Raw food for kittens is how you set a cat up for a lifetime of strong muscle, lean body composition, sharp coat, healthy joints and a working immune system. Kittens grow fast. Between weaning at six weeks and full adulthood at around twelve months, they triple in size and lay down every bit of bone, organ, brain tissue and muscle they'll carry into adult life. What they eat during that window matters more than any other diet decision you'll make. The packs here are built around whole-prey raw nutrition: muscle, organ, raw meaty bones and omega-rich fish, in kitten-friendly portions and protein blends. Browse below and pick the right starter for your kitten's size and stage.
Why Kittens Need Raw Food More Than Any Other Life Stage
Kittens are obligate carnivores in their most demanding phase. Their bodies need concentrated animal protein for muscle, healthy fats for brain and nerve development, calcium and phosphorus for skeletal growth, taurine for heart and vision, and a steady supply of moisture for kidney function. Kibble fed-kittens get carbohydrate, plant fibre and synthetic vitamin top-ups, none of which their biology was designed to use efficiently.
Raw fed kittens grow at a steadier rate, hold leaner body composition, develop better coats and teeth, and have noticeably calmer digestion. Stools are smaller and less smelly. Eyes are brighter. Energy is steadier across the day instead of crashing between kibble meals. Our broader case for cats sits on the why cats need raw food guide, which applies even more strongly to kittens.
What to Feed a Kitten From Weaning Through Twelve Months
Kittens start showing interest in solid food around three to four weeks, ready for proper raw feeding from about six weeks once they're weaning off their mother's milk. From there, their needs shift through three phases.
Weaning to 4 months
Soft, finely textured raw food, served frequently. Four to five small meals a day. Focus on highly digestible proteins like turkey, lamb and venison. Avoid hard bones and large chunks until adult teeth are settled at around four to six months. The Raw Feeding for Cat Transition packs in this range are formulated for exactly this stage.
4 to 8 months
Three to four meals a day. Introduce soft raw meaty bones like duck wings or chicken necks for natural calcium and dental development. Add variety in proteins so they're exposed to multiple flavours early, which prevents fussy adult eating later.
8 to 12 months
Transition toward adult feeding patterns: two to three meals a day, larger portions, full protein rotation. By twelve months your kitten is essentially eating an adult cat diet just slightly higher in volume relative to body weight.
The Three Kitten Transition Meal Packs Explained
These are the three packs in the range built specifically for kittens and cats transitioning onto raw. Each one delivers lean, hypoallergenic proteins in kitten-appropriate portions, with the right balance of muscle, organ and bone to support growth without overwhelming a young digestive system.
Cat Transition Meal Pack #01
Lean, hypoallergenic proteins to support muscle health and a smooth raw transition. Good starting point for kittens new to solid food or recently weaned.
Cat Transition Meal Pack #02
Similar lean profile with slightly different protein mix. Useful as a second pack to start rotation early and broaden your kitten's palate.
Cat Transition Meal Pack #03
Balanced raw protein and bones tuned for healthy growth and smooth transition. The biggest of the three transition packs and the right step-up as your kitten approaches four to six months.
What Else Belongs in a Kitten's Bowl
Beyond the dedicated kitten transition packs, several other items in our range belong in a young cat's rotation as they grow.
Lean and hypoallergenic Primal mixes
Primal Lamb Mix, Primal Venison and Primal Wild Emu are the cleanest options for sensitive kittens or kittens you want to expose to novel proteins early. The full pre-mixed tubs range covers all of these.
Omega-rich fish
Whole Sardines and Salmon Belly Strips deliver concentrated omega-3s for brain, eye and coat development. A small amount weekly does a lot in kittens, since this is when their nervous system is still building. The dedicated mutton bird range has more for older kittens.
Small, soft raw meaty bones
Duck wings and chicken necks are perfect introductory bones for kittens past four months. They develop jaw strength, scrape teeth clean, and provide natural calcium. The broader raw meaty bones range has more options as your kitten grows.
Organ meat for vitamin density
Chicken Hearts are the standout for kittens. They deliver taurine, iron and B vitamins, and the soft texture suits young cats. Chicken Giblets work the same way at the lowest price point in the range.
Functional supplements
For kittens with skin sensitivities or recovery needs, the natural pet supplements range covers omega oils and bovine collagen. Most healthy kittens won't need any supplementation if they're eating a varied raw diet.
How Much Raw Food to Feed Your Kitten
Kittens eat dramatically more relative to body weight than adult cats. As a rough starting point:
- Newly weaned kittens (1 to 1.5kg): around 6 to 8% of body weight daily, split across 4 to 5 meals
- Young kittens (1.5 to 2.5kg): around 6% of body weight, 3 to 4 meals
- Older kittens (2.5 to 4kg): around 5% of body weight, 3 meals
- Approaching adult (4kg+, near 12 months): tapering to 3% body weight, 2 meals
Adjust by body condition rather than the calculator alone. A growing kitten should be lean but not skinny, with ribs you can feel but not see, and a visible waist. Run your kitten's daily portion through our raw feeding calculator for tighter numbers.
How to Transition a Kitten From Kibble or Wet Food to Raw
Kittens are far easier to transition than adult cats. Their preferences aren't entrenched yet and their digestive system adapts quickly. The basic approach:
Start with a small substitution
Mix a teaspoon of raw into their existing food once a day for two or three days. Watch for any digestive reactions.
Increase the raw portion gradually
Over the next seven to ten days, move toward fully raw meals, replacing one feeding at a time. Most kittens will eat raw enthusiastically from the first introduction.
Serve at room temperature
Never feed straight from the fridge. Thaw in the fridge, then leave the portion out for 15 minutes before serving to take the chill off. Cats and kittens both eat better at room temperature.
Related Collections
For the broader cat range, browse raw food for cats as your kitten matures. The cat meal packs are the natural next step once your kitten outgrows the transition packs. Build out the rest of the diet with raw meaty bones sized for cats, natural pet supplements for omega support, and natural pet treats for training rewards. New to raw kitten feeding? Start with why raw works and the food selector guide.