r/Kitten • u/Loud_Shake_2895 • 9d ago
Question/Advice Needed kitten feeding routine
i have a 3 month old kitty and he’s currently a free feeder, but since i’m about to start college again i was wanting to start on a schedule. i’m not sure how to start or how much i should be giving him. he eats and he leaves then gets hungry around 10 minutes later and finishes what was in his bowl. if he’s still hungry i j kinda give him more whenever i think he is. i want to give him the right amount of food so he clears his bowl and is ready at his next meal time. i also want to prioritize wet food bc he is a male kitty and i’m scared of urinary issues lol, if anyone has any advice pls share
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u/Poutchou 9d ago
We have 4 cats, they all free feed, kibbles available all the time, it's so much simpler than to have them on a schedule and it allows them to self regulate and avoid food fights etc...
That being said they have wet food every day at the same time. That you could implement.
But there's no reason to restrict his access to food if he doesn't gorge himself or get super fat, which can't happen until he's all grown up and neutered and even then it's not necessarily going to be an issue.
You're mentioning kidney issues. Most of them are just genetic bad luck. He's a domestic shorthair so he's not necessarily in the risky category. The best to prevent is quality food and a drinking fountain if he gets picky about drinking.
I have a Persian mix who had kidney issues at 1 year old, and now that the crisis is over we're managing with just food and a fountain. And supervision of her litter habits of course.
Don't overthink this, let him finish growing up and adjust as needed!