I have already started to feed them kitten food and they are some what potty trained.What is the earliest I can get rid of them?
2006-06-17 12:07:52 · 13 answers · asked by shine 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
6 weeks
2006-06-17 12:11:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, six weeks is the EARLIEST you can give away kittens or puppies. The reason for that is that during the first six weeks of a kitten's life, it needs all the nutrients it can get from it's mother's milk. If it doesn't get the nutrients it needs, it could end up with brittle bones and bad immune system. If I were you, I'd hold onto the kittens for maybe one or two more weeks just to make sure that they are healthy by the time you're selling them or giving them away.
2006-06-17 12:17:06 · answer #2 · answered by Crazywoman 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Now, I took in a kitten about 4 weeks old he's now six weeks old.Potty trained him in two days. Happy to say we bonded he likes me and I love him the same. When I was growing up we had plenty of kittens (in the mid 60's/ 70's) and gave them away in about that time, as long as they eating solid foods. And since they are potty trained I see no problem, They might cry for a couple of days but that is normal for the separation they get over that with love and playtime
2006-06-17 12:23:21 · answer #3 · answered by Binky 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lot of people give there kittens away when they are as young as 3-7 weeks old. They are way to young to be given away now. Kittens nurse for the first 2 monthes of there lives. Wait untill they are etleased 10-14 weeks old. I have had over 30 pregnant cats in my life and I give them away when they are 12 weeks old. Good luck and pleeze dont give them a way quite yet!
2006-06-17 13:47:50 · answer #4 · answered by summer luvver :D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kittens and puppies should not leave their mothers before they are eight weeks old, and in some states there are even laws against it. Even though they are not feeding from their mom anymore, they are still learning important developmental things from her, and should stay with her until eight weeks of age. If you plan on selling them, some states require that they come with their first set of vaccines and a health certificate (all done by a vet, by law) so check with your local vet if you plan on selling them. If you are giving them away for free then you don't need to worry about vaccines or health certificates in any state, just advise their new owners that they should get their first set of vaccines as soon as possible.
2006-06-17 14:45:04 · answer #5 · answered by autumnfaerie8 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
6-8 weeks is the best time 2 get rid of them
2006-06-22 12:10:32 · answer #6 · answered by Ash 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
8 weeks is suggested. 12 if your a proper cat mom. You should have had her spayed if you use the term "get rid of them". Cat overpopulation is one of the biggest problems in this country.
2006-06-17 12:19:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's no age requirement for the 'ol burlap bag to the river adopton, but you probably mean (I hope) what is a proper age for finding a loving home for them. Anytime now. Start looking for a receptive family.
2006-06-17 12:14:03 · answer #8 · answered by nothing 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
General rule of thumb, if the mom has started to push them away from nursing, and they are eating food on their own, start searching for a home, and good luck to you.
2006-06-17 12:20:30 · answer #9 · answered by StillKickin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When they can fully eat on their own and fully litter trained. Usually 6 to 8 weeks.
2006-06-17 12:54:15 · answer #10 · answered by litlbit262003 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋