2006-10-16 12:28:26 · 34 answers · asked by Crystal 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
It should be no less than 6 weeks old. I was always just beginning to wean them at that age. It is more humane to leave them with their mothers and siblings until 8 weeks, when they are fat and furiously funny, and oh so adoptable.
And make sure you get your momma cat fixed.
2006-10-16 12:38:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
The average is 6-8 weeks but it should be weened not just taken away. I would at 6 weeks start seperating mom and kitten for small intervals.. slowly over the course of a week or two increase that seperation time. During the seperation time start giving the kitten canned soft food. The kitten should be able to eat kitten food cpompletely and be weened from its mothers milk before total seperation. Good Luck!
2006-10-16 12:36:45 · answer #2 · answered by Kristin Pregnant with #4 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
8 weeks....no sooner because the kitten will need as much nutrients from its mother. If you take a cat or dog away from it's mother before that time, the animal is more likely to have health problems later in life. Don't separate them until 8weeks of age for the better of the kitten/puppy.
2006-10-16 12:32:36 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
A kitten should be 6 weeks old if it will eat food on its on but 8 weeks old is best
2006-10-16 13:07:39 · answer #4 · answered by CatLover 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
8-12 weeks but the later the easier that cat will adapt and be more happy the earlier you take a kitten from its mother the more social problems the kitten will have.
2006-10-17 02:40:39 · answer #5 · answered by poohbear1978 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In most states it is illegal to buy, sell, adopt or give away any kitten until it has completed it's 7th week and in some states it is 8 weeks old. A kitten ideally should stay with mom and littermates until it is at least 10 weeks old.
2006-10-16 12:56:42 · answer #6 · answered by Great Dane Lover 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its best to wait till its 10-12 weeks old for the socialisation and well being of the kitten. The very minimum is 8 weeks, but be prepared for a very distraught kitten that needs care all day long. It is best for the happiness of the kitten to get two. This way, they have a playmate to keep them company when you can't and helps it develop socially. Two kittens are better that one and are just as easy to care for. They will get into less trouble, less chance of obesity, depression, and be overall a better pet to you.
Also, early neuter/spay at 12 weeks is ideal for kittens. This will prevent spraying, excessive aggression, roaming, fighting, and many health problems.
2006-10-16 12:36:28 · answer #7 · answered by Bedazzled101 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
When my female had kittens, I liked to wait until I was sure the baby was eating food other than just milk. You can let them go at 8 weeks, but I would recommend 10 weeks only to make sure that the kitten is eating cat food. But as long as the kitten is eating cat food, then they are ready to go.
2006-10-16 13:21:18 · answer #8 · answered by rosenbleeth21 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The youngest a kitten should be before leaving the mother is 8 weeks old. He/she should be completely weaned. Good Luck.
2006-10-16 12:31:08 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Eight weeks old!! No earlier because she will not be completely weened from mom. I have had quite a few female cats that had kittens growing up and we never let them go before 8 weeks.
2006-10-16 13:47:40 · answer #10 · answered by kdawn78 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will, i'm sure, get a LOT of different answers for this one.... but the 'best' age, is 8 weeks. Any earlier than that, the kitten will still be "needing" the mom. It 'will' adjust if it is taken away earlier than 8 weeks, but it's hard on the kitten when that is the case.
2006-10-16 12:30:42 · answer #11 · answered by JSSK 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋