Food & NutritionWhat's the best food for my kitten, how much, and how often?
Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This is difficult for me to answer because I’m not sure what’s available in your location. In general, I stick with the bigger name brands because they are formulated by veterinary nutritionists. These include Purina, Hills Science Diet, Eukanuba, Royal Canin etc.
Choose something that says “kitten” or “all life stages” until about 9 months, then transition to adult formula.
I don’t have a preference on dry or wet so whichever you and Ginger prefer.
I always also tell people that if finances are a concern, mixing half high-quality and half low-quality is perfectly acceptable.
As for amount, approximately 1/4-1/3 cup or 1 -1.5 can per day (split up into two or three meals ideally). This will of course increase as he grows.
Best wishes to you and Ginger!
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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