Watching kittens grow up is an amazing experience as you watch them learn new skills and physically change. The development of teeth in kittens is a two phase process that begins at about 3 weeks of age and ends around 7 months of age. Kittens are similar to humans because they also have “baby teeth” and “adult teeth.” Kittens are born without teeth, which makes it easier … [Read more...]
Keeping Track of Kittens
Kittens are difficult to keep track of, especially when they are very young and small. Their curiosity is boundless and they find places so small that you can’t see them or fit your hand in to get them out! When we first adopted our kittens they were 2lb and 2.5lbs, which is pretty darn small! We adopted them on the day we moved into our new apartment, so the place was as … [Read more...]
Is Your Kitten Trying to Nurse or Suckle from You?
Our veterinarian estimated our kittens to be 8-10 weeks old when we adopted them. When I would try to snuggle with him, he would seek out my bare skin (usually my legs or arms) and he would frantically rub his nose and mouth over my skin. At first, I was confused, but I soon began to suspect that he was trying to nurse.This was my first time having kittens and I was both … [Read more...]
Kitten Proofing Your Home
Kittens are highly mobile and curious babies. During the first few months of life they can already eat, run, and play on their own. What they don’t have is knowledge of things that may harm them. Like a human baby, kittens learn by trying and they need our help to keep them safe while they explore their surroundings. During the first afternoon of having my own two kittens, … [Read more...]