Wet Cat Food for Kittens
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Get your kitten off to a healthy start with a complete and balanced wet kitten food. Chewy has a purr-worthy selection of canned kitten food of all types, including pate-style, chunks in gravy, minced, shredded and flaked wet kitten food varieties. We also have variety packs of canned food for kittens that will keep mealtimes exciting for your furry friend.
Many vets recommend feeding kittens at least some wet food to ensure proper hydration and easy digestion. Very young kittens may need to eat primarily wet kitten food until their teeth have fully come in and their digestive system has matured. As your kitten gets older, you can continue to feed only canned kitten food, or feed a combination of wet and dry kitten food formulas. Convenience, cost and your kitten's preferences may dictate which type of kitten food you choose.
Ask your vet for guidance on finding the healthiest foods to feed your growing kitten. A veterinarian can advise you on which foods will be the most nutritious and easiest to digest and recommend special foods if your kitten has health challenges. Kittens having trouble gaining weight may benefit from a gastrointestinal kitten food formula or a veterinary diet that is calorie-dense and highly digestible. You may need to experiment with different brands and types before you find the one that works best for your frisky feline.
You can find everything you need to keep your kitten happy, healthy and well-fed in the Chewy kitten shop. Shop for all the best kitten food, including dry kitten food, wet kitten food and tasty kitten treats along with all the toys and games you need to keep your kitten entertained. We also have all the cat and kitten gear you'll need, including beds, scratchers, litter supplies, cat food, cat food bowls and feeders. Browse our great selection of wet kitten food and everything else and have all your cat supplies shipped directly to your door!
The benefits of feeding kittens wet food include increased hydration, easier digestion and, in some cases, superior nutrition. Pate-style wet kitten foods in particular tend to have higher levels of protein and fewer carbohydrates, and they can be easier to digest and absorb than dry kitten kibble foods. Young kittens in particular can benefit from eating wet kitten foods, as they may not be able to chew and digest dry kitten food yet. Your vet can advise you on the best foods to feed your kitten and tell you whether a wet food-only diet or a mix of foods might be best.
You should feed your kitten enough wet food to meet her daily caloric needs. The amount required will vary with your kitten's age, weight, activity level and metabolism, and it will also depend on the specific food, or foods, including dry kitten food, you feed. Consult the feeding chart on the wet kitten food you are feeding for recommended amounts by weight and age. Your vet can also provide guidance on how much and how frequently to feed your kitten.
You can start feeding canned food to your kitten at age 3-4 weeks, or whenever your kitten is fully weaned. Kittens younger than that should still be breastfeeding or eating kitten milk replacer until they are old enough to transition to solid foods. You may need to transition your kitten gradually by mixing milk replacer or water in with the canned kitten food at first, until your kitten gets used to eating the new food.
The best wet kitten foods are high in protein, complete and balanced, and highly palatable for your little furry friend. The best canned kitten foods start with high-quality meat protein and contain few to no fillers or artificial ingredients. They should be easy to digest and not too high in carbohydrates, so beware of some gravy-style kitten foods that may be packed with less-healthy carbs. Pate-style wet kitten foods are usually the best; experiment with different formulas, brands and flavors and see which ones your kitten responds to best.
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