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10 Interesting Kitten Facts

When kittens are born, their ear canals and eyes are closed.

1. Kittens are born deaf and blind

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2. Blue eyes are common in kittens

Kittens' blue-grey eyes often change to a more stable coloration after a year of life.

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Kittens get antibodies and nutrition from their mother's colostrum.

3. Mothers boost immunity.

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4. They cannot use the restroom alone

Most mothers will lick their kittens to encourage them to urinate and defecate.

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Kittens develop a vomeronasal organ at 4 weeks and have excellent hearing and smell.

5. Superior senses

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6. Three-week-old kittens start walking

Kittens don't start walking at three weeks of age, but they do begin to run and play the week after that.

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If the mother mates with more than one male, her kittens may not all have the same father.

7. Who’s the daddy?

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8. Kittens eat every 2 to 3 hours

Kittens must be fed every 2-3 hours, making bottle-feeding difficult.

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Cats knead their paws to stimulate milk flow during breastfeeding and for comfort when older.

9. Kneading serves a function

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10. Fleas are a serious problem

Fleas can spread diseases to kittens, who can't use flea creams.

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