Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 5 months and 11 days old
My 5 month old kitten keeps nursing on her mother. They both have been fixed. Is the kitten getting anything and when will the kitten quit.
2 Answers
Published on January 18th, 2016
the kitten is not getting any milk if that's the question, it's a common behavior which is usually discouraged by the mother. In your case the mother obviously allows it but I wouldn't worry about that, even if it carries on for a long time.
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Published on July 25th, 2018
Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Babies find comfort in suckling and nursing. At 5 months Bacchu should be weaned. I would spay the mother or separate the 2 so the mother can dry up. If you aren't going to spay the mother I highly recommend neutering Bacchu by 6 months so they do not have kittens. I wish you the best!
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