Should an 8 month old cat eat kitten food?

When to Stop Feeding Your Cat Kitten Food When your cat is about 12 months old, it’s time to switch to a maintenance formula adult cat food, such as Opens a new windowIAMS™ ProActive Health™ Adult Original with Chicken. At this age, cats no longer need the extra calories and nutrients found in kitten food.

What should I feed my 8 month old kitten?

Kittens should be fed kitten food — both wet and dry — until they are at least eight months old, and then they can move to adult food. Always have plenty of fresh water, changing it at least once a day.

Can I give my kitten adult cat food?

Kittens need their rapid growth and development supported through specially tailored nutrition found in kitten food until they reach 12 months of age. At 1-year-old a kitten is considered an adult cat and can transition gradually over to a complete and balanced adult cat food.

Can kitten food make older cats sick?

Can Kitten Food Make Older Cats Sick? As stated, there’s nothing in kitten food that will make healthy older cats ill. They contain similar nutrients, vitamins, and minerals but at different ratios. This means it should not lead to any diseases or health conditions if older cats are fed kitten food for a short period.

How much should I feed my 8 month old cat?

He should be eating a high quality canned kitten food. You can feed 2-4 times daily. Most adult cats weigh between 8 and 10 pounds. Moosho should be around 5-7 pounds, but this can vary greatly…

How big should my 8 month old cat be?

Most cats at this age weigh around 7-8 pounds. As full grown adults most average cats weight around 10 pounds. Of course, this varies depending on the cat and the body frame.

How much should 8 month old cat eat?

Cat Feeding Chart

Age	Approximate Weight	Amount to Feed
10 months	7.5 – 8.5 pounds	60-65 calories per pound of bodyweight per day
11 months	8 – 9 pounds	60-65 calories per pound of bodyweight per day
12 months	8 – 9.5 pounds	60-65 calories per pound of bodyweight per day