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Quality Time With Mom Kittens should stay with their mom and littermates until at least 8 weeks of age. There are antibodies present in the queen's milk that protect nursing kittens from infectious disease. A young kitten has many things to learn. personal hygiene. proper play behavior. the social language of cats. litter pan etiquete. Kittens need positive contact with people during this time as well.
The Marista Veterinary Hospital in Los Angeles California has an article about Giving Birth to Kittens with photos
page update January 13, 2008