How long can kittens go without feeding?

Hi everyone, I’ve got a question. Since I have a 3-month-old kitten, I’m wondering how long they stay a kitten for.

Thanks to anyone who replies 🙄

Before you start moaning for no reason, just have a look at the date on this post: it’s 335 days old!

OK. That’s good news for the little ones if the mum has come back.

Make sure she’s looking after them properly. If she ever happens to neglect one or more of the kittens, the link Sevv provided will come in handy.

Now, once they are past 3 months (the approximate time for the kittens to be weaned), make sure you plan to have your girl spayed.

Stay calm — Zanaya wasn't having a go at you, she was just a bit blunt, that's all.

I've got a few quick questions:

First of all, why did you let your cat have a litter instead of getting her spayed? Especially if she goes outside... You're taking a real risk letting her roam like that. I hope she's at least microchipped.

Anyway. Did you do any research before letting her have kittens? I'm asking because it's really not normal for your cat and her kittens to already have access to the outside. Even if she's an outdoor cat, you should have set up a cosy spot indoors — somewhere warm, with a litter tray and company — and kept them all inside while the mother was raising her young.

Because at that age, all a kitten needs is its mother.

I hope she comes back soon — the kittens' survival depends on it.

What you need to do now, as Zanaya said, is go and get some milk — proper kitten milk formula, mind you — and give them some in the meantime. If she does come back but ignores her kittens, then it'll be entirely down to you to step in as their mother. You'll need to feed them, but also help raise them...

I'd been abroad for three weeks and my neighbours were coming round to feed her, and on the 21st they sent me a message saying she'd just had three kittens under their lean-to. She's normally on the pill so I've no idea how she ended up pregnant. So since I only got back yesterday morning, I was a bit caught off guard because I wasn't here. I went round this morning and they were all in a bag together with the mother, but my cat has never used a litter tray — she's always been outside. I've tried getting her used to one but with no luck.

Anyway, the kittens are doing well :)

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Keep calm, Zanaya wasn't having a go at you, she was just being a bit harsh, but anyway.

I've got a few questions;

First off, why did you let your cat have a litter instead of getting her spayed? Especially if she's an outdoor cat... You’re taking a massive risk letting her out like that. I hope she’s at least microchipped.

Anyway. Did you do even a bit of research before having this litter? I’m asking because it’s not right that your cat and her kittens already have access to the outdoors. Even if she’s an outdoor cat, you should have set up a warm spot inside, somewhere nice and toasty with a litter tray and everything, and kept them all in while the mother raises her kittens.

Because at that age, all a kitten needs is its mother.

I hope she comes back soon, the kittens' survival depends on it.

What you need to do now, as Zanaya said, is go and buy some milk (proper specialist kitten milk, mind), and give them some in the meantime. If she comes back but ignores her kittens, it’ll be entirely up to you to step in for their mother. You’ll have to feed them, but also raise them yourself...