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Like human babies, cats go through two stages of teething. Baby teeth start erupting at around three weeks of age, and between three and five months of age, the adult teeth start coming in.
Teething can be as uncomfortable for kittens as it is for babies. Although cats do not fuss and cry while their teeth are coming in, they may show behaviors that indicate discomfort such as chewing on inappropriate objects. PetStages makes a chewing toy called the Catnip Crunchy Chew Stick, which can help relieve the discomfort. The chew stick can be frozen, so it provides a firm chewing surface and the cold that can help ease the pain and irritation of teething. My cats have a bunch of PetStages toys, and they enjoy them very much. Be sure to check your kitten’s mouth every couple of days and make sure those teeth are coming in properly. If she stops eating or begins to act lethargic, get in touch with your vet right away. Cat expert and animal communicator JaneA Kelley is the webmaster and chief cat slave for Paws and Effect, a weekly cat advice column by cats, for cats and their people. |
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November 13th, 2009
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It takes three months for a young cat’s sleeping pattern to establish itself – and a newborn kitten will sleep pretty much day and night during that period. This sleep pattern probably evolved as a safety mechanism for survival, since a little defenseless kitten was better off asleep in the den than out roaming around. |
March 13th, 2009
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A cat who was spoiled with attention as a kitten has unrealistic expectations. If a kitten is showered with attention when he or she is little, if can turn him or her into a demanding and greedy adult cat. Love your kitty when small, but try not to go overboard! |
February 26th, 2009
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When a kitty is little it might seem funny that he or she nibbles on your fingers, but cats have sharp teeth and in excitement can bite hard enough to break the skin and really hurt you. So if a kitten does bite you, say “No!” sharply, stand up and walk away. |