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Is it normal for a 2-month-old kitten to still be nursing?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed

My kitten is 2 month old and still he suckle his mother's milk. Is it normal??

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Answered By Emily Fukuzato, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on May 8th, 2018

yes, this is absolutely normal for an 8 week old kitten. You can offer canned wet kitten food frequently as an option for the kitten and he/she will slowly transition to cat food, but for now, nursing at this age is very normal. Thank you for reaching out to Pet Coach.

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