🐾 Caturday: Kitten vs. Cat: What’s the Difference?
Kittens aren’t just small cats — they’re growing machines. Their bodies are building:
- Muscle
- Bone
- Brain
- Immune system
- Coordination
- Endless mischief
What kittens need
Kitten food is designed to be:
- Higher in calories
- Higher in protein
- Higher in fat
- Rich in DHA for brain and eye development
- Packed with nutrients for rapid growth
They burn energy like tiny athletes.
What adult cats need
Adult formulas focus on:
- Maintenance, not growth
- Balanced calories
- Steadier digestion
- Weight control
- Long‑term health
Too much kitten food can make an adult cat gain weight quickly.
When does a kitten become a cat
Most vets and nutritionists use 12 months as the cutoff.
Large breeds sometimes take longer, but for most cats — including Turkish Vans — one year is the transition point.
Why it matters
Feeding the right formula at the right stage supports:
- Healthy growth
- Strong bones
- Proper muscle development
- A stable digestive system
- Long‑term health
And it prevents the classic problem: kittens stealing adult food and adults stealing kitten food.
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