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How much gruel should I feed my 4-week-old kitten per feeding?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 0.81 lbs

So I have a kitten which is 4 weeks old.As you said,you should feed gruel to a kitten 4-5 times a day.How much cc (ml) or grams should you feed them per feeding?

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Answered By Dr. Heidi DVM, CVA, CCRT, CVTP, CVSMT, CVCH

Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist, Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner

Published on May 31st, 2018

I am attaching a handout on orphan kittens below which may help you with your question. When feeding a milk replacer, the general rule is that kittens should be drinking 22 to 26 cc of formula per 100 grams of body weight over the course of the day. This is a little trickier when you start transitioning to a gruel, but will give you some idea.
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Answered By Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA
Veterinarian
Published on June 12th, 2017
I would feed semi solid foods 4times a day and cut back on bottle feeds during the day, feeding approximately half the daily volume in the first 5-7days and weaning off milk over following 5-7days once food intake is up to daily recommended amount of a complete kitten food
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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS
Veterinarian
Published on July 26th, 2018
She should eat 4 times a day, the amount is according to the recommendation on the food label as each food contain different things. if she eats mainly wet food she will not drink a lot of water and it is normal, she will start drinking more water once you switch her to dry food.
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Answered By Dr. Leigh, DVM
Veterinarian
Published on February 24th, 2017
He should probably be feed about every 6 hours. At this age, you can feed him a gruel by mixing kitten replacement formula with a high-quality wet or dry kitten food and warm water. Mix it to the consistency of oatmeal. Over the next couple of weeks, gradually thicken the gruel until he is eating plain kitten food. If he doesn't seem to take to the gruel right away, you might have to still provide milk replacement in addition to make sure she's getting enough calories. Your kitten needs approximately 8 calories per ounce of body weight. Keep a small bowl of fresh water available at all times for him to drink.
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