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12-02-2008, 10:50 AM
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Location: Niceville, FL
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Is it okay for a 5 month old kitten to eat prescription wd for weight control? My Scarlett loves Jake's wd even though she has Science Diet Kitten available.  |
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12-02-2008, 11:34 AM
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I don't know much about it, but I do know that the kitten recommended serving size is usually bigger than for cats, so I would be careful he is getting enough to grow and be healthy.
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12-02-2008, 04:40 PM
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Location: Kirkwood, DE and beautiful SXM!
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I would also be concerned about the nutrition value. Kittens need most nutrients than an adult cat (at least I would think so), so check with you vet. Probably as long as Scarlett eats her food also, everything should be okay.
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12-02-2008, 04:56 PM
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Location: California
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I've had the same problem in the past. In checking with my vet, he suggested having them all on the kitten food until the kitten reaches 1 yr. The kitten needs the nutritional value during it's growing stage. Jake may gain some weight...as kitten food in high in calories...but you've got to choose your battles!  |
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12-02-2008, 08:03 PM
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Well, I have had the same problems...my kittens have always preferred the adults' food. T obe honest I let them eat the food they preferred...and my cats don't seem to have any ill effects from it.
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12-03-2008, 07:12 AM
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Location: Niceville, FL
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My problem is that Jake is on weight control because he is a little robust. Scarlett's food is upstairs and Jake's is downstairs but she still prefers his to hers, and I try to keep Jake out of hers. |
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12-03-2008, 11:13 AM
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Location: Philaburbia
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Weight control food has too many carbs in it for a kitten. Little Scarlett needs her protein!
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12-03-2008, 11:42 AM
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Location: California
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ohiogirl81
Weight control food has too many carbs in it for a kitten. Little Scarlett needs her protein!
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Totally agree! I'm afraid you can't have it both ways...but it is more important for Scarlett than it is for Jake! |
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12-03-2008, 01:02 PM
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Location: Niceville, FL
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Thanks everyone. She is a growing girl.  |
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12-03-2008, 02:11 PM
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Location: Coffee Bean
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Originally Posted by STANLEY50
Is it okay for a 5 month old kitten to eat prescription wd for weight control? My Scarlett loves Jake's wd even though she has Science Diet Kitten available. |
No, no, no!!! Kittens need kitten food! And WD is not just a diet food - it's a PRESCRIPTION diet food and should only be consumed by the cat it's prescribed for.
I have 4 cats - they all have to eat the same thing, so your other kitty will just have to go on the kitten food diet for another few months.  |
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