Can you worm your kitten at 2 weeks?

Answer 1

That would depend on the drug used, but it's typically not recommended to deworm kittens until about 3 weeks of age due to the lifecycle of the parasites that should be targetted in a kitten that young (roundworms) and the drugs that can be safely used in kittens.

There are of course other parasites that can cause issues in kittens under 3 weeks of age, but you cannot purchase over-the-counter medications for them nor can you diagnose them simply by looking at feces for worms.

Answer 2

Are they from your domestic cat? If so, and mom is comfortable enough with you being around the kittens then, there should be no problems at all. If you notice mom getting anxious, put the kittens back with her. She will wash them well after you touched them though.

Answer 3

No. Kittens cannot leave their mother so young. Kittens this age have only begun to wobble around on their legs, and are just beginning to hear and see. A kitten may not even have teeth yet at this age. They are still dependant on their mother, or an experienced carer if the mother is not around for some reason.

Kittens should only be taken away from their litter-mates and mother about ten to twelve weeks old.

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.

Answer 4

You can get worming food, or give them a tablet.