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When can I feed my 32 day old kittys dry kitten chow they are already eating it softened2007-11-25 12:30:27Answers:

By four weeks old or a bit sooner, your kitten can be introduced to solid food. Start with a slightly warmed moosh of formula mixed with strained meat babyfood (chicken or turkey) and formula, offered on a saucer or small plate. (There is a transitional cereal offered by Just Born you can mix into the mess as well.) Be sure not to overheat the stuff in the microwave -- only a few seconds is all it needs, and be sure to mix it thoroughly with your finger so that you get all the hot spots. You may have to put a bit of food on the kitten's nose or in its mouth to get it going, using your finger or a plastic spoon. Within the week, add a good-quality kitten chow (I prefer Iams), softened in warm water, while phasing out the formula, both by nurser or in the solid food (moisten with water, as necessary). By the time the kitten is six weeks old, it should be scarfing down straight kitten chow and drinking water on its own. Wean gently and gradually though; you don't want a thumb-sucker on your hands.

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I'd ask your vet. They'll give you some good information. It's different from cat to cat tho.

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If they are eating it softened right now then put a small amount onthe side of the hard stuff. they will get used to the crunch and start eating that. 32 days is a bit young for hard food, i'd give it a few more weeks before trying to a full over switch. I raised litters of kittens and had them on soft food for almost 2 months,

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use your best judgement look at his teeth to see how thick and how many teeth it has try and sede if it will eat the food

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Read the box. You can start by mixing it with can food.

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whenever they feel ready to take it - if they are with their mum they'll pinch her food when they are able to.

When i was working in a cat rescue centre we gave the mums as much dry as they wanted and a sachet of meat 2x a day, which the kits just stole once they were able to.

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Check to see how they will chew - give a couple and see if they crunch on them. Usually, kittens aren't weaned until six weeks, so you are early with them. Maybe their teeth aren't ready yet.