This is a specific conversation about Kitten food — the right nutrition from the start — ask about yours and get one honest answer for your exact situation.
inparticular.ai
A Burmilla kitten with a travelling owner — that's a situation where getting the feeding routine rock-solid really matters. Kittens have very different nutritional needs from adult cats: much higher protein, more calories, and specific nutrients like DHA, calcium, and phosphorus that drive healthy bone, muscle, and brain development. This phase is genuinely critical for long-term health, so what goes in the bowl now sets the foundation for years to come. How old is your kitten, what breed are they if you know, and are they currently eating anything in particular?
She's 11 weeks old, a Burmilla. She's been on whatever the breeder was feeding — I think it was Royal Canin but I'm not sure of the exact variety. I travel for work a lot, sometimes two or three weeks at a time, and my pet sitter is lovely but not really a cat person, so I need something really simple and hard to get wrong.
inparticular.ai
That's really helpful — and honestly, 'hard to get wrong' is the most important requirement here. At 11 weeks a Burmilla is right in the thick of rapid development, so you don't want gaps or inconsistency in nutrition while you're away. Can I ask: is the sitter comfortable measuring dry food, or would something pre-portioned like pouches be easier for them? And does your kitten seem to prefer wet food, dry, or has she been having both?
The sitter would definitely find pouches easier — one pouch, done, no measuring. The kitten has been having both wet and dry I think, but wet seems to go down better.
inparticular.ai
Perfect — pouches are exactly the right call for your situation. My recommendation is Royal Canin Kitten Instinctive wet food pouches in gravy. Each pouch is a single serving, so the instructions for your sitter genuinely are 'open one pouch, put it in the bowl' — there's no measuring, no scooping, no room for error. Royal Canin's kitten formula is specifically designed for cats up to 12 months and hits all the nutritional targets your Burmilla needs right now: high-quality protein for muscle development, balanced minerals for bone growth, and omega-3 fatty acids including DHA for brain and eye development. Because you mentioned the breeder may already have been using Royal Canin, there's a good chance she's already familiar with the flavour profile, which means no upset stomach during the transition either. I'd suggest leaving the sitter with a clearly labelled supply — four pouches a day split across meals is standard at this age — and perhaps a laminated card on the fridge with the routine. Simple, complete, and nothing for anyone to overthink.
That sounds ideal. Should I leave any dry food out as well, or just stick to the pouches while I'm away?
inparticular.ai
If simplicity is the priority, I'd stick to pouches only while you're away — it removes any ambiguity about quantities and means the sitter has one clear job. The Royal Canin Kitten pouches are nutritionally complete on their own, so your Burmilla won't be missing anything. When you're home you can reintroduce a small amount of dry alongside if you want to keep that variety going, but for the travel periods, one food, one routine is genuinely the safest approach. It also makes it easier to spot if she's off her food — an empty bowl is a clear yes, a full one is a clear flag something's up.
That makes total sense. I'll order the pouches in bulk before my next trip. Thanks so much.
inparticular.ai
You're all set — and buying in bulk is smart because it means the sitter never has to source anything themselves. Royal Canin Kitten Instinctive pouches are widely available on Amazon UK and easy to reorder. Your Burmilla is at such a brilliant age right now, and with a consistent, complete food behind her she'll thrive whether you're home or away. Enjoy the trips!
