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A kitten should stay with its mother for an absolute minimum of eight weeks and preferably 12 weeks. Although they may be weaned prior to eight weeks, they will still have the occasional need to nurse. kitten should stay with its mother for an absolute minimum of eight weeks and preferably 12 weeks. Although they may be weaned prior to eight weeks, they will still have the occasional need to nurse.
Length of Time. From the very beginning up to the end, when a mother cat is no longer ever nursing her kittens, weaning usually lasts from a month to about six weeks total. If a litter of kittens is on the fast track to eating solids, they may be completely weaned at a young and sprightly 8 weeks old. However, it is also common for kittens to finish weaning at around 10 weeks, as well. Remember, all kittens -- and mother cats -- are different.