Cat Behaviour Articles

Kittens start life with a tiny stomach, about the size of a human thumbnail. However, their bodies develop at such a rapid rate that they require different amounts of nutrition during specific growth phases. In this article, WHISKAS answers some common questions kitten owners have around how often they should feed their kittens and how much wet or dry food to give them.

As the proud owner of a new kitten, you’ll want to make your home as welcoming a place for them as possible. The best way to do this is to understand why your feline friend behaves the way they do.

Your kitten is a born explorer. By allowing them to explore their environment, you’ll help them establish a safe and secure territory. Their naturally inquisitive nature can also get them into scrapes, so keep your eyes open for potential dangers, such as:

Will your kitten be an indoor or an outdoor cat? By understanding their natural instincts, you can make sure they have a happy life wherever they roam.

Kittens have an incredibly rapid period of growth and development in their first few weeks of life. They are born with the eyes and ears closed. They cannot walk but they crawl on their tummies and rely on their developing sense of smell to find Mum and feed from them.

Your cat's eyes and ears are highly sensitive, just like those of their big cat cousins in the wild. Sharp eyesight makes them a natural hunter, while their acute hearing helps them pick up the tiny sounds of their prey moving around.