Kittens refer to kittens between three months and one year old, and kitten snacks refer to foods that can be given to kittens as snacks outside the main meal. Appropriate kitten snacks can promote the healthy growth of kittens, enhance immunity and relieve anxiety. However, kittens should not eat too many snacks, otherwise it will lead to overnutrition, imbalance and even overweight.
2. The characteristics that a kitten snack should have.
A good kitten snack should have the following characteristics:
1. High nutrition: kittens grow rapidly and need more nutrition, so good kitten snacks should be rich in high-quality protein and vitamins, which will help kittens grow up healthily;
2. Easy to digest: Because the digestive system of kittens is not fully developed, kitten snacks need to be easy to digest;
3. No added sauce: It is best to choose kitten snacks without added sauce, because artificially added sauce may burden the kitten's stomach;
4. Good taste: Kittens especially like the taste and taste of food, so a good kitten snack should have the characteristics of good taste and delicious taste.
3. Suggested snacks for young cats.
1. Steamed chicken: small pieces of chicken are steamed and can be eaten as snacks for young cats. Contains high-quality protein, which is easy to digest and absorb;
2. Dried catnip: Catnip is rich in vitamins, which can promote the healthy development of the digestive system of young cats, alleviate the anxiety of young cats and improve the quality of sleep;
3. Boiled cod: Cod is not only rich in protein, but also contains vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acids, which is very beneficial to the growth of young cats;
4. Banana: Banana is one of cats' favorites. It is not only delicious, but also rich in vitamins and antioxidants, which can enhance the immunity of young cats.
5. Cooked eggs: Eggs are rich in high-quality protein and vitamin B 12, which can promote the healthy growth of young cats.
4, the number of kitten snacks and matters needing attention
1. The amount of snacks that kittens eat at a time should be moderate, generally not more than 10% of the kitten's staple food. Too much will lead to kitten obesity;
2. Kitten snacks should be regularly quantified. If fed casually, it may lead to problems in the gastrointestinal system of young cats;
3. The kitten's snacks should be kept fresh. If the snacks go bad, they should be replaced in time to prevent the kitten from having digestive problems.
4. Kittens' snacks must be properly supplemented, not excessive, otherwise it will affect the kitten's dinner intake and may cause other health problems.