4–8 weeks
Junior
Weaning age — and the single most important socialisation window of their life. What they meet now decides the cat they become.
4–8
weeks old
How to tell they’re a Junior
Eating solid food on their own
Running, climbing, and pouncing
Using the litter box reliably
Adult eye colour starting to come in
450–900 g
What they need right now
Wet food four times a day
Free-feed kitten kibble alongside it. Water always available in a shallow dish.
Handle them every single day
Multiple short, gentle sessions. Different people, sounds, and surfaces. This window closes near 9 weeks.
First vaccine at 6–8 weeks
FVRCP, then boosters every 3–4 weeks. Keep deworming on schedule.
Play with wand toys, not hands
Hands as toys now means biting later. Ten minutes, several times a day.
One litter box per kitten, plus one
Low sides, non-clumping litter while they are still tasting everything.
Call us if you see any of this
Don’t wait to see if it improves. We answer 24/7.
Hiding, hissing, or flinching from touch
Not gaining weight once weaned
Runny eyes or nose that will not clear
Pot belly with a dull coat — usually worms
Limping or a leg they will not use
Resource library
Everything that applies to this stage. Items marked in production are on the way.