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Is my 5-week-old kitten ready for dry food on its own for school?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 1 month and 20 days old | 8.3 lbs

I rescued a 4-5 week old kitten about a week ago. He has started eating wet food usually mixed with kitten milk and i was wondering if i can give him dry food by itself for when i go to school, which starts in a few days. I cant give him wet food as i know its bad to leave it out for long, is he old enough for dry food on its own?? He cleans himself, is steady on his feet, has teeth and uses the litter box if that gives any clearer indication on his age.

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on April 21st, 2017

Gerat question! Over the next few days before you start school, begins increasing the amount of dry food and decreasing the amount of kitten milk so he's eating the dry food only. He is only enough for dry food only, but he needs to be weaned onto it. I hope this helps!

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