When would it be safe to separate them, as I have a friend that would like the kitten? I have been feeding the mother, so she will be healthy enough to take care of the kitten. At what point to I put kitten food out for the kitten?
2006-10-06 15:33:37 · 12 answers · asked by schweetdecember 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
It is hard to say, can you tell how old the kitten is? does is appear to be nursing or eating on it's own? Is the mom friendly? if the kitten looks like it is at least 6 weeks old, you can probably seperate it from it's mom now, before it becomes alittle bit feral. I would try to catch the mom too, as obviously she needs to be spayed or you will have lots of kittens on your patio. As always, please proceed with caution when handling stray cats as there is always a risk for rabies. Good Luck to you and the kitties.
2006-10-06 15:40:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
DO NOT SEPARATE. We had a mother cat and 8 4-week kittens move to our home, late last may. You can feed the kittens dry (kitten) food as soon as they will eat it on their own. You do not need to feed them milk, our vetenarian says that you will just spoil them this way, they do not need the milk. I suggest IIams Kitten Food, and you can feed the mother cat this too. I suggest you take both of them to the vet to find age, and healthiness, for both could have feline leukimia, and/or other diseases. Make sure to look for other kittens, we didn't find all of the kittens in one day...it took a course of a week to get all 8 kittens together. I suggest you wait at least the kitten is 8-10 weeks old before separating with its mother. I'm not saying spend all of your money on them, but you should at least help them in the little way's you can. I also suggest if the cat is friendly, brush her, pet her, give her some attention, and be cautious around both of them. Do not force them to do anything they refuse. If you have a dog, keep it far away. I am not a vet, but this is what I know from experience...
2006-10-06 15:48:55 · answer #2 · answered by Emmy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will know when it is time. The Momma Cat will bring the baby to eat the solid food with Her. Even then it may be too soon. The Mom will become more distant to the kitten, whereas in the past She has been very attentive. Let Her pick Her time, then You will know that the baby can survive without the Mom. The kitten needs all the nutrients She can get to have the best chance. Plus they only share a short time together before it is time to separate. So please let them enjoy this process.
We have had lots of strays in our area, and have witnessed this too many times to count. We take in what We can, there are limits where I live, but We feed all We can.
God Bless Your Kindness
2006-10-06 16:07:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The mother cat may not allow you to separate her kitten from her. In any case a kitten is normally weaned at 8 weeks. That's the age when the teeth start to emerge and it is possible to actually eat something solid. Usually wet food is best with the introduction of dry food at the age of 14 weeks.
2006-10-06 15:37:15 · answer #4 · answered by lacey 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
depends on how old the kitten is...and do you really want to separate them? the kitten is probably all the mother really has..do you think your friend would be interested in the both of them? they both really need homes where someone will care for them...ask her see what she says...ps...if you can keep them warm especially at night if you have a box put an old towel in it she must really like you to stay there and she feels safe...good luck
2006-10-06 15:42:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kittens are usually separated from their mother around the 8th week.
2006-10-06 15:35:41 · answer #6 · answered by Laughing Libra 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
kittens need to be with their mother for at least 6-8 weeks because they are nursing.
2006-10-06 15:36:00 · answer #7 · answered by serenitynow 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Congradulations, Grandma! I had my younger cats at 3 weeks, and they grew up fine. If mom is available though, they say 8 weeks. The one I brought home at 5 weeks (he's 16 now) thinks I gave birth to him or something and he's very attached to me. That's the problem with seperating them too soon (especially one) is that they form strange attachments to their human parents.
2006-10-06 17:18:39 · answer #8 · answered by Gabby_Gabby_Purrsalot 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as soon as the kitten starts eating on it's on. probably 6 wks or so.
2006-10-06 15:37:52 · answer #9 · answered by reggie s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
one element i understand approximately cats is they are clever. in case you have preserve everywhere by using your domicile she probably went in and had her clutter. she would be in a position to return eat and bypass away to feed them. additionally if she in simple terms had them danger is you wont see her for an afternoon or 2. save nutrition out 4 her and function pationts.
2016-11-26 22:11:13 · answer #10 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋