my kittens are three and a half weeks old.
2006-11-28 19:04:00 · 11 answers · asked by Cokes 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
We began offering our kittens mushy food at 4 weeks..a friend who breeds persians begins feeding mushy food at 3 weeks..
2006-11-28 20:47:23 · answer #1 · answered by Chetco 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your kittens are still using mom to feed, and this is working well for the kittens as evidenced by healthy growth and development, then they should continue for around 7-12 weeks. Wet food can be used if need be without mom and/or if needed - check with your vet if you suspect any health issuesthough. A $30-$40 vet check is always worth a an animals life....Enjoy the kittens and be a good parent !
2006-11-28 19:12:38 · answer #2 · answered by Chris 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kittens should be ready to start weaning at 4-5 weeks.I found the best way was to mix dried kitten food with a little warm water to soften.then offer the kitten it on a spoon,gradually lower the spoon to the dish and they will soon get the hang of it...My kittens are now 7 weeks and although they still have comfort feeds from mum they love there food!
2006-11-29 02:11:11 · answer #3 · answered by Blueeyez 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have the mother cat, then she will let you know as she will stop feeding the kittens milk.
At about 5-6 weeks, introduce them to wet food, but they will most likely play in it for the first few days before they get the hang of it!
Once they realise Mum isn't feeding them anymore, they'll wean pretty quick!
2006-11-28 19:41:01 · answer #4 · answered by jane_vernon 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I will start offering them wet food softened with milk at 3-4 weeks, whenever they start toddling around. When I do this, I also add a minute amount of Missing Link for Cats to the mix and have had excellent results.
2006-11-29 00:27:12 · answer #5 · answered by Sherri C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They need to be weaned.... This usually is around week 8 or week 9, but it really depends on the kitten. Could be less, could be more.
2006-11-28 19:05:33 · answer #6 · answered by =] -- * 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think Kittens need like, 3 months to finish breast feeding thoroughly.
2006-11-28 19:09:57 · answer #7 · answered by *ILoveCATS* 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They need to be 8 weeks old. Cats (and dogs) don't stop nursing until after two months, so keep them on breast milk.
2006-11-28 19:06:06 · answer #8 · answered by Desert Rose 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they will usually start trying the mothers food at about 4 to five wks
2006-11-28 19:11:58 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would keep them on the milk but if worse comes to worst and the want food you would still mix replacement milk in with it so it is somewhat familiar to them....
2006-11-28 19:23:41 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋