Weaning Kittens

Gray, long hair kitten portrait

Supplies Needed for Weaning Kittens

Summary The supplies needed for kittens who are weaning are fewer than those needed for bottle kittens. Nonetheless, gathering the supplies, especially for first-time caregivers, is much easier and efficient…

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Young tortoiseshell kitten lying on her side and looking at camera

The Kitten Weaning Process

Summary The weaning process may be different for each kitten, even those in the same litter. Therefore, it’s important to learn about different weaning approaches in terms of timing and…

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Orange kitten lying down

Weaning — a Critical Time for Orphaned Kittens

Summary Weaning is an important milestone when kittens transition from the queen’s milk or kitten milk replacement formula to solid kitten food (wet and dry). It may not come easily…

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Portrait of short hair black kitten

Problems to Watch for in Weaning Kittens

Summary Carefully observing the daily changes of weaned kittens from their weight and eating, defecating and urinating habits to energy level is essential. Such changes can be the first indication…

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Gray tabby kitten in a cardboard box

Space Needs of Weaning Kittens

Summary Kittens can usually be confined to a small space until they are almost 4 weeks old and begin weaning. At this time, they are learning to eat on their…

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Brown tabby kitten on her back looking up

Daily Care of Weaning Kittens

Summary Caring for weaning kittens is usually less intense than caring for bottle kittens. Some aspects of caring for bottle kittens are no longer part of the daily routine; other…

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