A foster kitten named Cow recently delighted viewers on social media with his very first experience eating mushy wet cat food. The kitten’s joyful reaction to “big kitty food” quickly went viral.
The video was posted on TikTok by foster caregiver @sagec22 and quickly won over viewers. One commenter joked, “Cow has officially entered what we call the crusty phase in fostering.” Another quipped, “Had it all, but at what cost?”
Many people related to Cow’s excitement. One wrote, “This is probably the best day of his life and you’re letting him have it.” Another user asked humorously, “Why can’t I eat my Chipotle like this without judgment?”
For those fostering or caring for newborn kittens, questions about when to introduce wet food are common. Experts say kittens start the weaning process naturally around four weeks old. PetHelpful advises gradually introducing food between four and six weeks, slowly replacing milk over four to six weeks. By five to six weeks, kittens can eat slightly moistened food and begin free feeding. By eight to ten weeks, they should be fully weaned off milk replacer.
With spring underway, many local shelters and humane societies are looking for volunteers to foster or bottle-feed newborn kittens. Interested individuals are encouraged to contact nearby shelters to learn about opportunities to help.
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