How often and what to feed my 5-month-old kitten? Is pooping normal?

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New kitten. This is my first kitten and I'm not completely sure on what to feed her. She's 5-6 months. Do I only feed her dry or wet or both? What brand? She's currently on whole earth. Also, how many times a day? I'm only feeding her twice. 1/2 a can a day with little dry food. And she only poops twice a day. Is that normal?

Lauren Jones VMD · Accepted Answer

Congratulations on your new kitten! So far, it seems sounds like you're doing everything correctly. Pooping twice a day is completely normal. I also recommend feeding twice daily, just as you are doing. Brands that I commonly recommend feeding are Science Diet, Purina ProPlan and Royal Canin. If you choose to make a change in her diet, do so by gradually mix in the old and new foods together over 5-7 days. You can choose to feed exclusively wet or dry food, or a mix of both. This is largely a matter of personal preference. Be sure that you are feeding a food formulated for kittens or "all life stages" to aid in growth. She should continue to eat kitten food until 1 year of age, at which point you can transition to an adult cat food. Enjoy your new little kitten!

How often and what to feed my 5-month-old kitten? Is pooping normal?

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