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I adopted a bonded pair of kitten siblings this past spring...the runt of the litter (Frances) and the biggest of the litter (Barnabas). Frances was almost scarily tiny and the foster lady advised that I free-feed them both as much as they'd like.
Fast forward several months. The kittens are now 7 months old and per vet, able to be on adult cat food. Although they eat the exact same amount of food, the "biggest," Barnabas, is lean and wiry. The "runt," Frances, is...a chunk. He's much bigger than Barnabas now and seems to be obsessed with food. I free-feed them dry food during the day...they each get one can of Friskies Savory Shreds (split into 4 servings), and I shred up some cooked turkey (a palmful) for once daily. Frances already has a bit of a soft, swinging tummy. He got a clean bill of health at vet a month or so ago but he just seems...ravenous. Absolutely obsessed with food. While Barnabas is off playing, Frances is constantly in the kitchen, begging. I attached a picture of them both in the kitchen, eagerly awaiting their turkey treat!
Is it normal for siblings to be SO different body-type wise? Since they eat the same amount of food, I wonder if it's just the genetic luck of the draw that Barnabas is so long and lean and Frances is so soft and chubby. Which means that Frances is MEANT to be a bit chubbier?
Are they eating the proper amount? One can wet, unlimited dry, plus some turkey daily?
Any advice? Thank you!
Fast forward several months. The kittens are now 7 months old and per vet, able to be on adult cat food. Although they eat the exact same amount of food, the "biggest," Barnabas, is lean and wiry. The "runt," Frances, is...a chunk. He's much bigger than Barnabas now and seems to be obsessed with food. I free-feed them dry food during the day...they each get one can of Friskies Savory Shreds (split into 4 servings), and I shred up some cooked turkey (a palmful) for once daily. Frances already has a bit of a soft, swinging tummy. He got a clean bill of health at vet a month or so ago but he just seems...ravenous. Absolutely obsessed with food. While Barnabas is off playing, Frances is constantly in the kitchen, begging. I attached a picture of them both in the kitchen, eagerly awaiting their turkey treat!
Is it normal for siblings to be SO different body-type wise? Since they eat the same amount of food, I wonder if it's just the genetic luck of the draw that Barnabas is so long and lean and Frances is so soft and chubby. Which means that Frances is MEANT to be a bit chubbier?
Are they eating the proper amount? One can wet, unlimited dry, plus some turkey daily?
Any advice? Thank you!
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