Should the kittens at eight weeks still feed off mum?

At 16 weeks, are kittens still nursing or should they be weaned by then?

Kittens are typically weaned by 8 weeks of age, so by 16 weeks old, they should no longer be nursing and should be eating solid food.

How much are 1 month old kittens?

1 month old kittens should never be on sale; they are far too young. Kittens four weeks old are only just beginning to take interest in solid food, and are usually fully weaned around six to eight weeks. During and after eight weeks, kittens start to learn how to socialise and play with other cats and humans. Kittens should be only be on sale from when they are ten weeks old; eight weeks at the very earliest. Any earlier than that will cause the kitten to have behaviour problems when it is older and very difficult to manage and to curb such behaviour.

How long before a shitzu pup leaves his mother?

Puppies and Kittens should all be sold at the youngest age of eight weeks.

How pet cats raise their babies?

Kittens are born deaf, blind, toothless and completely dependant on the mother. The mother cat will feed them, clean them and lick under their tails to encourage them to toilet for the first four weeks of their lives. When the kittens are around three weeks old, kittens will begin to open their eyes, their hearing will develop and their milk teeth will start to come through. By four weeks, kittens are finding their feet. By six to eight weeks, kittens will start taking an interest their mother's food and should already be exploring the litter box. Kittens at this age learn what to do from their mother. Even during and after weaning, some kittens will still suckle from the mother. This is completely normal. Socialisation also starts around this time, and the kittens will continue to learn as late as twelve weeks old - which is one of the reasons kittens should stay with their mother and siblings until this time. These skills teach the kittens manners, not to be too rough in play (biting and scratching hurts!) and generally how to behave around other cats and people.

What age should kittens have their jabs?

Kittens have two initial set of injections; one at nine weeks and the second set at twelve weeks old.

If your cat had kittens 6 weeks ago are they meant to lose weight?

Kittens no and mother of the kittens no. The Cat should way more than usual because she is still nursing her kittens so the kittens can gain weight and grow :) Hope your new additions arent too much of a handfull

How long should you wait to separate a kitten from its mother?

It can vary depending on how developed the kitten is, but the best time to separate kittens from their mother is when the kittens are twelve weeks old. Ten weeks at the very earliest. At this age a kitten is be able to walk and run, its eyes are open and is able to eat solid cat food. Some kittens are not fully weaned, or know how to use the litter tray at eight weeks old. However, the most important reason for keeping kittens together until twelve weeks is socialisation. Kittens learn very important socialisation and behaviour skills 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.

How long do kittens have to stay with the mother?

Kittens should stay with their mother until they are twelve weeks old. Ten weeks at the very earliest.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.Cat pregnancy usually lasts 8-9 weeks from conception. Once born, the kittens can start weaning from about 6-7 weeks, its usually good to put off rehousing them until they are around 12 weeks old, as they get a chance to learn social and other skills.Until ten to twelve weeks old. Keeping kittens with their mothers and siblings until they are twelve weeks old is ideal.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.

Is it ethical to give kittens away at 6 weeks of age?

No, it is generally considered unethical to give kittens away at 6 weeks of age because they are still too young and dependent on their mother for proper care and socialization. Kittens should ideally stay with their mother and littermates until they are at least 8-12 weeks old to ensure they develop properly both physically and behaviorally.

At what age does a cat leave her kittens?

The best time to separate kittens from their mother is when the kittens are twelve to fourteen weeks old. 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. Some kittens are not yet fully weaned until after eight weeks. 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.

How old should kittens be when they are separated from their siblings?

Answer:The siblings aren't really as important as the mother, but both are still very important in order to learn social skills from eight to twelve weeks. They can leave the litter at 12 weeks old, although some breeders like to wait a few extra weeks.

What if the kitten doesn't have its mom and the kitten is 4 weeks old?

If the kitten is four weeks old, you still need to feed it formula kitten milk, which you can get at your local vets. The weaning process should begin at about five weeks, but it still needs the nursing experience to satisfy its suckling needs until it is about eight or ten weeks old. However, the best solution is to find another cat who has just had kittens, or still has kittens, but has strength and milk enough to feed an extra. Move the kitten to it's new "nursing mother" until 12 weeks. Cat's should not be without a nursing mother, or a professional before 12 weeks for many reasons. A mother cat will make the weaning process easier, and will teach the kitten how to groom itself, toilet training, and vital social skills.