As kittens transition from mother's milk to solid food, kittens develop at an astonishing rate, going from complete dependence on their mother cats to a state of social independence in just a few weeks.

When the kitten is ready to eat solid food, we can provide it with Halo kitten series pet food.

01 When is the right time for kittens to be weaned?

At about four weeks old, kittens are ready to begin weaning. When kittens are ready to be weaned, we may notice some signs:

They become more mobile, able to stand on their feet and explore their surroundings through play. The development of a kitten’s deciduous teeth also means that the weaning process is about to begin.

However, their digestive systems are immature at this time, and the easy-to-digest Halo pure fresh meat kitten food can better meet the specific nutritional needs of this stage.

02How long does it take for a kitten to be weaned?

Most kittens take four to six weeks to be completely weaned from their mother or bottle. According to clinical experience, kittens are generally completely weaned when they are eight to ten weeks old. [1]

Schematic diagram of the oral cavity of kittens and adult cats

When kittens’ deciduous teeth have just grown in, their teeth are relatively fragile. The soft and juicy texture of the Halo kitten food jar is perfect for cats to try as their first bite of solid food. [2]

03How to start weaning?

For kittens living with their mother cats, we can first try to separate the mother cats and kittens for 15 minutes, then slowly extend the time, and start to guide the kittens to eat the Halo kitten series.

As kittens become more socialized and independent, they will be able to tolerate longer separations until complete weaning.

For kittens raised by humans, we can use the same approach, reducing bottle feeding and gradually increasing food portions.

Kittens learn how to play, eat, interact with humans, and use the litter box by watching their mother cat or another adult cat.

If we take kittens directly away from their mother cats, it may have negative effects on the cats, such as showing aggression and other anxious behaviors.

04 How to feed kittens who are weaning?

We can mix food to help the kitten gradually accept the smell and taste of new food, and also allow its intestines and stomach to gradually adapt to dietary changes.

For example, put kitten formula and food in a bowl for the kitten to eat, and adjust the mixing ratio of formula milk and Halo pure fresh meat kitten food every day until the kitten can eat pet food on its own.

Halo kitten food feeding suggestions

Halo’s full range of pet food only uses fresh meat certified by GAP and MSC as meat raw materials, with lower ash content and more essential amino acids. [3].

With the Halo kitten staple food can, it attracts the kitten’s taste buds, provides sufficient nutrition, and accompanies it to grow healthily.