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How Long Till Kittens Can Eat Solid Food?

My cat has just given birth to 3 kittens and we think they are 2and a half to 3 weeks old and we wanted to know how long until they can have solid

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    Mother milk is very much needed for the kittens up to 5-6 weeks. This can protect them against infections. Kittens start to grow very rapidly after 2 weeks. They start to play and fight with their mates. They start taking some solid/semi solid foods after 4 weeks of their age and after 7-8 weeks can take all solid foods designed for the.
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    Getvet 

    answered 1 year ago

      I would recommend around 4 weeks start softening hard food and let them gradually start eating hard food around 7 weeks. Taking care of a new kitten can be somewhat of a difficult task at first, but it is well worth it.
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      Layla17 

      answered 1 year ago

        Usually about six to eight weeks after birth you should first make sure that they are eating solids well before weaning them from the mother because they need proper nutrition and if you wean them to early sometimes they will start sucking on things like clothing or covers even as a adult cat.
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        Tigerheart 

        answered 1 year ago

        Maybe 6-7 weeks then put food out there and if they don't wait a few more days then try again.
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        Bcar0804 

        answered 1 year ago

        I would say about 6-8 weeks old. Good Luck Chuck!!!
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        Guest 

        answered 8 months ago

          I think that 7-6 too i have six!
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          Guest 

          answered 7 months ago

          Does anyone have any suggestions on raising an orphaned 2 week old kitten?  I know to keep her warm, feed every 2-3, stimulate the bladder and bowels.  Any tips would be greatly appreciated.
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          Guest 

          answered 7 months ago

          About two years
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          Guest 

          answered 7 months ago

          I dont know but I would say abou+ 4-8 weeks like soft food at 4 weeks and then get them into hard food at 7-8 weeks
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          Guest 

          answered 6 months ago

          Till there teeth grow out properly
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          Guest 

          answered 4 months ago

            Well... My i have 5 kittens and there pretty cute bt i havent feed them solids yet about 4 weeks -slightly mushed up
            then about 8 weeks for chopped up solids
            After about 9-10 weeks your kitten will be able to eat solids- but make sure you buy kitten food and not adults...

            Ya and GOOD lUCK WITH YOUR CUTE AND CUDDLY KITTENS

            BYE FOR NOW -catlover#1
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            Guest 

            answered 3 months ago

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