How long do cats breast feed?

Answer by  Elina (123)

Four weeks is minimum time. After that you can start adding some canned food. It is best to let the kitten feed on mom's milk up to 12 weeks.

Answer by  ThornGenX (23)

Most sources I have read, heard or watched recommend that the kitten or kittens stay with the mother for at least eight weeks. Many breeders have been known to refuse to sell kittens before twelve weeks to get mother's milk benefits that include antibodies as well as cat socialization skills.

Answer by  cosmicturk22 (43)

Domesticated house cats and feral cats that retain their litters will breast feed there kittens for up to 4 months. During this time if the mother cat will (if possible) bring bake small dead animals to teach the kittens the taste of blood. The mother will also teach them hunting skills before weaning the litter entirely.

Answer by  whoareyou (3483)

Typically your cat should only breast feed a month or so. As soon you start to see/feel the teeth, they should be eating canned food, slowly switching to dry. Some cats, especially those taken from mom too soon, but others as well, will want to continue breast feeding forever, and may even suck on blankets/their own nipples.

Answer by  Anonymous

NO this cant be!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Answer by  Anonymous

We kept a kitten who is now 6 months old and still nurses when he wants to fall asleep! It's adorable, the mom loves it.

Answer by  Anonymous

My cat is still feeding her kitten at least once a day, the kitten is 16 weeks old!!