I've got one on order and I want him now, he's called Milhouse by the way, how soon can I get my hands on him?
2007-03-13 11:14:47 · 39 answers · asked by Duncan S 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
At least 8 weeks otherwise he will be messed up. Let him have his mommy time.
2007-03-13 11:17:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
The question has been answered above. I'd just like to add that I once raised a stray cat found lost on a building site that was 2-3 weeks old, and she always had a problem controlling her aggression. She was a lovely cat overall, but many times she bit my baby daughter hard for very little reason (and me!) - just when being stroked. We thought that this was probably because she had not spent enough time with her mother and siblings playing and fighting, so she didn't know the rules. You can never substitute that feline social education -the mothers often bite their cheeky youngsters hard to teach them the limits - so unless you want an unstable cat, don't try to take Milhouse away from its mother too soon!
2007-03-14 00:13:37 · answer #2 · answered by Alyosha 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best time to separate a kitten from it's mother is between 6-8 weeks. You will find most breeders will sell there kittens at 8 weeks. This is really the best time for a kitten as usually by then the mother has completely lost interest in her litter. The kittens will be fully weaned and they generally don't have early abandonment issues such as sucking on everything
Enjoy millhouse. What breed is it?
2007-03-13 11:47:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Breeders cannot legally sell kittens (or puppies) until 8 weeks old (at least in Florida).
If this is not from a professional breeder, then 6 weeks is the absolute minimum before he should be removed from his mother, but you're better off waiting the extra two weeks for the kitten's sake.
2007-03-13 11:18:04 · answer #4 · answered by searchpup 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
8 to 12 weeks
2007-03-15 11:26:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The recommended time to take a kitten away from it's mother is 8 weeks old
2007-03-13 11:20:34 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
as long as anybody interior the home is neutered, you ought to have little issues. Any kitten (male or lady) should not be observed till finally 10-12 weeks previous. they're no longer somewhat waiting to pass away domicile before then. they might nurse as much as eight weeks previous, desire significant time with mom/siblings to be mentally and bodily waiting to pass away. maximum kitten habit issues are because of the kittens leaving too quickly.
2016-10-18 07:35:43 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's going to be better for both mom and Millhouse if you don't rush things. Give them AT LEAST 8 full weeks together. 10 or even 12 weeks would be better. By then mom will have had enough. To seperate them too soon will stress both mom and baby. Remember, you are going to have YEARS and YEARS with your kitten. Give him the time he needs with mom. You'll be glad you did!
2007-03-13 11:19:09 · answer #8 · answered by danl747 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hi well i know the answer. 7 weeks is a bit to early. 8 weeks is he most common but i say 9-11 weeks because then the kitten is completly indepentdent and used to humans and the litter box!
2007-03-13 11:47:41 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
6 weeks absolute mimimum but personally I would wait until 12 weeks as its kinder on the tiny little kitten, and the kitten will benefit health wise in the long run. Good luck and I hope you have fun with Millhouse!
2007-03-13 11:37:59 · answer #10 · answered by sarah_saz26 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
if i remember correctly its like 6 weeks, maybe 8 weeks, but alot of times the mother cat wont feed the kitten, and when u hand feed the kitten they end up fine, but u should also take note when the kitten stops drinking the mommy's milk !! im no veternarian but ive had alot of kittens and cats
2007-03-13 11:18:35 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋