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extremely hungry kittens advice on feeding options please

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Warriorsoftheworld · 27/09/2015 19:45

Hi,
I've had my 2 kittens for a week now they are 9 weeks old and are on a 70g pouch of wainwrights kitten food between them 2 times a day but they are meowing for food all the time is there any other grain free additive free brand I could try them on ? they only eat wet food at the moment
Tia

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Florriesma · 27/09/2015 19:49

Is twice a day enough? They're only small so maybe need more frequent meals. My cat is now 2 bit still prefers little and often to twice a day . Usually 3 -4times. Also have the got big parents? Flo is massive and takes some feeding.

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Warriorsoftheworld · 27/09/2015 20:40

they are brothers one is a big chunky long hair the other is quite thin and short haired I've just given them an entire pouch of wainwrights each and they are wolfing it down like they were not even fed an hour ago ill happily give them 3 or 4 pouches a day but don't want them gorging themselves and making themselves sick

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lljkk · 27/09/2015 20:41

have they actually been sick?

Florriesma · 27/09/2015 20:44

I have just fed mine her 3 Rd today and 2 mins later she was acting as though she hadn't been fed. She has wolfed another sachet down just now. She isn't over weight but depending on the weather and her activity level depends on how hungry she is. If one is very chunky is he blocking the skinny ones access to the food? Brothers are very competitive.

lljkk · 27/09/2015 20:49

I feed my skinny Mog first & chuck chunky cat(s) into the other room until skinny has finished.

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Warriorsoftheworld · 27/09/2015 20:54

No its just how they are they share their food equally I supervise feeding times to observe this they also have kitten milk and water to drink the breeder I got them from recommended water mixed with the food because they aren't too keen on plain water just yet I've only had them a week so far but one of them has been sick once not sure which one as it was hidden behind a chair in the living room when I discovered where the smell was coming from.

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Florriesma · 27/09/2015 21:08

Try feeding them more then cats are sick with hairballs - always well hidden of course.

If you really aren't sure I would ring the vet tomorrow and ask for advice.

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Warriorsoftheworld · 27/09/2015 21:11

I'll put them onto 2 pouches of wainwrights each a day and see how they go :)

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Fluffycloudland77 · 27/09/2015 21:35

I feed kittens on demand, they are growing really quickly compared to human babies and need as many calories as nursing mums.

I once fed ours 6 pouches in one day. He staggered to his bed to sleep it off.

BIWI · 27/09/2015 21:36

I think at this age you should be feeding them three times a day. Ours are 9 months old and still being fed that often!

BIWI · 27/09/2015 21:38

Oh, and right from the off they were having a pouch each! So if you're only feeding them half a pouch, twice a day, yes - they will be hungry. They really do need the food at this age so that they can grow.

Wolfiefan · 27/09/2015 21:40

We have two kittens who have access to dried food at al times. They are eating like a pair of baby dragons going through a growth spurt at the moment!
We give about 4 meals a day. They make it known if they are hungry though!

overthemill · 27/09/2015 21:45

My kitten gets 2 punches a day so 200g most days. Doesn't always eat every scrap but usually. Split in 4 or 5 meals. Plus a bit of friend kitten food but not very much just for variety. He's doing very well on this. Smaller meals mean they don't gorge themselves. Don't need kitten milk imo

Wolfiefan · 27/09/2015 21:46

2 punches?
Shock
Autocorrect yes?!
Wink

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Warriorsoftheworld · 27/09/2015 21:58

they enjoy the kitten milk and its a nice treat for them I've tried treats but they really struggle with anything dried or hard at the moment so dried food as a snack is a no go. I'll stock up on extra pouches of wainwrights tomorrow and see how they manage with it :)

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Fluffycloudland77 · 27/09/2015 22:01

Dh accidentally punched our cat in the face once. The cat took it very personally.

Wolfiefan · 27/09/2015 22:02

Cats are good at revenge. I hope he had insurance!!
Grin

Kampeki · 27/09/2015 22:05

I have no advice, but I wish I had a kitten or two.

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Warriorsoftheworld · 27/09/2015 22:13

they are wonderful fluffy little bundles of joy I just worry about their development so much DP thinks im crazy the amount ive spent on cat toys and their cat tree they have the entire conservatory to themselves like a little cattery :)

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Kampeki · 27/09/2015 22:15

Oh, I'm sure I'd spoil them rotten if I had them. Adorable little things!

cozietoesie · 27/09/2015 23:07

I had a fat kitten once (Blush) but it took some doing - it's usually impossible. Lots of small meals on demand would be my advice.

MissMarpleCat · 27/09/2015 23:57

I think they need feeding more than twice a day. I've always fed my kitties more frequently than that. Have you had any advice from a vet?

isseywithcats · 28/09/2015 11:02

one pouch a day each is definitely not enough food for nine week old kittens , i have a mom and 4 five week old foster kitterns at the moment and i feed them four times a day 1/2 a tin each meal so two tins a day which is 8 pouches, and baby cat biscuits available all the time i would also look at royal canin baby cat biscuits to leave in a bowl for them to graze havent met a kitten yet that does not eat this brand and kittens really do not need kitten milk plain water left out in their bowl and believe me when they are thirsty they will drink it , there are loads of cat foods on the market that are cereal free, asdas tiger, butchers classic, james wellbeloved, aldis vitacat, to name just a few,

overthemill · 28/09/2015 16:34

wolfiefan well he is a bit of a pain sometimes so I have occasionally bopped him one by mistake ( he sneaks up on me stealth like) ! Whoops bloody iPad. I do not recommend hitting kittens

overthemill · 28/09/2015 16:36

We use an organic brand of low cereal kitten kibble which both older kitten (10 months) and baby kitten love. Tried organic pouches but they didn't like them so use normal stuff. Both at lovely weights and very healthy - and not had ' kitten milk' except from their mums