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What age can I start feeding wet food to a kitten without a mom?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

When can I start feeding kitten without a mother cat with wetfood?

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Answered By Jenny, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on March 27th, 2018

You can introduce kitten food between 4-5 weeks of ago. You can use canned food or soak dry food with water to make it softer. If the kitten shows no interest or doesn't take it, skip a a few days and try again. Usually by 6-7 weeks they are fully weaned and off milk all together

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