We are picking up our kittens tonight, they are 8 weeks old and there are 2. The thing is they are not completely weaned off their mum, but i am worried about keeping them where they are any longer as the owners are letting them outdoors even though they have not had there jabs yet. we know the owners. Do you think it would be ok to take them, and finishing weaning them ourselves as they are good at using the litter tray and cleaning themselve?
2007-09-28 04:31:42 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
It should be fine, especially since you are taking two of them. That will lessen their stress and make adjustment easier.
They are old enough not to need the mother anymore. They will "wean" most easily to meat rather than dry food (better diet in the long term anyway). One can for each one daily is usually enough. You can use dry food too for them to "snack"on if they are hungry during the day.
Certainly better than letting them outside so young before they have had all their vaccines and been neutered.
2007-09-28 04:38:01 · answer #1 · answered by old cat lady 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
base line, the excellent possible ever time to split a kitten from its mom is 10 to twelve weeks. The optimal is 12 weeks. the reason being that mom teaches the kitten a thank you to be a cat, she smacks them whilst they do something incorrect, she shows them a thank you to do issues, so they are in training. At 12 weeks they have arrived at a element they are psychologically waiting to bypass out into the worldwide to be on their very own and mom is thru coaching. by skill of then she's in all hazard pregnant lower back besides. So in case you may wait 4 greater weeks, you would be doing all your cat a great prefer. There are cats who do issues like suck on a finger or your ear lobe etc. their finished lives and those are all psychological matters from being taken away too early from mom. Congrats on your kitten. in case you prefer to bond at present, positioned on an previous tee shirt all weekend and sweat in it, then positioned it interior the container with the kitten for a mattress (by skill of how do no longer waste money on a cat mattress, spend it on different stuff). The kitten would be respiration your heady scent and bonding with you.
2016-10-09 23:32:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a perfect time, although they should be weaned already. The reason to keep kittens & pups with mom until they are 6-8 wks is during this time the mother's milk is helping build the kittens/pups immunity system. Weaning is easy, you can wait or do it yourself. Believe me at 8 weeks they LOVE turkey & if you mix a little in with hard cat food they will adjust quick. Remember this is the time to bond & train your kitten, don't wait too long, this is a formatible age.
Add- It is a myth that cats knead because they were weaned too early or taken away from their mother to early. cats knead when they are tired or sick. Alsmost every cat does this.
2007-09-28 04:40:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
kittens feed off their mothers until around 12 or 13 weeks old or even longer if the mother lets them, but after 7 weeks or so, they should be getting most of their nourishment from kitten food. So long as they are eating and litter trained, don't worry.
Don't give them cows milk or they will be ill
Get them vaccinated at 9 and 12 weeks and keep them in for a few weeks to build up immunity and get them used to their new home.
Enjoy them.
2007-09-28 04:47:57 · answer #4 · answered by bec 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
they should be fully weaned before they leave their mum. am pretty sure most cat rescues etc. advise that kittens don't leave their mums till about 10wks but i know that most people let them go before this. if you know the owners can't you just suggest that they keep the kittens in until they have had their jabs and leave them with their mum for a few more weeks?
2007-09-28 04:47:13 · answer #5 · answered by WitchyPants 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I took my kittens at 8 weeks. OK they still were all around their mum, but as soon as they got home they were straight into having their own food and using the litter tray. All the time they are with their mum then will use her, but as soon as you take them away you will be amazed at how quickly they change.
If you owners are letting them out, then get over there and get them straight away. Then get them booked into the vets for a check over.
They will be fine, don't worry.
2007-09-28 05:42:02 · answer #6 · answered by tia 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They should be weaned by now. Kittens can be weaned by 6 weeks. I think it's fine if you take them home and finish weaning them. Have fun! :)
2007-09-28 04:40:45 · answer #7 · answered by somebody 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
if they are cleaning themselves and you can wean them slowly , cant see any problems brining them home. You can get milk ppwder made for for orphaned kittens ect, They will soon be eating solids anyway, keep them indoors as they will be prone to cat flu ( can prove fatal.) and other desieases. 3 month is the ideal age anyway, but if you can cope and take them home, do so. best of luck.
2007-09-28 04:37:32 · answer #8 · answered by cassy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry, but no, it's not ok. Kittens need at least 10 weeks with their mothers. It may sound funny, but they need it for their psychological development. Did you ever see a cat who sucks and kneads at anything soft like a wool sweater? It's a sign the cat was taken from mom too early. If you want a cat that's confident, not afraid when relieving itself or eating, then give it the time it needs with its mother -- 10 to 12 weeks.
2007-09-28 04:47:44 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes just as long as they're probably weaned. If you visit your nearest Vet you'll find info pack relating to care for your kitten. Don't let them outdoors until they've had their vaccinations but Vet leaflet will explain it all in greater details.
2007-09-28 04:40:39 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋