Why is choosing the right wet kitten food important?
Nutrition is one of the important factors in maintaining our pet's daily health. Choosing the right kitten food is an investment in their long-term wellbeing and happiness. Nourish your kitten with a premium diet and allow them to thrive into adulthood.
Growing kittens require at least twice as much energy intake as adult cats. High-quality balanced kitten food will ensure that essential nutrients are delivered, and in the right proportions, to support this critical stage.
Wet food is great to give in combination with dry food to provide variety, tempt fussy eaters, and increase hydration for urinary health. Urinary tract issues are common in our feline friends and encouraging water intake is beneficial in reducing the risk of these problems occuring.
Four reasons why it's important to choose the right wet kitten food are:
- Support their growth and development: Kittens have unique nutritional requirements; their diet should be more energy dense compared to adult cat food to meet their needs. Make sure to pick a food that is appropriate for this lifestage and has been formulated especially for kittenhood to support their healthy development.
- Complete and Balanced: When choosing a pet food, always ensure that it is complete and balanced, meeting AAFCO nutritional standards. This means that your pet will receive all the nutrients they need and in the correct ratios when they are maintained on these diets. Imbalances in their nutrition can lead to serious issues. Learn how to read pet food labels.
- Quality: Premium foods are made with high quality ingredients and maintain consistency with each batch. They regularly conduct strict quality assurance checks to ensure the food is free from contamination. The result is a highly digestible, nutritious and trustworthy diet for your pet.
- Palatability: Cats have a reputation for being fussy. Wet foods can help to encourage appetite, either mixed in with their dry food or in addition to their usual diet for variation. Keep in mind that cats tend to have their individual preferences. It helps to pay attention to the types of food that your cat will readily eat. Fussier cats may enjoy a rotating diet with varying proteins and flavours. If we choose to feed a rotational diet, remember to introduce this slowly as sudden changes may cause tummy upsets.
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