Is my cat going be sad or depressed if I give her kittens away soon. They are already 7-8 weeks old, is it better to get rid of them sooner or is it better to keep them a little longer?
2007-10-21 11:18:20 · 14 answers · asked by china_kat 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
12 weeks is best , it is then your decision to find them homes. Before you remove them make sure they go toa good home and have had their vaccines.
Your cat will not be sad after the 12 weeks in the wild the kittens would have to fend for themselves.
Please make sure they are not going out for breeding purposes unless they are a registered breeder as so many cats are left abandoned these days. Also whoever takes them make them aware they need neutering.
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2007-10-21 11:25:43 · answer #1 · answered by bigbird_gem 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cats are usually ready to go at around 8 weeks old. Try to keep the kittens away from the mother a little bit each day, so she won't be too confused when the day comes. The mother WILL be depressed and confused for a little while, maybe a week or two. But she will get over it, don't worry. Well, Good Luck!!!
2007-10-21 11:40:06 · answer #2 · answered by Hollyberry♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When To Give Away Kittens
2016-10-21 09:32:43 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My experience is (and I've had plenty with this) that by time the kittens are 8-12 weeks old Mom cat has usually had enough of them and doesn't want a whole lot to do with them any more. I can't ever recall a mom getting upset when her kittens were gone. Unless they were too young and she was still attached to them.
2007-10-21 11:27:52 · answer #4 · answered by elyag43 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The kittens will probably suffer more from the separation from their siblings and mother at the same time. Try to get people to take a pair of them unless they already have cats in their homes.
Eight weeks is a good time. I think another month is too long.
2007-10-21 12:10:36 · answer #5 · answered by old cat lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I feel your pain my cat had a totel of 3 litters and each time shes depressed when they leave. But i learned that its better if u let them go faster just like a bandaid. rip it off fast lol. anyway. the first week i gave my kittens away my cat was looking for them all over my house i felt so bad for her but luckly my mom let me keep a kitten so that made my cat sammy better because she had one baby left but now she really hates nalla ( her baby) isnt that funny...
well good luck with the kittens =)
2007-10-21 11:29:30 · answer #6 · answered by danishvey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's recommended to re-home the kittens around 8 - 12 weeks old. Your adult cat will not be upset, especially if she still has a companion feline at home. Please get her spayed, and be careful about who you give the kittens to!
2007-10-21 11:24:47 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sooner. Between 6-8 weeks is the best. At around 8 weeks they lose the 'cute kitten' factor and start to become scruffy as they lose the kitten fur and stuff like that... It's a lot easier to give them away at 6 weeks becase people take them easier... If you keep them longer It might become easier but I highly doubt it. Your cat won't really be affected by giving them away. She may mope for a few days but chances are she will deal with it. And chances are you won't be able to give them all away so she will probably have a mate. If you can't give them all away please don't harm them. Try anyway possible to give them away and if you can't please keep them. Don't harm the kittens. And spay her please.
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2007-10-21 11:27:24 · answer #8 · answered by depressed_blue_sky 2 · 1⤊ 4⤋
About 8 weeks or more.... Nope...They won't be sad because the mother taught them everything they need to know when the grow up they could be able to fight. They Leave their mother soon or later.... Just like we leave our families but they leave when they're little.
2007-10-21 11:29:09 · answer #9 · answered by Sophia Crons 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are usually ready to go at 8 weeks of age. Their mom has taught them everything they need to know and it''s time to find them a great home.
Good luck!
2007-10-21 11:22:29 · answer #10 · answered by kismetsguardian 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋