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My rescued kittens only eat 9 Lives. What's a better food & schedule?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

My dad recently brought home three approx. 1 month old kittens (they're small and their eyes are all still blue) that he found in some rubble. I've been feeding them wet cat food mixed with milk replacer, but now they refuse to eat anything but 9 lives ocean whitefish wet cat food straight up. I know they need more, and need better, food/nourishment. Any tips, and can you recommend a feeding schedule?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on May 13th, 2019

How lovely of your dad to bring them home! While 9 Lives isn’t the greatest food, it’s ok. Purina is a better supermarket brand, and you can see if they will eat it. I’d feed them four times a day. I hope this helps!

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