Why do a Kittens Stay with Its Mother for 3 months?
- Anatoly Albert
- Apr 23, 2022
- 1 min read
Updated: Aug 9, 2022
Kittens should stay with their mothers for 12 to 14 weeks of age (3 months), for them to be properly developed physically and behaviorally.
Has a place to be a common misconception that kittens can be separated from their mothers as early as 8 weeks old... Need understand, kittens separated at this time are at risk for developmental, social, and health issues.
Instead, kittens should remain with their mothers until they are 12-14 weeks old!
By this age (and with proper human interaction and training), kittens should be able to go to the bathroom in an appropriate place (i.e. the litter box), play on their own instead of needing other littermates, they will have a fully developed immune system, should be fully vaccinated, and will not be a victim of unnecessary stress that comes from weaning too early.
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