Is 6 weeks old too early for kittens to go to their new homes?

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I brought my 6 week old kittens to the vet for desorming/shots. I was told by 2 different vets that they could be placed in their new homes right now (7 wks in 3 days). Eating wet/hard food/litter trained. One lil girl left today... But a "breeder" friend of mine said its too early and to wait until 8 weeks minimum? She freaked me out! Now im panicking! Was it ok to listen to the vet who suggested 6-8 weeks as perfectly fine to let them go to their new homes or is this breeder right?! Pet's info: Cat | Siamese | Female | unspayed | 8 lbs

Makenzie Kurth, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This is the pet peeve of all veterinarians I know. In general, I recommend taking the advice of people who have advanced degrees in animal health and medicine. Breeders have no required certifications or education, and often no actual evidence for their recommendations. In this specific case, I will say that for PUPPIES, I prefer 8 weeks of age. However kittens seem to be able to wean, transition to kibbles, and potty train earlier than dogs. Six weeks with their first vaccine and deworming on board is a perfectly safe and reasonable time to get kittens into their new homes! Best wishes to you, the kittens, and their new families!

Is 6 weeks old too early for kittens to go to their new homes?

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