because my cat just had a litter of kittens and a couple of people want them but we dont know when there ready to leave there mom.
2007-05-23 11:41:49 · 12 answers · asked by babiigiirl925 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
I have read many books on this subject, and I have talked to vets and breeders. The usual response I get is wait until they are eight or nine weeks old. If the people that want these kittens want them spaded or neutered however you may have to wait a little longer; it is suggested you wait to fix a cat until it has had it's first heat.
2007-05-23 11:50:13 · answer #1 · answered by STEVEN H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Typically anywhere from 6-8 weeks, but as long as the kittens have been weaned and are using the litterbox, they can be adopted out.
I wouldn't adopt them out before they are 4 weeks old, though, as the longer they are with their mom (and the longer they can nurse), the healthier they will be both socially and physically.
2007-05-23 19:26:39 · answer #2 · answered by aiownk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't ever plan on leting them go until 8 weeks they may ween sooner but get a lot of their behavior and potty training from mom. I hate seeing things in my local paper and so about the cat is driving me up the wall it wants to suck on me all the time this is usually due to them going to early.
they should however start their shots at 6-7 wks depending on your vet and the vaccine they use.
Also make sure that each one is eating solid food before letting them go
Good luck
2007-05-23 18:56:25 · answer #3 · answered by Kit_kat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kittens aren't puppies. They learn from MOM, not their human families. 12 weeks is best to ensure full weaning -- some kittens are still nursing at 8 weeks -- and good litterbox and cat tree habits.
...Pam
2007-05-23 18:48:28 · answer #4 · answered by Pam and Corey 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They have to be old enough to eat cat food and not nurse anymore, plus kitties have to know how to drink from a bowl. You can teach them by (and this is not mean at all, its just how you get them to learn) setting a saucer of milk in front of them and gently push their mouth into the milk for a moment. They will lap the milk off their mouth out of reflex but this shows them how to drink from a bowl.
2007-05-23 19:08:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definateifly 8 weeks maybe 7 if they look like they don't have as much interest in their mom but definately no less than 7
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2007-05-23 18:50:56 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
8 weeks and no sooner. The kittens need nutrition from their mom for 8 week or they will have health problem later.
2007-05-23 18:45:33 · answer #7 · answered by upallniteowl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well i say 6 to 8 weeks. then they don't need there mom as much and just tell thee people they need to be older before they can take them home!
2007-05-23 19:16:21 · answer #8 · answered by marybeth 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
6 to 8 weeks old is recommended, because by then they are fully weened.
2007-05-23 18:49:20 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
8 weeks at the least. As long as they are healthy & eating well...
2007-05-23 18:52:21 · answer #10 · answered by More Lies & More Smoke Screens 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋