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Subject:	Animals and weaning (again)
From:	"Mazgelis, Elaine" <[log in to unmask]>
Reply To:	Lactation Information and Discussion <[log in to unmask]>
Date:	Mon, 7 Jun 2010 18:06:09 -0400
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The recommendation to wean an animal before it is ready doesn't even
make sense. 
All animals nurse until the mother gives them a swat - or a kick - or a
bite.
I seriously wonder what veterinarian would give advice to interfere with
a natural process. 
And yes, I have seen many cats who were weaned to early and from then
on, they suck on everything - ear lobes, cheeks.
I think the natural weaning age for kittens is about 4 - 6 months, with
the help of swats from the mother.

Elaine Mazgelis, RD, IBCLC
(the animal lover)
Cambridge-Somerville WIC
USA

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