Category:
Cattery Policies
At Purradox Sphynxery, kittens go to their new homes at a minimum of 14 weeks old. Here’s why this timing is important:
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| 1. Health & Development | By 14 weeks, kittens have completed their vaccination series, deworming schedule, and have had sufficient time to be evaluated for health issues. This timing ensures that they are healthy and fully prepared for their new home. |
| 2. Socialization | The additional weeks allow kittens to develop crucial social skills by interacting with their mother, siblings, and humans. This helps them adjust better to their new home environment and form strong bonds with their new family. |
| 3. Early Spay/Neuter | Kittens are spayed or neutered before adoption, which typically happens around 12 weeks or when they reach the appropriate weight. Allowing time for recovery ensures that they are fully healed and ready for a smooth transition. |
| 4. Litter Training & Behavior | By 14 weeks, kittens have mastered litter box training and basic behaviors, making the adjustment to a new home easier. This includes transitioning from a traditional litter box to a Litter Robot if applicable. |
| 5. Proper Weaning | Kittens are fully weaned from their mother by 8-10 weeks, but the additional time allows them to develop healthy eating habits and adjust to solid food without stress. |
For more information on why 14 weeks is the ideal age for adoption, visit our blog post “Why We Wait Until 14 Weeks to Send Sphynx Kittens to Their New Homes”.
