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What do I feed a 4-week-old kitten? I'm unsure about proper food.

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Male | unneutered | 1 month and 3 days old

Hi, so I have a what I think a 4 week old kitten my friend bought to my house maybe 4 or 5 days ago and I absolutely do not know what to feed him. I’ve had kittens before just not this small, im scared I may be giving him the wrong foods. Any suggestions on a 4 week old kitten?

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Answered By Dr. B. DVM, DACVIM (Oncology)

Veterinarian

Published on August 4th, 2018

So cute! You can age young kittens by weight. They should weigh about a pound per month when young. The best food is KMR (kitten milk replacer). I have also attached an extensive link that may help you with the kitten process. I hope this helps and thank you for using PetCoach! https://www.google.com/amp/s/mobile.petcoach.co/amp/article/how-to-raise-orphan-kittens

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