Newborn kittens shouldn’t be picked up until they are at least 2 weeks of age, because the mother needs to feel comfortable enough to teach them important life skills. Keep a kitten around its mother for as long as possible withhelp from a practicing veterinarian in this free video on pet care. Expert: Robert Sidorsky, DVM Bio: Dr. Robert Sidorsky has been a practicing veterinarian for more than 25 years. Filmmaker: Christian Munoz-Donoso