How much food should a 5 week old kitten eat?
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Weeks Four and Five Feeding Schedules By the end of week 5, a kitten should only be nursing three times a day but each meal it should be consuming about 3 tablespoons of milk or formula. A kitten should weigh about 14 to 16 oz. by the time it is 4 to 5 weeks of age, if it is eating enough food.