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This is an older video so I might comment on a new video. I was wondering if you could do a updated best kitten food video. It would be greatly appreciated unless nothing has changed. Thank you again for helping to insure a happy healthy kitten.
Got a kitten three weeks ago at 8 weeks old and I’ve been feeding her the Wellness Core canned kitten food! It’s so expensive but she deserves it and she really enjoys it. I have studied veterinary sciences so it wasn’t difficult to approve of this food in the first place.
Love this post. I plan on getting 2 kittens really soon & want to try out the Wellness Core. Did you get your kitten from a shelter/rescue? If so, was it hard to transition the kitten from the food they were fed at the shelter to the Wellness Core?
Benjamin Ballew No she was outdoor/indoor from a friend. I bought the brand dry food (for long work days) that she wasn’t interested in but she still loves the wellness wet food.
Just received an 8 week old kitten that my friend found on the side of the road :)) I've named him Poblano and he's already. started gaining a bunch of weight and growing to the size he should be for his age! I'm so excited to have him in my life now and his first wellness check is coming up this weekend!!!
One of my kittens has had some messy diarrhea and we finally determined it is probably because of the milk in the Fancy Feast you showed. Switched to crunchies for a day and no problems. Watching this to find better options for wet food.
I'm getting my first kitten in over 10 years. I am extremely concerned about what is the best food and at the same time I don't want to spend a ton but I do not want to go cheap. Your video is very helpful as it breaks down what the product contains and how much it costs. You keep things simple yet are specific on how you grade each recommended brand. I subscribed to your channel because your other videos are done with the same care and attention. Thanks again!!!
Please notice that she did not recommend any of the science or big veterinary brands. Please always do your research before you take your vets recommendation. I almost lost my dog because they changed their formula without stating that they changed it. They don’t actually care about your pets. They care about money.
I’m so excited!! I’m getting two maine coon kittens (brothers) in a couple weeks and want to feed them raw when they’re adults as it would be easier to keep track of nutrition then but am sticking to wet food until that!! Thank you so much for this 🤍 (their names are Hades and Arlo 😸)
My husband and I are about to adopt two kittens this week! We had to wait for one of them to spayed (the other has been neutered already). I have watched your videos SO many times and I decided to ask the foster mom what foods and litters she has been using with the kittens so that I know what they've already eaten so I can go from there. Thank you for your research so that I can make informed judgments and had the forethought to ask the foster mom! We are adopting a boy and girl orange kittens, we are renaming them to Björn and Sigrid!
This is such a wonderful comment. Thank you for sharing your experience and congratulations on the adoption of Björn and Sigrid! Wishing you guys all the best!
Wow this was so helpful I'm adopting a kitten from the shelter I really liked the ingredients of simply nourish. I'm very picky and I want what's best for my kitten thank you!
Grew up with cats but it’s been 25 years since I’ve had a kitten so I know there is so much more information now than before on the upbringing of kittens, I want to give her the best to grow up healthy and long life
My kitten is currently 7 months old and I’ve only been feeding him Wellness Core kitten immediately after we got him (so for about 4 months now). But after a blood test, the BUN and creatinine ratio was out of normal range. (One being unusually high, the other low). My vet told me that this was usually due to too high protein in the diet so I immediately changed to a brand that wasn’t so high (Now Fresh Kitten). I’m planning to do another blood test after a few months, but I’m hoping for input on our case since this was recommended on your video!
I just adopted a kitten about a month ago and your videos have been so helpful!! Where does Purina pro/Purina one kitten food fall in this lineup? That’s what they had been feeding her in the shelter
New subscriber! Your videos have been very helpful in deducting what food to give my newly adopted kitten. I originally picked Instinct, prior to seeing this video, good to get confirmation. Switched to Earthbound Holsitics but it gave him diarrhea, so going back to Instinct. Thanks for all your helpful information.
I also just got a new kitten. Because of this video I got him off the Science Diet and put him on the Instinct wet food. I only have a little bit of the Science Diet dry left from the shelter but I’ll be transitioning him on the Instinct dry food. So far so good!
Hi, I just adopted a kitten last month, she is my first cat so I absolutely dont know what to feed her. Then, I found you on TH-cam. Now, I feed her follow your recommendation: Blue Buffalo, Fancy Feast and Simply Nourish dry food. Thank you so much.
We got a couple of sibling kittens a little over a month ago. We were told they were being fed Nulo kitten food and then we slowly switched to Hill’s based on Vet recommendation but one of the kittens can’t seem to digest Hill’s very well so we are in the process of switching back to Nulo.
I had no clue that cats preferred dry food. I thought people just bought it because it was cheap. I’m going to be getting a kitten soon and I’m doing my research. Your videos are so helpful! I’ve never had a pet before and I just want to make sure I do all of the right things.
That is greath, the wetfoods that have no strange ingredients are the safest, we are careful if it includes carrageenan and controversial ingredients. Some people prefer raw dieth for cats.
Nice review but I know that Forest has kidney problems right now and I’m concerned about the accuracy of this review. Let me know anything about it. I do follow your reviews and you are very good but the animal foods are not clean at all because of lack of inspection. I hope Forest gets better😊
Interesting point. No correlation has been made between chances of kidney disease and diet, but I have also considered that a diet including by-products and lower-value meats may have contributed. A raw, fresh, or homemade (but nutritionally complete) diet may be better if you want to get things off to the best possible start. Still, even cats on the best diets do sometimes get sick.
@@AllAboutCatsYT thank you for the answer. I am trying to get human grade food and I know they are more expensive also low or non preferable carbohydrates. Thank you and I like your videos😊
I found a kitten in my porch. Neighbor told me she saw a blue car and somebody got off and dropped the kitten off. And it was on our porch that we share. I brought it in and gave her a flea bath. And she is so cute. Calico kitten. So I named her Cali.
Is it safe to feed your kitty raw fish? Like from the meat counter at the grocery store? Or how about cooked chicken with no spices added? Then we can cook them a little piece along with our dinner.
Just wanted to contribute my perspective on the Fancy Feast Kitten Tender Turkey Feast. It consistently made my kitten throw up--was it because of the milk? Can't be sure, but I do know that none of my other offerings have ever made him throw up. I wouldn't say positive reviews are necessarily an indication of healthfulness. I didn't write a negative review because Chewy has great customer service and gave me a full refund. So I let it go and donated the food. My kitten also loved the taste of the food, and I figure a lot of other kittens do, too, which may bolster reviews.
I’m a relatively new cat owner to a pure bred Maine Coon. I’ve been feeding her Wellness Core 3x a day. She’s at the point where she won’t bother with it. Is it possible she got bored of having the same thing everyday? Considering they only have one flavor? She eats her dry all the time but idk if I should try a different wet food
It sounds like she might just prefer the dry food. Remember that wet food is preferable for cats, so I would try to push her towards the wet with smaller amounts of dry food and perhaps switching up the wet food selection.
Hi Karen, we do plan to make a video on Royal Canin soon, but for now, you might like our review of www.wwwallaboutcats.com/royal-canin-cat-food-review As for their wet kitten food specifically, it's okay, but not the best-you'll find a lot of potentially low-value by-products, vaguely-named proteins, and starchy additives. Overall, the food has a bit more carbohydrate content than your kitten needs and probably isn't the best option.
@@AllAboutCatsYT Thank you so much for your response. The toughest part is cats will only eat what they like I have tried the best of the best cat food I could possibly find and doing lots of research and through all of it, my 4 yr old will only eat Fancy Feast classic. It's frustrating but what do you do?
@@AllAboutCatsYT Oh, I can't wait for that review! My kittens love Royal Canin (and believe me, in the short time I've had them, I've tried everything I can find the you've reviewed) so we'll be watching! 😯 Thanks for all you do!! =^..^= xoxo
Do you know how much to feed a kitten? My 5 wk old acts like she's always starving and guzzling her food. I don't understand the can says to serve less than what she wants
So I'm starting with royal canin mother and kitten food. What do you suggest using to transition into? This brand will get pretty expensive since I'm now serving 4 instead of the 1 we planned on.
@@seanheath711 Hey Sean, you have a world of options. You might like our list of the best affordable and healthy cat foods: www.wwwallaboutcats.com/best-cheap-cat-food
I loved fancy feast for 3 of my cats. BUTTTT my 4th kitty the fancy feast caused severe allergies my kitty scratching and red, flaky skin, itching.. I switched and its better now, no more itchy
I have 2 kittens which are 5 months old, 1 half maine coon female and the other one normal shorthair male but a big one to my opinion (i had a mother and her kittens before until they passed at 15-17y old, and they weren't as big at 5 months). When they don't sleep, i play with them ALOT to get them really fit, almost like a challenge to get them as muscled as they can get. I'm about to change to this food selection: - Applaws wet food pots and layers, which are for adult cats but I'm convinced it is really good quality food -dry kitten food from a good brand like Hill's and Purina. And extra which is called: - Muscle Mass from Puur Natuur.. Which is like a protein shake almost, but I'm gonna serve them below what Puur Natuur recommends, to not over-do.. And last but not least : LOTS of water refreshed couple of times a day. What do you think?
Hello there! This generally looks like a good diet! I'd make sure that the Applaws isn't an overly-large part of the diet, since it's not a nutritionally complete food. Instead, you might find a comparable wet food that is nutritionally-complete and balanced for kittens or all life stages.
My kitten is 12 weeks old & I’ve been feeding her Fancy Feast kitten food. I just recently purchased the Simply Nourish kitten food… is it ok alternate the foods daily such as wet food for breakfast/lunch & kibbles for dinner?
What are your thoughts on using Dr. Elsey's Cleanprotein Formula Dry Cat Food versus Simply Nourish? Their website says that Dr. Elsey's cat food is a universal product that can be used for all life stages, you just double the amount for kittens.
Would you consider doing a video analyzing the worst cat/ kitten food choices? I was very surprised that you recommended Fancy Feast, I always stayed away because they have such poor reviews... but I may reconsider.
@@cadylynnoregel1451 Really? Which Fancy Feast line doesn't have by-products? I'm trying to give my bub as many brands as possible in case of shortages.
Petco has their own brand Whole Hearted. It is the best bargain I've found. It's hard to find large cans of kitten food and they have a good selection of 3 flavors. It come to 19 cents an ounce and is grain free. It am a foster mom, so feeding 6 kittens, I go through a lot of wet food. Also, it is a good idea to feed nursing moms kitten food. The babies love it.
Was wondering how the instinct dry kitten food is compared to the other top brands? I have a decent budget and want my kitty to get the best. Because the shelter I got him from feeds all cats science diet and they gave me free samples I’ll keep him on it till it’s almost gone the transition him to instinct dry. Just want to make sure it’s the best option since I already have him on instinct wet. Thanks again for your knowledge! 😊
Can you also research and tell me some products which will deliver to India ?. Because none of the products you mentioned had the option to deliver to India. It will be a great help to list out the products that has a chance to receive in India . Please do it as soon as possible 🙏
I’m wondering why you can’t order from Chewy? Can you not get anything from America shipped? Do you know anyone in the states that could ship to you in India? I’m guessing the custom charges being shipped would be enormous.
Hello, thanks so much for the video. I'm looking at the Whole Earth Farms and Instinct food brands, and considering those brands for kibble as I feed my kitten wet and free-feed him the dry food throughout the day (following the feeding guidelines). I'm wondering what your opinion is on the Merrick Healthy Kitten Recipe chicken dinner pate? I use this brand for wet and dry food for my kitten. It seems like it should have made the list so I was just wondering about your opinion of the brand or if I should reconsider. Thanks!
Oh wow surprised Soulistic didn't make it on this list. My kitten at 7 weeks loved Wellness chicken pate and salmon Pate but by month 5, she absolutely would not eat the chicken pate.
There is a typo on the kitten buyers guide. On #4 in the section where it says what we liked and what we didn’t like instead of saying what we liked like all the rest of the numbers it says what we didn’t like twice
What sbout royal canin? That is the current brand im feeding to my 12 weeks kitten. He have no problem at all he actually finishes it quite quickly compared to merrick. But still eat both of them. I just want to your opinion in it :) thanks!!
Hey Ivan, you're not alone! A lot of people are wondering if Royal Canin kitten food is a good choice. Here's what I said to another commenter a few months ago: Royal Canin's wet kitten food is okay, but not the best-you'll find a lot of potentially low-value by-products, vaguely-named proteins, and starchy additives. Overall, the food has a bit more carbohydrate content than your kitten needs and probably isn't the best option. Royal Canin has a good reputation, but nutritionally, I wouldn't place it among the best on the market. We also plan to make a video on Royal Canin soon, but for now, you might like our written brand review: allaboutcats.com/royal-canin-cat-food-review Hope this helps!
Hey Jess, it can be tricky to find adult cat food without chicken and kitten food is even more of a challenge. You might venture into foods formulated for all life stages, which will open up your options a bit more. Earthborn Holistic has a decent seafood-based food for cats and kittens, for example, or you might choose a limited-ingredient freeze-dried food from Stella & Chewy's.
Hi there, thanks for your comment. Switching a cat or kitten onto a wet diet is definitely a tricky process, but don't lose hope! Many people have walked this path before you, proving that it is possible to transition a cat from dry to wet food, even if they were weaned onto kibble. There are a lot of techniques that can make the process easier. Here's a helpful guide to assist you in the transition process: veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4952909 Hope this helps!
Could you maybe give the price per serving rather than per ounce (which means nothing to 90% of the world)? It seems especially relevant when comparing wet and dry foods
Hey there, thanks for the request! We typically refer to price per day, which is comparable to what you're suggesting. That said, kittens have such wide-ranging calorie intakes that it's hard to point to a single average price per serving. For now, the best way to approach this is by determining your kitten's individual needs per serving and then calculating based on that. Sorry I couldn't simplify this much more. Take care and thanks again for the thoughtful comment.
@@AllAboutCatsYT Price per day is perfect. Price per XXX calories would be good too. Anything that allows a direct comparison between dry and wet food is a step in the right direction
Hello Ashley, we plan to post a complete video review of Hill's Science Diet soon, but for now, here's our written review of the Hill's brand: allaboutcats.com/hills-cat-food-review
Hello, I just got my one year old cat yesterday and I am feeding him “Iams healthy adult.” What are your thoughts on iams? I want what’s best for him! Love your videos btw💞
Hi Natalya, Authority is one of our favorite brands to recommend to people on a budget and their kitten food is no exception. I'd definitely give it a shot!
@@AllAboutCatsYT thanks. My kitten enjoyed it! I compared the ingredients with premium brands, and it was very similar. I was surprised. I’ve learned about the Authority from your channel. Thank you 🙏🏻
Hey Laura, we haven't yet tried them out, but you can read complete brand reviews here: www.wwwallaboutcats.com/primal-cat-food-review www.wwwallaboutcats.com/stella-chewys-cat-food-review Hope this helps!
@@AllAboutCatsYT ok great I will check them out. FYI, the primal freeze dried raw gave my sweet cat an extra 1.5 years of good life when it looked like her kidneys were failing. She was basically starving away and the prescription high-carb formula the vet recommended (protein taxes kidneys so put them on a low protein formula) wasn't helping with the renal failure. Switched to this after the pet store clerk sagely asked if I wanted to follow the vet's instructions or did I want my cat to eat? Well, she started eating, she put weight back on, her fur started to be shiny again and she started grooming herself again and she thrived up until the end at 21 years of age when she finally left this plane. Our veterinarian was amazed by the rebound as this went against everything she'd been taught (and did practice for 20+ years) about how to treat kidney failure in cats. She now recommends it and shares our story when "traditional" methods arent working for her patients.
How much Wet food (meat-based) do you give to a kitten from 3-6 months? and then from 6-9 and then from 9-12? Half Can? Whole can? or rather the weight?
Would you do a best dry kitten food? Hills is the most accessible in my area. Dry and wet. In my area wet food isn't as available as dry but I still want to get the best food I can. I want to get Wellness but I can't find a video on Wellness Core dry food, or best dry kitten food in general. My kitten before me hasn't had wet food and she's just not interested, so finding a good dry good is important.
hi i’m getting an 8 week old kitten, and i want to know how frequently i should feed her and how much i should give. i don’t want to over or under feed her. and will the food be any different because she’s younger?
Hope I’m not too late to ask, but what’s your thoughts on the brands like Feringa, Wild Freedom, Catz Finefood and MAC’s? I’m getting a kitten in February, I think I’m gonna name him Chiaro! :)
Hey Bridgette, some of these foods are available in multiple flavors, all of which are equally good options. I would go ahead and buy the variety packs if they're available.
Hello, thank you for your really helpful videos! I was wondering is there a way to find out if any of these companies have gone through AAFCO animal feed trials? And if so, how does one find this information? It doesn't appear that the AAFCO website has a list.
Hi Tasnuva, that's a good question. To my knowledge, the only way to find that information is on a per-product basis. You can contact the company to learn more about how they determine that their foods meet AAFCO guidelines.
Is regular fancy feast ok for my four month old kitten? The kitten fancy feast does not agree with her. She’s a mainecoon mix, so she’s on the big side.
Hey Nick, you could feed regular Fancy Feast to your kitten as long as it's formulated for "all life stages". You'll need to give her about twice the amount recommended for adult cats.
@@nickbaritone Nick, I'm not a vet or a veterinary nutritionist. That said, based on my understanding of feline nutrition, there aren't any nutritional advantages to dry food and a few drawbacks. Low moisture content increases your cat's risk of urinary tract issues (though this is slightly less of a concern for female cats) and dry food's higher carbohydrate content may increase her blood sugar and, because cats can't regulate their blood sugar as well as humans can, puts her at a higher risk of developing diabetes. Dry food's biggest advantage is convenience.
Do you have any idea about if "Merrick Backcountry Raw Infused Kitten Recipe Review" would be a good choice for my kitten? I am going to feed canned food twice a day and some kibble, unless you have other suggestions?
Hi, that's a great question. Chicken is a popular protein source, appearing in a lot of foods-including some that aren't labeled as chicken foods. Some of our top recommendations, however, are available in alternative recipes featuring other protein sources.
Question- if I am at work for around six hours on the days I work would you recommend leaving out a small bowl of kibble while I am gone? Or would they be okay to wait until I am home for the wet food? Want to go wet food route as much as possible but don’t want them to be hungry!
Hello Johnnie, it's okay to let your cat wait for you to come home, but if you're worried about your cat going hungry if you can't get in home at your usual time, a little bit of kibble can hold them over.
The best kitten food is mostly raw (and some cooked) meat. Raw beef is good, boiled pork, boiled chicken, raw or cooked unseasoned eggs and various types of fish, even canned tuna in water is fine.
Does anyone know if it’s okay to use two different brands at the same time? Like if I gave my kitten one brand if the morning and another one in the evening would that have a negative effect?? I just adopted my kitten she’s 3 months right now she’s eating the fancy feast kitten food but I would like her to have the wellness core as well
That’s fine, it is recommended by a cat nutritionist I follow to give different brands and flavours in wet food so the cat gets different sources of proteins (different flavours like chicken or turkey) and it balances out limitations each brand of food has. A disadvantage is that if your cat gets a bad reaction you won’t be sure which type/brand may have caused it, so maybe slowly implement new variations
I’m taking care of feral kittens the mom has made it hard to access do to her new spot she moved the kittens. They are now 3 weeks old, anyone have tips?
I adopted my kitten she is about 10-12 weeks. I have been feeding her the wet food wellness core How much should she eat? She acts like she is always hungry. Can’t get her to eat the dry food by wellness
Hi Janice, thank you for commenting! At your kitten's age, it's perfectly fine for her to eat until she seems satisfied. I would refer to the feeding instructions on the package and use that as a general guideline.
I have 2 picky kittens. I've already had them try the first 4 foods on this list but they don't want to eat them. I feed them Merrick kitten dinner because they like that but I would like them to have more variety
If you're watching this video, chances are you just adopted a new kitten. If so, congratulations! Drop their name in the comments so we can help welcome them to your family!
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This is an older video so I might comment on a new video. I was wondering if you could do a updated best kitten food video. It would be greatly appreciated unless nothing has changed. Thank you again for helping to insure a happy healthy kitten.
Did you get any new kitten food recommendations? If so, would you please share the brand names
Got a kitten three weeks ago at 8 weeks old and I’ve been feeding her the Wellness Core canned kitten food! It’s so expensive but she deserves it and she really enjoys it. I have studied veterinary sciences so it wasn’t difficult to approve of this food in the first place.
Love this post. I plan on getting 2 kittens really soon & want to try out the Wellness Core. Did you get your kitten from a shelter/rescue? If so, was it hard to transition the kitten from the food they were fed at the shelter to the Wellness Core?
Benjamin Ballew No she was outdoor/indoor from a friend. I bought the brand dry food (for long work days) that she wasn’t interested in but she still loves the wellness wet food.
@@InternationalCoco please please help me out can you answer some questions that I have please
This is just what I needed for our new kitten. She was found (starved) in a garage and deserves the best food available!
Adopted my little Dante a couple weeks ago. He's more than half way through his little bag of food the shelter gave me, so this is perfect!
Just received an 8 week old kitten that my friend found on the side of the road :)) I've named him Poblano and he's already. started gaining a bunch of weight and growing to the size he should be for his age! I'm so excited to have him in my life now and his first wellness check is coming up this weekend!!!
One of my kittens has had some messy diarrhea and we finally determined it is probably because of the milk in the Fancy Feast you showed. Switched to crunchies for a day and no problems. Watching this to find better options for wet food.
pumpkin puree helps too!!
I'm getting my first kitten in over 10 years. I am extremely concerned about what is the best food and at the same time I don't want to spend a ton but I do not want to go cheap. Your video is very helpful as it breaks down what the product contains and how much it costs. You keep things simple yet are specific on how you grade each recommended brand. I subscribed to your channel because your other videos are done with the same care and attention. Thanks again!!!
may i ask which food did you go with
Please notice that she did not recommend any of the science or big veterinary brands. Please always do your research before you take your vets recommendation. I almost lost my dog because they changed their formula without stating that they changed it. They don’t actually care about your pets. They care about money.
Depends on the vet…. My veterinarian is very knowledgeable of raw an soft food…
I’m so excited!! I’m getting two maine coon kittens (brothers) in a couple weeks and want to feed them raw when they’re adults as it would be easier to keep track of nutrition then but am sticking to wet food until that!! Thank you so much for this 🤍 (their names are Hades and Arlo 😸)
May I ask where you are getting them? I am interested in getting some maine coons but not for sure where.
My husband and I are about to adopt two kittens this week! We had to wait for one of them to spayed (the other has been neutered already). I have watched your videos SO many times and I decided to ask the foster mom what foods and litters she has been using with the kittens so that I know what they've already eaten so I can go from there. Thank you for your research so that I can make informed judgments and had the forethought to ask the foster mom! We are adopting a boy and girl orange kittens, we are renaming them to Björn and Sigrid!
This is such a wonderful comment. Thank you for sharing your experience and congratulations on the adoption of Björn and Sigrid! Wishing you guys all the best!
Wow this was so helpful I'm adopting a kitten from the shelter I really liked the ingredients of simply nourish. I'm very picky and I want what's best for my kitten thank you!
Grew up with cats but it’s been 25 years since I’ve had a kitten so I know there is so much more information now than before on the upbringing of kittens, I want to give her the best to grow up healthy and long life
My kitten is currently 7 months old and I’ve only been feeding him Wellness Core kitten immediately after we got him (so for about 4 months now). But after a blood test, the BUN and creatinine ratio was out of normal range. (One being unusually high, the other low). My vet told me that this was usually due to too high protein in the diet so I immediately changed to a brand that wasn’t so high (Now Fresh Kitten). I’m planning to do another blood test after a few months, but I’m hoping for input on our case since this was recommended on your video!
How did the new kitty food workout for you?
What was the testing like once you switched?
Love your videos! Just got my first two indoor kittens and all your videos are an amazing resource!
I just adopted a kitten about a month ago and your videos have been so helpful!! Where does Purina pro/Purina one kitten food fall in this lineup? That’s what they had been feeding her in the shelter
Hi Arpita, Purina Pro Plan and Purina One are both decent options. I particularly like their True Nature line-one of the best out there.
@@AllAboutCatsYT Hi! Thank you for all the information you provide
Omg so helpfull i am getting a kitten tomorrow and its a boy so we are naming it Simon!I was an early Christmas present lol
Do you get your kitten what color ?
I have a grey kitten too she is 5 month and her name is Angel
So exciting! Hope Simon is settling in well.
@@sophiachen3657 Oh our kitten is lavender colour!Your kitten sounds nice!
New subscriber! Your videos have been very helpful in deducting what food to give my newly adopted kitten. I originally picked Instinct, prior to seeing this video, good to get confirmation. Switched to Earthbound Holsitics but it gave him diarrhea, so going back to Instinct. Thanks for all your helpful information.
I also just got a new kitten. Because of this video I got him off the Science Diet and put him on the Instinct wet food. I only have a little bit of the Science Diet dry left from the shelter but I’ll be transitioning him on the Instinct dry food. So far so good!
Hi, I just adopted a kitten last month, she is my first cat so I absolutely dont know what to feed her. Then, I found you on TH-cam. Now, I feed her follow your recommendation: Blue Buffalo, Fancy Feast and Simply Nourish dry food. Thank you so much.
Love your videos! Thank you for the great content
My kitten name is Jasper adopted him age 2 months old , he's now 6 months old.
John!!! and he’s a blind kitten left on a sidewalk 😭 and I love him
What about Wysong kitten food? Is that recommended?
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If u want u can rescue him and adopt him after
Omw back to petsmart to return my kitten’s food and purchase a better brand 😀
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This is great. Thank you so much. Subscribed!
We got a couple of sibling kittens a little over a month ago. We were told they were being fed Nulo kitten food and then we slowly switched to Hill’s based on Vet recommendation but one of the kittens can’t seem to digest Hill’s very well so we are in the process of switching back to Nulo.
Maybe you could look into chew items to clean teeth
I had no clue that cats preferred dry food. I thought people just bought it because it was cheap. I’m going to be getting a kitten soon and I’m doing my research. Your videos are so helpful! I’ve never had a pet before and I just want to make sure I do all of the right things.
That is greath, the wetfoods that have no strange ingredients are the safest, we are careful if it includes carrageenan and controversial ingredients.
Some people prefer raw dieth for cats.
Dry food is horrible for cats!
@@pauljimenez6594 it depends on the brand you buy. My kittens eat wet food and dry food every day. I buy healthier brands.
Nice review but I know that Forest has kidney problems right now and I’m concerned about the accuracy of this review. Let me know anything about it. I do follow your reviews and you are very good but the animal foods are not clean at all because of lack of inspection. I hope Forest gets better😊
Interesting point. No correlation has been made between chances of kidney disease and diet, but I have also considered that a diet including by-products and lower-value meats may have contributed. A raw, fresh, or homemade (but nutritionally complete) diet may be better if you want to get things off to the best possible start. Still, even cats on the best diets do sometimes get sick.
@@AllAboutCatsYT thank you for the answer. I am trying to get human grade food and I know they are more expensive also low or non preferable carbohydrates. Thank you and I like your videos😊
Wonderful and very informative video. Thank you for some great suggestions.
I found a kitten in my porch. Neighbor told me she saw a blue car and somebody got off and dropped the kitten off. And it was on our porch that we share. I brought it in and gave her a flea bath. And she is so cute. Calico kitten. So I named her Cali.
Is it safe to feed your kitty raw fish? Like from the meat counter at the grocery store?
Or how about cooked chicken with no spices added? Then we can cook them a little piece along with our dinner.
Just wanted to contribute my perspective on the Fancy Feast Kitten Tender Turkey Feast. It consistently made my kitten throw up--was it because of the milk? Can't be sure, but I do know that none of my other offerings have ever made him throw up. I wouldn't say positive reviews are necessarily an indication of healthfulness. I didn't write a negative review because Chewy has great customer service and gave me a full refund. So I let it go and donated the food. My kitten also loved the taste of the food, and I figure a lot of other kittens do, too, which may bolster reviews.
Great points! Thank you for sharing.
Great video. Super helpful!
I’m getting kitty and her name is Zayda
I’m a relatively new cat owner to a pure bred Maine Coon. I’ve been feeding her Wellness Core 3x a day. She’s at the point where she won’t bother with it. Is it possible she got bored of having the same thing everyday? Considering they only have one flavor? She eats her dry all the time but idk if I should try a different wet food
It sounds like she might just prefer the dry food. Remember that wet food is preferable for cats, so I would try to push her towards the wet with smaller amounts of dry food and perhaps switching up the wet food selection.
The wellness core one doesn’t seem to be available in the uk.
I would also like your input on the royal canin kitten wet food.
Hi Karen, we do plan to make a video on Royal Canin soon, but for now, you might like our review of www.wwwallaboutcats.com/royal-canin-cat-food-review
As for their wet kitten food specifically, it's okay, but not the best-you'll find a lot of potentially low-value by-products, vaguely-named proteins, and starchy additives. Overall, the food has a bit more carbohydrate content than your kitten needs and probably isn't the best option.
@@AllAboutCatsYT Thank you so much for your response. The toughest part is cats will only eat what they like I have tried the best of the best cat food I could possibly find and doing lots of research and through all of it, my 4 yr old will only eat Fancy Feast classic. It's frustrating but what do you do?
@@AllAboutCatsYT Oh, I can't wait for that review! My kittens love Royal Canin (and believe me, in the short time I've had them, I've tried everything I can find the you've reviewed) so we'll be watching! 😯 Thanks for all you do!! =^..^= xoxo
Royal canin any good ?
Do you recommend all these brands? Or only these particular flavors? Thank you
Hey there! Most of these formulas are available in a few different flavors and all of them are good options for your kitten.
Do you know how much to feed a kitten? My 5 wk old acts like she's always starving and guzzling her food. I don't understand the can says to serve less than what she wants
Have you evaluated Tiki Baby? Or do you have newer 2023 kitten food recommendations?
Could you do a video over the best cat and kitten supplements?
We plan to do this soon! For now, here's an article on the subject: allaboutcats.com/best-cat-vitamins-and-supplements
Getting 4 kittens. 3 Genetta (Bengal, munchkin mix) and 1 munchkin.
G - Meadow
G - Trinket (the munchkin)
M - Kyber
M - Frost
That's so exciting, Sean! They all have such cute names, too. Congratulations!
So I'm starting with royal canin mother and kitten food. What do you suggest using to transition into? This brand will get pretty expensive since I'm now serving 4 instead of the 1 we planned on.
@@seanheath711 Hey Sean, you have a world of options. You might like our list of the best affordable and healthy cat foods: www.wwwallaboutcats.com/best-cheap-cat-food
I loved fancy feast for 3 of my cats.
BUTTTT my 4th kitty the fancy feast caused severe allergies my kitty scratching and red, flaky skin, itching..
I switched and its better now, no more itchy
I have 2 kittens which are 5 months old, 1 half maine coon female and the other one normal shorthair male but a big one to my opinion (i had a mother and her kittens before until they passed at 15-17y old, and they weren't as big at 5 months).
When they don't sleep, i play with them ALOT to get them really fit, almost like a challenge to get them as muscled as they can get.
I'm about to change to this food selection:
- Applaws wet food pots and layers, which are for adult cats but I'm convinced it is really good quality food
-dry kitten food from a good brand like Hill's and Purina.
And extra which is called:
- Muscle Mass from Puur Natuur.. Which is like a protein shake almost, but I'm gonna serve them below what Puur Natuur recommends, to not over-do..
And last but not least : LOTS of water refreshed couple of times a day.
What do you think?
Hello there! This generally looks like a good diet! I'd make sure that the Applaws isn't an overly-large part of the diet, since it's not a nutritionally complete food. Instead, you might find a comparable wet food that is nutritionally-complete and balanced for kittens or all life stages.
My kitten is 12 weeks old & I’ve been feeding her Fancy Feast kitten food.
I just recently purchased the Simply Nourish kitten food… is it ok alternate the foods daily such as wet food for breakfast/lunch & kibbles for dinner?
Yes!
What are your thoughts on using Dr. Elsey's Cleanprotein Formula Dry Cat Food versus Simply Nourish? Their website says that Dr. Elsey's cat food is a universal product that can be used for all life stages, you just double the amount for kittens.
Go for it! Yes, it'll be more expensive. But nutritionally, it's probably a better option than the Simply Nourish.
Would you consider doing a video analyzing the worst cat/ kitten food choices? I was very surprised that you recommended Fancy Feast, I always stayed away because they have such poor reviews... but I may reconsider.
Hey Madelyn, that's a great idea. We'll definitely consider it!
They do have a line that does not contain animal byproducts so I think it’s a good choice for someone needing an economical option
@@cadylynnoregel1451 Really? Which Fancy Feast line doesn't have by-products? I'm trying to give my bub as many brands as possible in case of shortages.
@@theshunnedBandersnatch their gourmet natural variety I think it’s called
@@cadylynnoregel1451 Thank you! I'll look for it 😀
currently planning to adopt a kitty and your videos are sooo helpful! thank you. a few given names i saw were "elvira" "wednesday" "casper" hehe
Hello Maggie! Glad to hear that the videos are helpful and I'm excited for you to adopt a kitty! Those are all purrfectly spooky names. :)
This was so helpful! Thank you 😊
I'm so glad!
Petco has their own brand Whole Hearted. It is the best bargain I've found. It's hard to find large cans of kitten food and they have a good selection of 3 flavors. It come to 19 cents an ounce and is grain free. It am a foster mom, so feeding 6 kittens, I go through a lot of wet food. Also, it is a good idea to feed nursing moms kitten food. The babies love it.
Was wondering how the instinct dry kitten food is compared to the other top brands? I have a decent budget and want my kitty to get the best. Because the shelter I got him from feeds all cats science diet and they gave me free samples I’ll keep him on it till it’s almost gone the transition him to instinct dry. Just want to make sure it’s the best option since I already have him on instinct wet. Thanks again for your knowledge! 😊
Royal canin babycat is perfect for weaning and the kitten ones are great for transitioning after that
You seem to have a much larger use of turkey for both people and cats in the US (I'm in Australia).
Mine doesnt seem to like Hill's. Can I just switch his food or do I have to transition him to new food so it doesn't upset his stomach?
Hi Cindy, it's generally best to gradually transition over the course of a week or so. Thanks for stopping by!
Can you also research and tell me some products which will deliver to India ?. Because none of the products you mentioned had the option to deliver to India. It will be a great help to list out the products that has a chance to receive in India . Please do it as soon as possible 🙏
I’m wondering why you can’t order from Chewy? Can you not get anything from America shipped? Do you know anyone in the states that could ship to you in India? I’m guessing the custom charges being shipped would be enormous.
The kittens have been using Royal Canin "mother and kitten"
Same😭
@@christhethird155 You can get a lot more bang for your buck in other brands vs the unnatural additives in Royal Canin + unnecessary price :)
Did the royal canin work out good im using the same with bengal kitten 👍🏻
@@londonboyz9218 yes
Until when you feed a cat kitten food? I just adopted a 4month siamese. Any reccomendation on dry cat food?
I found a beautiful feral kitten outside today. Thanks for recommending this food. Still trying to figure out a name.
Hello, thanks so much for the video. I'm looking at the Whole Earth Farms and Instinct food brands, and considering those brands for kibble as I feed my kitten wet and free-feed him the dry food throughout the day (following the feeding guidelines). I'm wondering what your opinion is on the Merrick Healthy Kitten Recipe chicken dinner pate? I use this brand for wet and dry food for my kitten. It seems like it should have made the list so I was just wondering about your opinion of the brand or if I should reconsider. Thanks!
I can also soak the dry food if they have a hard time eating it and it will eat more
No I don’t think so they can’t get worms in their stomach
Oh wow surprised Soulistic didn't make it on this list.
My kitten at 7 weeks loved Wellness chicken pate and salmon Pate but by month 5, she absolutely would not eat the chicken pate.
Thanks Mallory I've been binge watching you like Netflix:)) New sub and new kitty owner thanks for all your help!
Such an honor to have you here! Thank you. 😺
There is a typo on the kitten buyers guide. On #4 in the section where it says what we liked and what we didn’t like instead of saying what we liked like all the rest of the numbers it says what we didn’t like twice
Chloe, thank you for the heads-up! Editing that ASAP.
What sbout royal canin? That is the current brand im feeding to my 12 weeks kitten. He have no problem at all he actually finishes it quite quickly compared to merrick. But still eat both of them. I just want to your opinion in it :) thanks!!
Hey Ivan, you're not alone! A lot of people are wondering if Royal Canin kitten food is a good choice. Here's what I said to another commenter a few months ago: Royal Canin's wet kitten food is okay, but not the best-you'll find a lot of potentially low-value by-products, vaguely-named proteins, and starchy additives. Overall, the food has a bit more carbohydrate content than your kitten needs and probably isn't the best option. Royal Canin has a good reputation, but nutritionally, I wouldn't place it among the best on the market. We also plan to make a video on Royal Canin soon, but for now, you might like our written brand review: allaboutcats.com/royal-canin-cat-food-review
Hope this helps!
Any recommendation for a 12 week old kitten who has a chicken allergy??
Hey Jess, it can be tricky to find adult cat food without chicken and kitten food is even more of a challenge. You might venture into foods formulated for all life stages, which will open up your options a bit more. Earthborn Holistic has a decent seafood-based food for cats and kittens, for example, or you might choose a limited-ingredient freeze-dried food from Stella & Chewy's.
Hello getting my kitten in June I’m so excited!
Would it be ok to feed the kitten that dry food you mentioned and the core wellness wet food?
Hi Itsel, thank you for commenting! Yes, that combination would work well. Congratulations on your new kitten, and I wish you all the best.
My kitten was weened onto kibble and refuses wet and he was loosing weight so I had to give him dry what should I do to get him off kibble
Hi there, thanks for your comment. Switching a cat or kitten onto a wet diet is definitely a tricky process, but don't lose hope! Many people have walked this path before you, proving that it is possible to transition a cat from dry to wet food, even if they were weaned onto kibble. There are a lot of techniques that can make the process easier. Here's a helpful guide to assist you in the transition process: veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4952909 Hope this helps!
Perfect video!
Hello ! I am a new soon to be kitten owner and was wondering what would be the best choice for a wet kitten food?
Hey, nice video. What do you think of the brand Edgar & Cooper?
We plan to review it very soon!
Could you maybe give the price per serving rather than per ounce (which means nothing to 90% of the world)? It seems especially relevant when comparing wet and dry foods
Hey there, thanks for the request! We typically refer to price per day, which is comparable to what you're suggesting. That said, kittens have such wide-ranging calorie intakes that it's hard to point to a single average price per serving. For now, the best way to approach this is by determining your kitten's individual needs per serving and then calculating based on that. Sorry I couldn't simplify this much more. Take care and thanks again for the thoughtful comment.
@@AllAboutCatsYT Price per day is perfect. Price per XXX calories would be good too. Anything that allows a direct comparison between dry and wet food is a step in the right direction
@@NicksStuff Thank you.
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Do you have any negative notes about "hills science diet" a
Hello Ashley, we plan to post a complete video review of Hill's Science Diet soon, but for now, here's our written review of the Hill's brand: allaboutcats.com/hills-cat-food-review
for the fancy feast is it just the turkey that is okay for kittens?
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Hello, I just got my one year old cat yesterday and I am feeding him “Iams healthy adult.” What are your thoughts on iams? I want what’s best for him! Love your videos btw💞
Hi there! You might like our written review of Iams cat food: allaboutcats.com/reviews/iams-cat-food
ty this helps alot
Hi, what do you think about the Authority Everyday Health Kitten pate? The ingredients look good. I have a 10-weeks old kitten.
Hi Natalya, Authority is one of our favorite brands to recommend to people on a budget and their kitten food is no exception. I'd definitely give it a shot!
@@AllAboutCatsYT thanks. My kitten enjoyed it! I compared the ingredients with premium brands, and it was very similar. I was surprised. I’ve learned about the Authority from your channel. Thank you 🙏🏻
Hello, I have heard that we should avoid ingredientes like by product or meal.
Thank you for these videos! Have you tried any of the freeze dried raw foods like from Primal or Stella&Chewey?
Hey Laura, we haven't yet tried them out, but you can read complete brand reviews here:
www.wwwallaboutcats.com/primal-cat-food-review
www.wwwallaboutcats.com/stella-chewys-cat-food-review
Hope this helps!
@@AllAboutCatsYT ok great I will check them out. FYI, the primal freeze dried raw gave my sweet cat an extra 1.5 years of good life when it looked like her kidneys were failing. She was basically starving away and the prescription high-carb formula the vet recommended (protein taxes kidneys so put them on a low protein formula) wasn't helping with the renal failure. Switched to this after the pet store clerk sagely asked if I wanted to follow the vet's instructions or did I want my cat to eat? Well, she started eating, she put weight back on, her fur started to be shiny again and she started grooming herself again and she thrived up until the end at 21 years of age when she finally left this plane.
Our veterinarian was amazed by the rebound as this went against everything she'd been taught (and did practice for 20+ years) about how to treat kidney failure in cats. She now recommends it and shares our story when "traditional" methods arent working for her patients.
@@lauragehant8101 Good work!
Research does not support the benefits of raw diets, and such diets are associated with some health issues in cats
How much Wet food (meat-based) do you give to a kitten from 3-6 months? and then from 6-9 and then from 9-12? Half Can? Whole can? or rather the weight?
Hi Zubin, you might like our cat feeding guide: allaboutcats.com/cat-feeding-guide
Would you do a best dry kitten food? Hills is the most accessible in my area. Dry and wet. In my area wet food isn't as available as dry but I still want to get the best food I can. I want to get Wellness but I can't find a video on Wellness Core dry food, or best dry kitten food in general. My kitten before me hasn't had wet food and she's just not interested, so finding a good dry good is important.
hi i’m getting an 8 week old kitten, and i want to know how frequently i should feed her and how much i should give. i don’t want to over or under feed her. and will the food be any different because she’s younger?
Hi! This guide will help you out: allaboutcats.com/cat-feeding-guide
@@AllAboutCatsYT thank you!
Thank you 😊
I raised my kittens primarily on Primal raw food nuggets (around 40/ounce) .Their EXTREMELY healthy and fit at 2+ years old.
Hope I’m not too late to ask, but what’s your thoughts on the brands like Feringa, Wild Freedom, Catz Finefood and MAC’s?
I’m getting a kitten in February, I think I’m gonna name him Chiaro! :)
Hi Marlene, thanks for commenting! We'll take all of those brands into consideration when planning future video content!
@@AllAboutCatsYT That’s great! Can’t wait!☺️
When you chose a food. Do you approve of their whole line or just that one because I like buying variety packs
Hey Bridgette, some of these foods are available in multiple flavors, all of which are equally good options. I would go ahead and buy the variety packs if they're available.
Hello, thank you for your really helpful videos! I was wondering is there a way to find out if any of these companies have gone through AAFCO animal feed trials? And if so, how does one find this information? It doesn't appear that the AAFCO website has a list.
Hi Tasnuva, that's a good question. To my knowledge, the only way to find that information is on a per-product basis. You can contact the company to learn more about how they determine that their foods meet AAFCO guidelines.
Is regular fancy feast ok for my four month old kitten? The kitten fancy feast does not agree with her. She’s a mainecoon mix, so she’s on the big side.
Hey Nick, you could feed regular Fancy Feast to your kitten as long as it's formulated for "all life stages". You'll need to give her about twice the amount recommended for adult cats.
All About Cats should I even give my kitten dry food?
@@nickbaritone Nick, I'm not a vet or a veterinary nutritionist. That said, based on my understanding of feline nutrition, there aren't any nutritional advantages to dry food and a few drawbacks. Low moisture content increases your cat's risk of urinary tract issues (though this is slightly less of a concern for female cats) and dry food's higher carbohydrate content may increase her blood sugar and, because cats can't regulate their blood sugar as well as humans can, puts her at a higher risk of developing diabetes. Dry food's biggest advantage is convenience.
Do you have any idea about if "Merrick Backcountry Raw Infused Kitten Recipe Review" would be a good choice for my kitten?
I am going to feed canned food twice a day and some kibble, unless you have other suggestions?
Hey Lisa, that's a fair choice! I'd put it on par with our top dry recommendation for kittens. Overall, sounds like you have a good plan.
Hi, i have I question: why all kitten food contains primarily chicken but not other protein sources?
Hi, that's a great question. Chicken is a popular protein source, appearing in a lot of foods-including some that aren't labeled as chicken foods. Some of our top recommendations, however, are available in alternative recipes featuring other protein sources.
Question- if I am at work for around six hours on the days I work would you recommend leaving out a small bowl of kibble while I am gone? Or would they be okay to wait until I am home for the wet food? Want to go wet food route as much as possible but don’t want them to be hungry!
Hello Johnnie, it's okay to let your cat wait for you to come home, but if you're worried about your cat going hungry if you can't get in home at your usual time, a little bit of kibble can hold them over.
The best kitten food is mostly raw (and some cooked) meat. Raw beef is good, boiled pork, boiled chicken, raw or cooked unseasoned eggs and various types of fish, even canned tuna in water is fine.
Does anyone know if it’s okay to use two different brands at the same time? Like if I gave my kitten one brand if the morning and another one in the evening would that have a negative effect??
I just adopted my kitten she’s 3 months right now she’s eating the fancy feast kitten food but I would like her to have the wellness core as well
That’s fine, it is recommended by a cat nutritionist I follow to give different brands and flavours in wet food so the cat gets different sources of proteins (different flavours like chicken or turkey) and it balances out limitations each brand of food has. A disadvantage is that if your cat gets a bad reaction you won’t be sure which type/brand may have caused it, so maybe slowly implement new variations
I’m taking care of feral kittens the mom has made it hard to access do to her new spot she moved the kittens. They are now 3 weeks old, anyone have tips?
Can you remake an updated kitten food video pls
I adopted my kitten she is about 10-12 weeks. I have been feeding her the wet food wellness core How much should she eat? She acts like she is always hungry. Can’t get her to eat the dry food by wellness
Hi Janice, thank you for commenting! At your kitten's age, it's perfectly fine for her to eat until she seems satisfied. I would refer to the feeding instructions on the package and use that as a general guideline.
my cat is eating tiki cat dry food that i wet with water and he has been diarheaing everywhere idk what to do
Weve had our kittens for about a month. Chance & Coriander (Cori) :)
I have 2 picky kittens. I've already had them try the first 4 foods on this list but they don't want to eat them. I feed them Merrick kitten dinner because they like that but I would like them to have more variety