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Kittens cannot survive on their own around the same age as puppies when they are taken to new homes, but twelve weeks is probably the most reasonable. A kitten can then function almost to its full potential and would have learned many behavioral and social skills from its family. They will learn all about grooming and litterbox-use and will learn how to groom, share and play with litter-mates during this time. Taking a kitten away earlier could lead to behaviour issues when it is older.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoA kitten should be fully weaned before removed from its mother.
Usually it's a general rule not to remove a kitten from its mom before 12 weeks of age, although weaning may begin weeks earlier.
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∙ 12y agoKittens should be 12 weeks old when they can leave their mothers.
Sadly, too many kittens are taken away from their mothers too early, usually around six to eight weeks old (some kittens aren't even weaned properly at that age). They have had no chance to learn what behaviour is good or bad, and behavioral problems will become apparent as the kitten gets older which, often, are difficult to correct.
Kittens six to eight weeks old have not learned any important socialisation or behaviour skills yet, which kittens learn from eight weeks onwards. During this time kittens will learn how to play and interact with their littermates, mother and any other animals and humans in the house.
They will learn what behaviour is acceptable and what is not from their mother, and will learn how to play and share with their littermates. They will also learn about grooming and litterbox use at this crucial time. Most kittens are well socialised by the time they are twelve weeks old, and are very likely to grow into very gentle and affectionate pets.
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∙ 12y agoAnswer
It's best to make sure kitten is weaned from it's mother and on regular food, as well as given time to socialize with its litter-mates and humans. The best time is twelve weeks old.
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∙ 13y agoThe best time is eight weeks at the earliest, although the ideal time is twelve weeks.
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Your kitten just came to your house yesterday he is not eating or drinking or peeing?
I'll answer the question that seems to be asked here; What do you if your kitten is not eating, drinking, or peeing after the day you bring it home? Well, there are three things; stress from just being brought home, maybe a small cold, or a disease. The most likely is the stress from being brought home. The kitten needs time to get used to its new surroundings. If you think a cold may be coming on, monitor the kitten a little bit more. If you see symptoms of ANYTHING, call your local vet.
How do you make a kitten age slowly?
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What age does a kitten quit its whining?
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What age does a girl kitten become fertile?
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