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Hi, everyone. I started posting here after my beloved senior, Irving, passed away last year (pic in profile) and ended up acquiring 2 kittens soon After. Simon was estimated at 3.5 months at the time, and Garfunkel (Funky) was estimated around 6 months. They are now hitting the 1 yr mark, and I'm thinking it may be time to switch them to adult food.
They've been eating Friskies classic pate and sometimes the indoor variety pack and the Hill's Science Diet Indoor Kitten dry food. Simon can be a little picky, so they were getting 1/4 can 2x a day, but lately I've been giving them 1/2 each. Simon is eating more than 1/4, but doesn't quite finish off a whole 1/2 can all the time. Funky is more than happy to clean his plate for him. The dry food is out to graze, and they get annoyed if the bowls goes empty, but I noticed that since I upped the wet they've naturally been eating less of the dry. I'm not thrilled with these brands, but 'm still not great about understanding nutrition and it's what they've been consistent with. The Science Diet also has Lysine in it, which I prefer because Funky does carry the herpes virus (lost an eye when he was a kitten, before I got him at the shelter).
As I stated above, I'm not sure where I should go for adult food. Although Simon appears petite, he's very muscular and only a little smaller than Funky at surprising 11 lbs. Funky is very long, he does have a noticeable pouch, and is 12 lbs. They are not yet due for their yearly appt, but the vet hasn't said anything to me about their weight. I am keeping in mind that weight may be an issue, if Funky is always finishing off Simon's food, and I of course don't know who is eating how much of the dry.
I'm considering going towards Hill's Science Diet Perfect Weight, or Purina Pro Plan Focus Adult Weight Management, but I don't know if this is what is right for them. They both appear to have Lysine, and in a price range that I am comfortable with. I don't mind going a little above the price for something better, especially since the dry food is really just more supplementary. I'd really appreciate some guidance on dry food for young adults that will be nutritious and keep them at a healthy weight.
I added before and after pics for size comparison, and just cos they're so darn cute
Most recent pic, Simon (grey) and Garfunkel (orange)
Side by side comparison
Simon when he was found by a neighbor, approx 3.5 months and 4 lbs
Funky when he came home from the shelter. They told me he was 4 months old but the vet estimated 6 months (and I tend to agree). He was maybe 8-9 lbs there
They've been eating Friskies classic pate and sometimes the indoor variety pack and the Hill's Science Diet Indoor Kitten dry food. Simon can be a little picky, so they were getting 1/4 can 2x a day, but lately I've been giving them 1/2 each. Simon is eating more than 1/4, but doesn't quite finish off a whole 1/2 can all the time. Funky is more than happy to clean his plate for him. The dry food is out to graze, and they get annoyed if the bowls goes empty, but I noticed that since I upped the wet they've naturally been eating less of the dry. I'm not thrilled with these brands, but 'm still not great about understanding nutrition and it's what they've been consistent with. The Science Diet also has Lysine in it, which I prefer because Funky does carry the herpes virus (lost an eye when he was a kitten, before I got him at the shelter).
As I stated above, I'm not sure where I should go for adult food. Although Simon appears petite, he's very muscular and only a little smaller than Funky at surprising 11 lbs. Funky is very long, he does have a noticeable pouch, and is 12 lbs. They are not yet due for their yearly appt, but the vet hasn't said anything to me about their weight. I am keeping in mind that weight may be an issue, if Funky is always finishing off Simon's food, and I of course don't know who is eating how much of the dry.
I'm considering going towards Hill's Science Diet Perfect Weight, or Purina Pro Plan Focus Adult Weight Management, but I don't know if this is what is right for them. They both appear to have Lysine, and in a price range that I am comfortable with. I don't mind going a little above the price for something better, especially since the dry food is really just more supplementary. I'd really appreciate some guidance on dry food for young adults that will be nutritious and keep them at a healthy weight.
I added before and after pics for size comparison, and just cos they're so darn cute
Most recent pic, Simon (grey) and Garfunkel (orange)
Side by side comparison
Simon when he was found by a neighbor, approx 3.5 months and 4 lbs
Funky when he came home from the shelter. They told me he was 4 months old but the vet estimated 6 months (and I tend to agree). He was maybe 8-9 lbs there