How Many Ounces of Cat Food Should I Feed My Kitten?
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Amount of Dry Food
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A kitten's nutritional needs vary depending on its age and weight. An average kitten needs 2 1/2 to 3 oz. of dry food a day at 10 weeks, 2 3/4 to 3 3/4 oz. at 20 weeks, 2 3/4 to 4 1/4 oz. at 30 weeks and 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 oz. at 40 weeks.
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Amount of Canned Food
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For canned food, a kitten needs 7 1/4 to 9 oz. a day at 10 weeks, 8 to 10 1/2 oz. at 20 weeks, 8 to 12 1/2 oz. at 30 weeks and 7 1/2 to 10 oz. a day at 40 weeks.
Bottom Line
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According to Dr. Ronald Hines of 2ndChance.Info, the recommended amount of food for kittens is only an estimate because different brands have different nutritional compositions and different kittens have different nutritional needs. Generally, an average kitten needs 20 to 25 calories for every 100 grams (3 1/2 oz.) of body weight.
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