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A kitten’s growth takes place in two distinct phases:
Stage one: From birth to 4 months
During this period the kitten grows very fast. By the end of
four months, it will be five to seven times heavier than its birth
weight. The kitten’s skeletal structure is also developing at this
time and its energy needs are very high.
Stage two: From 4 months to 12 months
At this point, the kitten’s growth slows down. This allows the
skeleton to strengthen and muscles to develop. Energy requirements
remain very high.
Teeth
Kittens have two sets of teeth - the first, the milk teeth,
appear at around two weeks of age. The final set of teeth will be
in place at the beginning of the second stage of growth, between 4
and 6 months.
Digestive ability
When a kitten is born, its digestive system is not fully
developed and therefore its food must be specially formulated to
ensure digestive safety. The kitten’s digestive ability increases
over time.
Immune system
Between the 4th and 12th week of life, the kitten is
particularly vulnerable to infectious diseases as its immune system
is not yet fully functional, and the immunity gained from its
mother's milk is decreasing.
Royal Canin’s kitten food contains a unique formula designed to
help the kitten build their own natural defences. A patented
synergistic complex of antioxidants (including Vitamin C and E,
taurine and lutein) helps support natural defences.
Mannan-oligo-saccharides are also included to help support defences
in the intestinal mucosa and help support the development
of beneficial bacteria in the intestine.
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