WEANING KITTENS - Both with Mother and Bottle Fed

Do you want to know all about weaning kittens? 🐱👇 If you watch the video here at AnimalWised on how to wean kittens, when they need to stop suckling at their mother or, if they are orphaned kittens, when to start introducing solid food. During the first three weeks, the ideal is for the kitten to feed only on their mother's milk, starting with colostrum, the initial milk produced by the mother. If the mother is not present, either through abandonment or becoming orphaned, then we will need to bottle feed them with suitably formulated milk. Asking your veterinarian about the right formula of kitten milk before weaning is advised. If you want to know more about feeding a newborn kitten, then you can find some additional background information here:
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[@adinabirceanu3333]

Three weeks is TOO EARLY to star weaning a kitten

[@strawberry_milk5193]

OMG! Yess! Kittens should be weaned at around 5 weeks old. I recommend Kitten Lady. Shes a professional kitten researcher, and knows tons about weaned kittens.

[@sjneow]

@@strawberry_milk5193 funny enough Kitten Lady has an older video that says to start weaning at 4 weeks

[@Laigaa]

Exactly should he 4-5 weeks

[@alexandrakennedy8078]

I foster pregnant cats, cats with kittens and kittens on their own for our local shelter. I love helping them grew and get them ready for their forever homes. I get them used to being held, use the litter box, not to bite, like getting brushed and get used to being around dogs or anything else I can think of they may have in their new Forever Home. I'm lucky that I get new kittens every 2 -3 months but it's sad that so many need a home that may not get one

[@90scarguy]

Few months ago I got a kitten and it never shut up, even after beating its ass a few times it kept it up. So I took it to the woods and tossed it, good luck to that kitten.

[@franscene23]

@@90scarguy may you get that in return

[@wiliss3670]

Great vid.. thank you.. these little babies ate so precious.

[@azazel00060]

Kittens are just Adorable. Awesome video

[@susanflowers7969]

Thank you! That was very helpful and I appreciate it.

[@PawMeow]

They are so sweet. I wanna adopt all of them lol

[@rachaelb9164]

I agree that 3 weeks is too early. We have a stray litter that we’re bottle feeding and they’re about 4 1/2 to 5 weeks old and only a couple have any interest in food. One just wouldn’t suckle anymore and just chewed on the nipple and tried to bite my hand lol. He obviously was ready for food. They were pretty sick when we got them (mom abandoned them and just wouldn’t care for them anymore) so they may be a bit delayed.

[@dreamedrealityinc]

I have 4 kittens with a young mother and started at about 3.5 weeks introducing them to the 2nd step weening formula. I figured that would be an easier transition than canned wet food. I started with syringe and they generally hated that, but they didn’t understand the concept of a saucer. Into week 4 I could get 2-3 of them to eat from the syringe because they discovered it doubled as a teething tool. It’s now week 5 and I have 2 who are regularly willing to drink the weening milk from a saucer and 2 who refuse. One of which still refuses the syringe as well. I know we’re supposed to go at their pace, but I do worry for their mother because she herself is only about a year old and I don’t think she’s producing well. They’re also causing tissue damage with their teeth which I’m worried will lead to mastitis. I’m really only taking care of them because they showed up on my porch, so I can’t afford to take them to a vet until the 12 week mark when I’ll get them fixed and adopted but… am I doing it wrong? Should I only be trying to give them canned wet food? I thought weening milk was what you were supposed to do

[@dreamedrealityinc]

Also I can’t leave the saucers of milk out without monitoring because their mother comes and eats it. She’s so smitten with the weening milk that I’m now having trouble getting her to even eat kitten kibble… it’s a mess

[@sarahhavle113]

They are probably just use to moms milk. I would definitely try mixing wet kitten food mixed with formula, as cats are carnivores. You may have to put some on your finger and let them lick it off at first. I'm about to be going through the same!

[@thisGuy481]

This is crazy, I am experiencing this almost exact thing right now. They kinda need to start eating ASAP at 4-5 weeks old because their mom is feeding them less and less because they fight at the nipple so bad it's hurting her but only 2/5 kittens of mine are interested in food with 1 of them being actually very scared and stressed by the food saucer

[@cherylwilliams5035]

Thank you

[@JustUsSystemInc]

I’m waiting on my kitten to stop weening. Can’t wait for my new baby. Already named him Batman.

[@erinallen7082]

Aww, what a cute name.

[@mari.elle_]

My Cat’s kitten is 15 weeks now and still nursing. And the mom has no problem with it. Kitten also eats plenty of solid food throughout the day. I’m worried she’ll still be trying to nurse from her mom well into adulthood.

[@susanmcewan721]

Excellent video. My daughter has a kitten that lives in a flat; as she gets older is a more playful environment better for it? Can you get the pipettes in pet shops pls, ?

[@saimoooo]

Adorable 😍

[@coolicebeybladevideoschill3080]

That video was super cool yo cool🐱🐱🐱😀😀😀😀😝

[@SpeedySnails]

I have a four week (possibly going on five weeks) kitten that will eat wet kitten food mixed with the KMR. But she won't lap the milk on its own, only drinks it from the bottle. Is this okay or should I stop giving the wet food until she laps the milk?

[@katherinedemerson8817]

@AnimalWised: How (and when) does a barn cat or outdoor cat wean her kittens on her own? When does she start bringing them birds & small mammals to eat, or how is it done ( by the mama cat)?

[@darkwitch8648]

Mom Cats should wean their Kittens by weeks 4-6. But really it's on the Cat whenever it decides to do it. Around the same time Mom Cat will begin training their kittens to hunt by bringing dead animals followed by live animals.

[@mattchristensen9899]

I have a roughly 4 week (we think) old kitten that was pushed out of litter by the mother. Been bottle feeding him and now are attempting to begin the process of weaning. He is very stubborn and only wants the bottle. Literally hunts for the bottle or tries to nurse/bite your hand. Any tips that might help?

[@sarahevelyn3195]

I recommend watching kitten lady’s video, you could mix in a bit of food with his kitten formula and bottle feeding him. Then you could mix kitten formula and food and put it in a plate, if he won’t eat it, try to feed him with your finger as they associate your finger with food. Wait till he is ready! I recommend starting the weaning process at 5 weeks old for him. Always supplement with a bottle for the first few days just to make sure he’s full. Hope this helps!

[@SunnyvaleTrailerParkSupervisor]

Doing research thanks for the good video ")

[@Jaxsonwrestles]

Me too

[@cauthbodva2037]

I have two kittens about 4.5 weeks. One kitten is going to town on wet food. I have moist kitten kibble out too. The other kitten has no interest in food. I have been dipping my finger in the wet food and bringing up to her mouth. No interest. She's nursing still. I also haven't noticed them pooping. I assume that they are somewhere in the room I have them in. They're peeing fine. I would assume that they are going properly because they're eating. Maybe mom is still cleaning them well they're with her. I love them so much, I want to know they're okay. They play and love attention from me. Any suggestions would be great. Thanks.

[@laurenoconnor6047]

My baby is 8 month and still try to suckle of mum cat not sure what tor try anymore keeps me up most nights as mum cat comes to me to get her away she was never good at telling them when they were babies any help please

[@mischka54]

I have taken in a homeless cat who produced 3 kittens. They’re now 5 weeks old. One is eating kitten soft food but the other 2 aren’t interested at all. If I put various dishes of food down to encourage them, then Mum cat eats it all! I’ve tried putting a tiny bit on their lips to encourage them but no luck. I don’t want to separate them for feeding only yet so am waiting to see what happens. I also have special kitten kibble down too which the Mum doesn’t gobble up! I have been worried that they’re not weaning but I realise now it may be a bit early for the 2 babies.

[@tararowles8308]

I was given a kitten at 1 week old. The mother took pride in her for 2 days and then mom/ baby disappeared. Baby reappeared without mom after 2 days. The last that have her to me has her for about 2 days before I took her. Miracle (kitten) is now about 10 weeks and still shows no interest in regular food. Vet doesn't seem worried yet. What do I do to help her?

[@FluttershyBabb]

Awwww 😻😻😻😻😻😻

[@sykotikmommy]

We found a kitten that was abandoned and was less than a week old. Still had the umbilical cord. We have been trying to offer food on plates and she won't touch it. She's going on 6 weeks old. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

[@lidiaasaravia3074]

Maybe she still needs milk, if not, try wet food, you make it at home by blending some steamed unsalted chicken ( leave some of he cooked a chicken juice) and some dry kitten food , and belnd until its a paste and serve

[@mykookie8354]

The kitten would have been less than 4 days old. You needed to bottle feed her with kitten milk replancement.

[@Thedionjai]

Do not feed them and start weaning them at three weeks of age you should do this between 4 to 6 weeks but preferably five weeks of age. It is incredibly dangerous to do it so early as it can be dangerous to the stomachs and can cause fatal

[@cherylshinault833]

My cat has abanbon them and there 3 weeks

[@kellys1722]

I have one question I have mom and 2 kittens, the kittens have just turned 9weeks old and although they eat dry and wet food mom will still let them suckle. Is this ok and will she stop feeding them eventually?

[@PerfectLyricsnikyah1]

Im trying to get my cats to stop sucking on her and it's hard get her a baby clothes that can button up by her titties

[@ashwinpremsundar2765]

she'll stop but it's fine even if she doesn't as long as she's being fed a good *kitten food*. I once knew a cat who was 7 months and still feeding on her mum. as long as everyone is well fed and healthy shouldn't be a problem

[@ModelsExInferis]

Didn't really need the information (interesting as it is I've no intention of ever breeding cats, there are too many poor babies without homes) I just wanted to coo over the kittens! 😻😻😻

[@wap9137]

Models Ex Inferis The info would be helpful, though, if you were to ever foster kittens who don’t have a mom.

[@dezzy151]

U never know when u pick up a stray and they end up having babies...that just happened to me...here for info, and the cute faces!!

[@Hercurlzrbadd]

How much milk should the cat drink in one sitting?

[@hannah_sanabria]

Can you bottle feed them even if they are drinking from their mom???

[@kaidynngreaves3]

that’s what i’m trying to find out too aha

[@paulawong6535]

My kitten is 12 weeks old and refuses solid food. She only wants mom's milk. Any help would be appreciated.

[@bulmachan1438]

Watch kitten lady he has good video to help

[@Nazneenk_07]

What kind of food should we feed kitten?

[@AnimalWised]

What age are talking about?

[@Nazneenk_07]

@@AnimalWised thanks for reply, and I just wanna know which company and what kind of food like liquid or solid should we give our kittens

[@korsol]

When do cats seperate themselfs ? How do we know this.

[@rp1645]

The mother abandoned them ( natural tuff love)

[@PawMeow]

Mother stops nursing their kittens at around 8-10th week. Feral and stray cats may not leave their kittens, they can continue live in a group, she will just stop nursing them and teach them how to hunt.

[@rp1645]

Paw meaw thank you for your input. I did not know good info. for feral cats.

[@human-5694]

Actually I don't think it's safe to wean kittens until their 5 weeks of age. Not all their teeth are grown in until then and it's definitely not safe to wean them at only three weeks!?

[@averiii2155]

The mother and kittens in the beginning look identical to the mother and the kittens she just birth

[@Arrio-hz3cy]

My 8 month cat is kneading on me for milk. He kneads on my belly.

[@ashwinpremsundar2765]

Mine does that too. He's almost 10 years old. It's usually just a sign of affection. Congratulations! He thinks of you as his mom

[@Arrio-hz3cy]

His mom isn't even dead but he think IM his mom but I am 😃

[@ashwinpremsundar2765]

@@Arrio-hz3cy That's nice to have a mum and her son in one house.

[@Arrio-hz3cy]

@@ashwinpremsundar2765 I have 8 cats tho

[@mandab2909]

No no no no no no nooooo. There is so much wrong with this video Pease.. everyone... DO NOT WEAN YOUR KITTEN/S BEFORE AT LEAST 4 weeks. A more comfortable age is 5 weeks as long as the kittens are healthy and eating good. If the kitten is having a hard time nursing or feeding formula then you need to wait to wean when they are eating better. Also... if you are bottle feeding... DO NOT give them straight solids. You need to make a slurry with about 1/4 can of wet food per full bottle to start with . Feed that to them for a few days and then SLOWLY introduce solids= wet food. When they're eating wet food, you always want to have formula on hand to make sure they are full. Just for the love of kittens... DO NOT feed them before 4 wks. 3 wks is wayyyy to young(and my personal opinion is the same for 4wks.. I prefer 5) their stomachs are not ready at that age to be able to digest it.

Exactly what I was looking for thank you.. kept coming across crazy women. Some real nut jobs out there

[@carolyndarling1281]

The information about weaning a cat at six to eight weeks is wrong. The correct info is 7 months. Weaning is not a stable Science and must be approached carefully. Mr Nesley J Louis,CET,DA,LA...

[@diegomittelstaedt5877]

That’s horribly wrong, reported for misinformation

[@guadalupesilva8980]

Yo no entiendo nada de nada

[@AnimalWised]

Toda la información en Español aquí: kzbin.info

[@tannisvines9190]

3 weeks is to early!!!

[@katymatjazy]

Deberian separar los imediatamente...nisiquiera debieron nacer nunca...y mucho menos amamantar se