Kitten or Adult cat food ?

[Hedgehogs BC]

question:: which do you think is better kitten food or adult food, I would assume kitten as it will have more in it , what do you think ?

I feed Chicken soup mixed with Nutrience :thumbsup:


Thanks

 

[Kalandra]

Hedgehogs should be fed a diet low in fat. Baby & even adult cat foods often are too high in fat content. Look for a low fat variety. When fed too high of fat in their diet, hedgehogs can develop fatty liver disease which can kill them.

 

[smhufflepuff]

Kitten vs Cat food... depends on the age and health of your hedgie.

In general, I'd say high quality cat food.

But if hedgie is a baby or otherwise having difficulty eating big pieces, then something like Royal Canin Baby Cat kibble might be helpful. In addition to size, a big difference between kitten and cat foods that I've seen is the amount of fat.

My quilled ones are on adult cat kibbles - "light," "healthy weight," or "indoor cat" versions depending on the brand... particularly for my full-figured lady. Tex gets a little more of the regular kibbles thrown in as he's just a little fella.