Separating puppies and kittens from their littermates and mother too early is not advised, and in many countries, is actually illegal. These animals can grow up with behavioural and health issues related to early separation anxiety.
8 Weeks
In certain small breeds, such as the Maltese variations, it is even recommended to wait until after 12 weeks.
8 Weeks
Some veterinarians even recommended waiting until after 10 weeks. By this age, kittens will have been naturally weaned by their mothers; their eyesight and hearing have fully developed, and they will have learned how to play and groom themselves properly.
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