Kittens and pregnant and lacting queens can usually be fed an unrestricted amount of food, but a guide to the daily amounts is provided. These amounts are a starting point only because animals' needs vary¹. Adjust the feeding amount to maintain optimal body weight.
KITTENS
VetEssentials Kitten should be fed from weaning to maturity at 1 year old. Kittens can usually be fed an unrestricted amount of VetEssentials Kitten, although the following feeding guide can be used as a starting point for 2-4 meals per day and the amount adjusted to acheive/maintain optimal body condition.
1 1/2-3 MONTHS
4-6 MONTHS
7-12 MONTHS
Actual Kitten Body Weight (kg)
Dry grams
Dry grams
Dry grams
0.5
30
1
50
1.5
65
55
2
85
70
55
2.5
80
65
3
95
75
3.5
105
85
4
95
4.5
100
5
110
PREGNANCY
Pregnant queens can usually be fed an unrestricted amount of VetEssentials Kitten, although the feeding guide can be used as a starting point and the amount adjusted to maintain optimal body condition
Body Weight kg
Dry grams
2
45 - 65
3
65 - 85
4
80 - 110
5
95 - 130
6
105 - 145
7
120 - 165
8
130 - 180
9 +
18 per kg
LACTATION
Lactating queens should be fed unrestricted amounts of VetEssentials Kitten (i.e. fed ad libitum) until weaning is completed.
