I won't be rehoming my kittens until they are at least 14 weeks old and have had all their vaccinations.

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Tasha

Sarnajes Siamese

We rehome at 13 weeks. It's a 'strong recommendation' by the GCCF, but we choose to do it because we can be sure that they have gone through the various danger periods (first days, first weeks, first injections, second injections) and are properly weaned and litter trained. They cannot have their second injections until they are twelve weeks old and you need a week or so to monitor their reaction.

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With the spaying, you have to leave this until Mum has finished feeding her kittens because there is a possibility that her milk might dry up if you spay her whilst she's feeding.

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Very Correct our Nicola! Go to the top of the class me dear C.x.

I have to agree, ped or non ped 13/14 weeks following vaccination is the minimum age for a baby to leave Mum.

Pedigree kittens are indeed ready to leave for their homes at 13 weeks old. However, non-pedigree kittens can leave at 8 weeks if the owner is happy with their health & growth etc...The 13 week rule is to ensure that the second vaccinations have not caused an adverse reaction to the kittens.

Also bear in mind that in many other countries including the US, pedigree kittens actually leave at 9 weeks old after their FIRST vaccinations, and reputable breeders have obviously been happy with this for many years, and the cats haven't suffered as a result of being homed at this age.

I think common sense plays a part with non-pedigree kittens. If the kittens have been well cared for and they have been brought up on a healthy diet, then 8 weeks old can be a safe age to home them.

Jesus, i can not believe you sell unvaccinated cats??????? All of mine that I sell are vaccinated and that includes two thorough vet checks. So are you saying Clare that yours do not have a single vet visit before they go to their new homes ?????????????????

That's a lot of poo madeline (Tally Isham if thats you!), if you are gccf registered and not just Tica, you should know the rules on letting kits go below 13 weeks

13 weeks + and fully vaccinated and wormed. if for any reason i think a kitten is not ready at 13 weeks it will stop with me until i see them fit to leave, even if thats 16 weeks! get to have kitten cuddles longer then. LOL

i go tmy 2 mogs at 7.5 weeks. cleary too young but assumed this was the normal age back then.