Why does my 10-week-old kitten sleep so much?
While the number of hours kittens sleep may seem excessive to new kitten owners, oversleeping in kittens is usually not cause to worry. If you notice your sleepy kitten seems to be low on energy when he is awake or if the amount he sleeps increases, this can indicate a medical problem, such as anemia.
How old is a 10 week old kitten?
At 10 weeks old, the kittens are grown up and fully mobile! They are ready to go to their new homes—as long as they’ve been spayed or neutered and socialized. If you’ve raised the kittens from newborn to this point, congratulations! You’ve done the hard work that will allow them to thrive as healthy and happy cats.
What should I do when my kitten is 8 weeks old?
Your veterinarian will let you know the best schedule for your kitten’s vaccines. She will also discuss de-worming and flea prevention. Some veterinarians will recommend spay or neuter procedures as early as 8 weeks. Ask your veterinarian’s advice at your first appointment.
How much and how often do I Feed my 10 week old kitten?
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When to get a kitten spayed or neutered?
Some veterinarians will recommend spay or neuter procedures as early as 8 weeks. Ask your veterinarian’s advice at your first appointment. Cats come equipped with 18 perfectly shaped claws (some will sport a couple more), and your little kitten wants to explore his world by stretching his needle-sharp devices on all kinds of new surfaces.
What should I do with my 10 week old kitten?
Between 10 and 12 weeks old is when kittens are at their most playful. Spending at least 30 minutes a day playing with your kitty is going to help you bond with them. They also need the exercise and outlet for some of that explosive energy (it’s either through playing or on your furniture). Personally, laser pointers are my favorite cat toys.
When to take kittens away from a mother cat?
However, you have to wait until the kittens are at least 12 weeks old before taking them away from their mothers. This schedule will help both the mother cat and the kittens to have happy, separate lives of their own.
How often should I Feed my 8 week old kitten?
Kitten Feeding. Your kitten most likely weaned off her mother’s milk and started eating solid food at about 8 weeks old. By the time you bring her home, she should be eating solid canned food or kibble-about 4 times a day.
When to let a kitten go to a new home?
Kittens continue learning normal cat behavior from their mother until well into their tenth week, says Petful, so in order to give each kitten the best chance of becoming a well-adjusted cat, it’s best to wait until at least ten weeks before allowing her to go to a new home.
