My cat had a litter of kittens about 9 weeks ago. We kept one and gave away the rest, they were all on solid food. The one we kept is getting fat because he's eating cat food, plus still nursing! Mama cat hasn't taken any interest in weaning him yet. When do they usually wean them and should I be doing anything to help?
2007-07-02 17:26:03 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
Don't force the kitten to be weaned. As long as he's getting the added nutrition from mom's milk, let him! Eventually, momma kitty will put the kibosh on his nursing. Most cats will completely wean even the most nipple-addicted kittens by 12 weeks old.
Mom cat can be spayed any time now.
2007-07-02 17:52:10 · answer #1 · answered by silverdragonrescue 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it can stop any time. usually mom will tell it when she has had enough. wait another week and if the kitten isn't weaned you may have to separate the two. don't forget to get the kitten and mother cat de-wormed, this may be the cause of the bloated stomachs too.
2007-07-03 00:41:24 · answer #2 · answered by g g 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
normally 8 weeks but since the mamma cat isn't bothered by it I wouldn't worry to much about it, when she's ready to "cut the apron strings" sorta speak you'll know it, she'll growl at the kitten, even nip at him/her and most likely bite it if it doesnt stop using the other methods, the kitten will soon get the hint and stop nursing
if you want it to stop thought you'll have to Take it away from the mom, and not let him/her be around the mom cat, other wise the kitten will do it til the mamma cat makes it stop
2007-07-03 00:31:35 · answer #3 · answered by atv_chick_2003 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dear Serenamorris_70:
Maybe you should go to your local feed-store and buy some powdered milk-if your truely concerned about your kittens wean nutrition health. What I notice about the powdered milk is not only is it nutritious but, the kittens or puppies-whatever you have in pets that need these lactations; will thank you later for giving them special care.
Sincerely,
monitor3x3@yahoo.com
2007-07-03 12:56:00 · answer #4 · answered by monitor3x3 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry about it. They'll take care of matters on their own. Even if he nurses a good while longer he'll gradually nurse less and eat more solid food. The two cats will be good company for each other.
2007-07-03 00:30:34 · answer #5 · answered by Behaviorist 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Leave theem alone, nature knows best. The kitten can eat as much as he can .
2007-07-03 01:51:43 · answer #6 · answered by cpinatsi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋