Hi. I have a few questions. For those you don't remember me, I am the one whose cat (Fred) was killed by probably a coyote, a few days later took in a stray (Katie) that showed up on my doorstep, and 3 weeks later she gave birth to NINE kittens.
They're all doing AMAZINGLY well and are 5 1/2 weeks old. They eat wet and solid kitten food, nurse, use the litter box, and play like crazy!
I have some questions:
1. What age is it ok to give them to their new loving homes? I've read so many different things (8-10-12 weeks).
2. I cannot afford to take all of these kittens to a vet to get their shots - is it ok to wait until they are adopted and then the new mommies can take care of that?
3. Does the mom cat get depressed when her babies leave? Do the babies get sad too? Ugh!
Thanks for your help!
Jami
East Stroudsburg, PA
They're all doing AMAZINGLY well and are 5 1/2 weeks old. They eat wet and solid kitten food, nurse, use the litter box, and play like crazy!
I have some questions:
1. What age is it ok to give them to their new loving homes? I've read so many different things (8-10-12 weeks).
2. I cannot afford to take all of these kittens to a vet to get their shots - is it ok to wait until they are adopted and then the new mommies can take care of that?
3. Does the mom cat get depressed when her babies leave? Do the babies get sad too? Ugh!
Thanks for your help!
Jami
East Stroudsburg, PA