Adult Cat Food

Most cats should transition from kitten food to adult cat food at around 12 months of age. From this age, cat’s no longer need the extra calories and nutrients that are found in kitten food. Feeding your adult cat kitten food for too long can cause weight gain.  

While similar in taste and texture, adult cat food doesn’t provide the proper nutrients and calories to support a growing kitten. If your kitten is under 12 months old, it’s recommended to follow a kitten food diet, transitioning to cat food when your cat reaches 12 months of age.

Typically, adult cats should be fed twice a day. Once in the morning and once in the evening, ensuring a bowl of dry kibble is left out for your cat to snack on throughout the day. Always ensure your cat has access to fresh water.

Kitten food is safe for adult cats to eat, however, it’s not recommended. To ensure your cat gets the nutrients they need and isn’t consuming too many calories, ensure they are on adult cat food from the age of 12-months.

Kitten food isn’t necessarily bad for adult cats; however, due to kitten food having higher calories and additional proteins and fats, these may cause a nutritional imbalance and weight gain for adult cats.