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What's the best food for a 6-week-old rescue kitten I'm adopting?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Female | unspayed | 1 month and 9 days old

I am adopting a 6 week old rescue kitten. I get her on Monday. What is the best kitten food to give her?

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Answered By Linda G, MS, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on June 6th, 2018

Hello. There are many good kitten foods available, but the very best are the ones produced by Hills Science Diet & Royal Canin. They are exceptional foods & well worth the little extra expense of feeding a well-balanced diet. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

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