Catering to Feline Ages: Nutrition Tips for Puppies, Ad

Section 1: 08 Weeks of Age

Weeks 08: A Vulnerable Time for Kittens

During this delicate age, it's crucial for cat owners to be extra vigilant. Kittens at this stage are particularly fragile and susceptible to illnesses, requiring special care and attention.

Dietary Recommendations:

Opt for breast milk if possible, as it can significantly boost their immunity. The main diet should include softened kittenspecific dry food mixed with pet milk powder.

Points to Remember:

Keep kittens warm and feed them small, frequent meals.

Kittens under 8 weeks are not fully weaned and still rely on milk for nutrients. Continue to use milk to soften the food to make it more appealing.

Transitioning from milk to solid food is a big adjustment. Avoid introducing new foods or supplements to prevent digestive issues. Probiotics and nutritional supplements can be given if digestion is a concern.

Section 2: 812 Weeks of Age

At 8 weeks, kittens are two months old and can be fully weaned, transitioning to solid food. Pet milk can be offered as a snack, reducing feeding to once or twice a day.

As they start teething and grow rapidly, kittens need more protein. Highquality wet food and dry kibble can be introduced.

Dietary Recommendations:

Main: Softened highprotein kibble + wet food

Snack: Pet milk (in moderation)

Nutritional Supplement: Nutritional paste

Points to Remember:

At this stage, kibble and pet milk should suffice for nutritional needs, with nutritional paste as an option. Probiotics can be used for digestive issues.

Section 3: 3MonthOld Kittens

By three months, kittens should no longer be fed softened kibble to prevent the development of double teeth.

Dietary Recommendations:

Main: Kibble + wet food

Snack: Chicken, duck

Treat: Pet milk/nutritional paste

Points to Remember:

Prevent urinary tract issues by feeding a mix of wet and dry food to increase water intake and support urinary health.

Meat provides essential protein for growth. Poultry is easily digestible and suitable for kittens.

After weaning, milk is no longer the primary source of nutrition and should be offered as a treat.

Section 4: 4MonthOld Kittens

At around 4 months, kittens enter a stage of teething and shedding their kitten fur. They require a variety of nutrients, so additional supplements are necessary.

Dietary Recommendations:

Main: Kibble + wet food

Snack: Fish + egg yolk

Nutritional Supplements: Hairball powder/sea kelp powder

Treat: Pet milk/nutritional paste/dental chews

Points to Remember:

Supplements rich in amino acids and vitamins help shed kitten fur quickly and promote thicker, healthier adult fur.

Fish and egg yolks, rich in lecithin and unsaturated fatty acids, are great for hair health.

Section 5: 56 MonthOld Kittens

This is a critical period for growth, with kittens rapidly developing their skeletons and muscles. Adequate calcium and protein are essential.

Dietary Recommendations:

Main: Highprotein kibble + wet food

Snack: Beef + egg yolk

Treat: Pet milk/nutritional paste/meat snacks/dental chews

Nutritional Supplements: Hairball powder/phosphatidylcholine/fish oil

Points to Remember:

Calcium is crucial for skeletal development, and hairball supplements should not be forgotten.

Fish oil and phosphatidylcholine can make the fur smoother and shinier.

Meat, dairy products like yogurt and cheese, provide protein and calcium for healthy bones and fur.

Section 6: 712 MonthOld Kittens

After six months, kittens begin to reach sexual maturity and enter a cyclic estrous stage. Their physical and cognitive development peaks, leading to increased activity.

Dietary Recommendations:

Main: Kibble + wet food

Snack: Beef + fish

Treat: Pet milk/nutritional paste/meat snacks

Nutritional Supplements: Oil/joint supplements/vitamin tablets/mineral tablets

Points to Remember:

Choose nutritional supplements based on the kitten's activity level, such as fish oil and joint supplements for a more agile and intelligent pet.

Section 7: 19 Years Old

At this stage, cats are considered adults and can be transitioned to adult or alllifestage kibble.

The feeding principle for adult cats is "定时、定量、定点" (定时,定量,定点), which helps establish a routine that stimulates appetite and aids digestion.

Dietary Recommendations:

Main: Kibble + wet food

Snack: Egg yolk

Treat: Milk/nutritional paste

Section 8: Over 10 Years Old

Senior cats experience a decline in digestive function and require an easily digestible, lowstress diet. Increasing fat and carbohydrate intake can be beneficial.

Older or mobilityimpaired cats may need longterm chondroitin supplements to ease joint pain.

If teeth fall out or the cat is ill, consider a softfood diet.

Dietary Recommendations:

Main: Senior cat kibble + wet food

Snack: Boiled or steamed meat (chicken, duck, beef, pork)

Nutritional Supplements: Vitamin C, E

Points to Remember:

Reduce feeding to prevent obesity, which can lead to discomfort, irritability, and health issues like diabetes.

Some older cats may have reduced digestion and may need to be fed smaller, more frequent meals.

Special Periods

1. Spaying/Neutering (Female cats at 6 months, male cats at 8 months):

After surgery, cats may be weak and require easily digestible wet food for hydration and nutrition.

Dietary Recommendations:

Main: Kibble + AD wet food + nutritional paste

Nutritional Supplement: Miao Xiaoli

Points to Remember:

Cats may experience digestive issues postsurgery, so a lower intake is expected.

Feeding Miao Xiaoli mixed with food can aid digestion.

2. Pregnancy:

There's no need to oversupplement during pregnancy to avoid complications like difficult deliveries due to oversized kittens.

Continue with the usual diet.

3. Postpartum Recovery:

After giving birth, cats lose a lot of calcium and energy. Liquid food is easier to digest and helps with recovery.

Dietary Recommendations:

Main: Kibble + liquid wet food

Nutritional Supplements: Glucose liquid calcium + AD wet food