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The Pumpkins Grew Huge This Year. The Tabby Kitten Barely Reaches Halfway Up.

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Giant orange pumpkins rise up on every side, smooth and glossy, and in the middle of them sits a fluffy brown tabby kitten who barely reaches halfway up the nearest one. He's settled on a bed of dry straw, front paws together, gazing upward with soft gray-green eyes and his whiskers catching the light. Fallen leaves and twigs are scattered all around, a couple of overturned black plant pots lie near the fence, and the gray siding of the house frames the scene behind him.

Growing from a tiny kitten into a sturdy cat takes a lot of fuel. Kittens grow quickly in their first year and need more calories, protein, and certain nutrients than adult cats, which is why foods labeled for kittens or for "all life stages" are recommended. Young kittens often do best with several small meals a day. Cow's milk isn't necessary and can upset their stomachs, but fresh water should always be available. Many owners offer a mix of wet and dry food, which can help with hydration. Larger breeds, like Maine Coons, may stay on kitten food longer as they grow. Your vet can help you decide when to switch to an adult diet.

This little one looks well-fed and content, perched in his pumpkin fortress like he's been given the keys to the whole harvest.

The pumpkins are big this year, but the real prize of the patch is small, striped, and very fluffy.

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