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Kittens usually begin the weaning process around 4-6 weeks of age. They begin by taking an interest, or picking at their mother's solid food. At this age they will still be suckling and getting nutrients from their mother, but putting a tiny bit of wet food down every few hours will entice them to eat. You could see if they will lick food off your fingertip or off their own paws. This first stage can take several days.

Mushed up wet food, or wet food that is throughly mixed with a little water or kitten milk is the best type of food for them right now. It is easy for them to eat and digest. It is advisable not to try dry food as, even softened with water, kittens may still not be able to eat it. As the kittens get older and bigger, you can slowly decrease the amount of water or kitten milk you use in the food, and leave slightly larger chunks for them to chew.

Be sure to feed them from a plate and not a bowl, as it is easier for the kittens to pick up the food.

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kittens are weaned at 8 weeks at 7 weeks you can start offering wet food but they cant leave mummy until 10 weeks of age

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No you can not give a four week old kittens dry kitten food

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NO, you need to feed them milk. Get some kitten milk substitute at a veterinarian or other animal supply store.

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No 3 week old kittens are too young to drink anything but their mother's milk

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