Should kittens be on a feeding schedule?

PetMD recommends arranging a schedule to fit with your routine, but keep it consistent from day to day. Your new kitten will appreciate a routine just as much as you do, and her feeding is an integral part of her daily routine. Three to four meals a day is recommended during your kitten’s first six to nine months.

How often should a 4 month old kitten eat?

Here are some tips to keep in mind for your kitten’s feeding schedule: Cats naturally eat multiple small meals throughout the day. At a minimum, offer food to 4-6-month-old kittens three times daily. By 10 months of age, two meals per day is the minimum.

Should I put my cat on a food schedule?

Cats should eat at least two meals each day, about 12 hours apart. But a breakfast, lunch, afternoon, dinner, and right before bed schedule is an equally great option. If more than 12 hours elapses between meals, the stomach can become hyperacidic causing nausea.

Should I free feed my 4 month old kitten?

A 4 month old kitten can be free-fed or given separate meals throughout the day. If you want to give meals, plan to feed at least 3-4X’s during a 24 hour period. Canned food is best given as separate meals so that it doesn’t spoil. Dry food can be left out all day.

How much dry food should a 4 month old kitten eat?

Cat Feeding Chart

How do I put my cat on a feeding schedule?

Once they are eating only meals, start increasing the amount of food fed at the meal times you want to keep, and slowly drop the “extra” meals one by one. Some cats will transition to timed meals within a few weeks. Some cats may take a few months (or more). The time required is usually related to age.