When should my 11-month kitten switch to adult food, same brand?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Devon Rex | Female | spayed | 10 months and 19 days old | 6 lbs
When should I start feeding my kitten adult food? She's almost 11-months-old now. And when I do, should I just switch to the adult version of the brand I'm already feeding her? Thank you!
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Most Helpful Answer
Published on February 25th, 2017
I recommend switching to adult right at 1 year of age, but if you wanted to make the transition now I think that would be fine. If she seems to be doing well on her current food it's a good idea to stick with the same brand.
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Published on November 7th, 2018
He is beautiful! He should be getting kitten food until at least 12-18 months. Kitten food has a different calcium and protein content than adult cat food that is important for proper skeletal development and growth. You could try a different brand if he no longer seems interested in the kitten food - be sure to make a slow transition from one food to the next.
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Published on August 27th, 2018
Hi and thanks for posting on Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Yes, there are some differences between kitten and adult cat food. Kitten food has more calories and has more calcium and other minerals in it needed for proper growth than adult cat food does. Usually, kittens can be transitioned to adult cat food around 9 months of age. I hope this helps!
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