[header] How to teach a kitten to play nice [title] Keep a young kitten with its mother and siblings. [step] A kitten should be kept with its littermates and mother for at least 12 weeks. A kitten can learn how to play nice most effectively from its mother and its siblings, so you need to give it time to get this education.
[header] How to teach a kitten to play nice [title] Keep a young kitten with its mother and siblings. [step] A kitten should be kept with its littermates and mother for at least 12 weeks. A kitten can learn how to play nice most effectively from its mother and its siblings, so you need to give it time to get this education.
When playing with its siblings or nursing from its mother, the kitten learns how hard it can bite before the others respond negatively and stop the behavior. [substeps] A kitten that it taken away from its mother and siblings too soon will not have the advantage of this important teaching and learning period. Kittens should never be left with their mothers because it will irritate them and they will be more reluctant to get away from their mother. [title] Keep young kittens near their mother's body. A kitten's mother should provide enough room so that the kitten can get comfortable. [substeps] A young kitten will need consistent access to the mother's lap. Talk to your veterinarian about a good way to let the mother know that the kitten is in need. [substeps] You will need to allow the mother to adjust to the new kitten's environment.