How to Transition a Kitten to New Food
arrow_backbackTransitioning a kitten to new food should be done gradually to avoid digestive issues and help the kitten adapt to the new diet. Here's how to do it:
- Start the Transition: For the first 3-4 days, mix about 25% of the new food with 75% of the old food.
- Gradually Increase the New Food: For the next 3-4 days, increase the amount of new food to 50% and reduce the old food to 50%.
- Final Stages: Over the next few days, the new food should make up 75%, while the old food should make up 25%.
- Complete Transition: After 7-10 days, the kitten can be fully switched to the new food.
It’s important to monitor the kitten’s well-being and stool. If the kitten shows signs of digestive upset, slow down the transition by adding a few extra days to each stage.