Not exact matches
Kittens and puppies have the largest surface area for their weight, and need more
calories per pound
than adult pets.
Nursing her litter will take a lot out of mom, so it is recommended to feed her
kitten food because it contains more
calories than adult cat food.
This may sound like a small amount when compared to other commercial cat food products but it is important to remember that this Orijen Cat &
Kitten Dry Food formula contains high levels of protein and fat which makes it higher in
calories than other products — one cup of this food contains 500
calories.
Kittens need 2 - 3 times more
calories per pound
than adult cats need.
This means that treats should make up less
than 10 % of your
kitten's total
calorie intake.
As such,
kittens need significantly more protein and
calories than adult cats.
Young
kittens are growing and need more
calories per unit of body weight
than adult cats.
It is critical for
kittens up to age 1 to eat a growth diet, which has more protein (therefore more
calories)
than standard adult diets.
Tiki Cat is actually higher in protein
than most «
kitten formulas,» but it is very low in fat, so I'd be concerned that your
kitten isn't getting enough
calories.