating the animals. Here are a few of our favorites to help get you started.

Sphynx Cat Breeders Near Me

The paradiskittens is a great resource for finding Sphynx breeders in your area. It has a large database of breeders organized by stat.

Sphynx Cat Breeders That Ship Sphynx Cats

Many online breeders will ship your Sphynx right to your door, including Paradis Sphynx Kittens .

International Cat Registry

The International Cat Registry is the largest genetic registry of pedigreed and domesticated cats, and they have a large list of Sphynx breeders. You can find breeders from around the world and order the American ones by state.