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Can my kitten eat adult wet cat food? Is it safe for them?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 2 months and 12 days old | 4 lbs

Hi. Can I feed my kitten adult wet cat food. I've checked the label and the ingredients between the adult and the kitten wet cat food of the same brand and they're just the same. The only difference is that the fat is higher in the kitten one than the adult one but the protein is higher in the adult one than the kitten one.So can I feed the adult wet cat food to my kitten?

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Answered By Dr. Davis

Veterinarian

Published on May 31st, 2018

Yes, the adult food is a complete diet for all life stages. Usually kittens grow better with a kitten food as they do not have to eat as much to get the nutrients they need and the energy requirements. I usually feed kitten food until they are six months old then switch to adult food. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you get answers to your veterinary questions.

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