{"id":463,"date":"2020-07-07T09:08:00","date_gmt":"2020-07-07T09:08:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/?p=463"},"modified":"2020-07-07T09:08:00","modified_gmt":"2020-07-07T09:08:00","slug":"how-long-does-it-take-for-a-kitten-to-forget-its-mother","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/how-long-does-it-take-for-a-kitten-to-forget-its-mother\/","title":{"rendered":"How long does it take for a kitten to forget its mother?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Mama cats and their kittens have a very special bond.\u00a0From the moment her kittens are born, mama cat will feel an immense sense of motherly love towards her babies.\u00a0It\u2019s hard to imagine that one day soon they\u2019ll actually \u2018forget\u2019 each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/how-long-does-it-take-for-a-kitten-to-forget-its-mother\/#A_kitten_is_dependent_on_its_mother\" title=\"A kitten is dependent on its mother\">A kitten is dependent on its mother<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/how-long-does-it-take-for-a-kitten-to-forget-its-mother\/#Keep_the_kitten_entertained\" title=\"Keep the kitten entertained\">Keep the kitten entertained<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/how-long-does-it-take-for-a-kitten-to-forget-its-mother\/#How_to_comfort_my_crying_kitten\" title=\"How to comfort my crying kitten?\">How to comfort my crying kitten?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/how-long-does-it-take-for-a-kitten-to-forget-its-mother\/#How_to_comfort_a_mourning_mother_cat\" title=\"How to comfort a mourning mother cat?\">How to comfort a mourning mother cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/how-long-does-it-take-for-a-kitten-to-forget-its-mother\/#What_do_I_do_if_my_kitten_has_separation_anxiety\" title=\"What do I do if my kitten has separation anxiety?\">What do I do if my kitten has separation anxiety?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_kitten_is_dependent_on_its_mother\"><\/span>A kitten is dependent on its mother<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For the first few months of the kitten\u2019s life, they\u2019re very dependent on their mom.\u00a0Kittens should NOT be separated from their mothers earlier than their 8<sup>th<\/sup> week. If kittens are separated too early, there\u2019s a big chance that they will not grow up to be well-adjusted cats.\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kittens who are taken away from their moms too early will not only suffer from nutritional deficiencies, they will also most likely suffer some behavioral problems.\u00a0That\u2019s because kittens learn how to be good kitties from their moms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When her kittens are taken away from her, mom <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/do-cats-cry\/\">cat will actually start crying<\/a> out.\u00a0 It could be because she\u2019s looking for her lost babies, or she\u2019s come back into heat again (cats get really loud when they want to make kittens).\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The longer the time she was able to spend with her kittens, the lesser time mama cat will actually need to move on.\u00a0 In a few day\u2019s time, mama cat will go back to her normal happy, care free self.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While the idea of never seeing your mom or child again is such a cold, and downright horrific for us humans, cats don\u2019t really feel the same way.\u00a0While mama cat and kitten do care for each other, it\u2019s only natural for kittens to one day become fully independent from mom.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is why mama cat will start to wean her kittens and by week 12, they\u2019ll be fully ready to move on to their new forever homes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Keep_the_kitten_entertained\"><\/span>Keep the kitten entertained<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the kitten is in her new home, they might miss their mom and siblings.\u00a0For a bit, they will meow and cry out.\u00a0This loneliness is normal.\u00a0Keep your kitten engaged and entertained by spending with them \u2013 although do teach them when is the appropriate time to play.\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cats are naturally nocturnal so train your kitty to play with you during the day time but nighttime is for sleeping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the best ways to keep your kitten from being lonely is to adopt at least one of their siblings too \u2013 if you can accommodate more than one new kitten.\u00a0Cats are not group animals, but they will appreciate having a friendly and familiar companion in their new environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another way for a cat to seem like they have \u201cforgotten\u201d their mama cat and brothers and sisters is when they are taken away from their mother and siblings too long \u2013 long enough for their scent to become unfamiliar, they\u2019ll start treating these family members as strangers.\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is because cats rely so much on their sense of smell.\u00a0A great way to see this in action is by taking one of your cats to the vet.\u00a0When you come back, the cat who was left at home may be confused by all of the new scents on your other cat and assume it\u2019s a whole new cat.\u00a0It\u2019s truly fascinating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[crp]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_comfort_my_crying_kitten\"><\/span><strong>How to comfort my crying kitten?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The first step to stopping your kitten from crying is to make sure that they are alright.\u00a0 If your kitten is hurt, contact your vet.\u00a0 If and once you\u2019ve checked that they are indeed, not in any sort of pain or illness, consider if they are hungry or cold.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If they are, feed them or give them a warm bottle of water wrapped in fluffy fabric.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the issue is none of the above, the most likely reason as to why your <a href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/how-long-do-kittens-cry-for-their-mother\/\">kitten is crying<\/a> and how you can comfort them is that they are lonely.&nbsp; As much as you can, play with your kitten.&nbsp; Let them experience as many new things as possible to keep them entertained and engaged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After you\u2019ve done all of these, but your kitten is still crying \u2013 sometimes it\u2019s best to teach them that crying out won\u2019t always give them what they want.&nbsp; Also, consider that some breeds are just naturally more talkative than others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_comfort_a_mourning_mother_cat\"><\/span><strong>How to comfort a mourning mother cat?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After your queen (mama) cat has lost her kittens, either by death or by adoption, if you notice drastic changes in their behavioral patterns, it\u2019s good to consider if your cat is going through a lot of grief.&nbsp; While your cat is mourning, they may start becoming louder than normal, lessen or increase their food intake or change their sleeping pattern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While you might feel the need to rush to your cat with help, sometimes, the best thing to do is to give them the time and space to mourn.&nbsp; Don\u2019t force attention on your cat if they don\u2019t want it, but encourage play as often as you can, and accommodate them when they desire your companionship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if you notice changes that are severe enough to be harmful, please consult your vet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_I_do_if_my_kitten_has_separation_anxiety\"><\/span><strong>What do I do if my kitten has separation anxiety?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Adapting to a new house and new people (and creatures) can be so stressful for kittens.&nbsp; Help them out by making sure the space they will be occupying is kitten proof \u2013 safe, relaxing and convenient for your new kitten.&nbsp; Introduce your kitten to the other members of the family gently and slowly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In due time, it is very natural for kittens to, as they say, leave the next.&nbsp; While mama cat and kitten may show signs of missing each other for the first few days, as soon as their scents wear off, they\u2019ll eventually move on and become ready to take on the rest of their lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/How-long-does-it-take-for-a-kitten-to-forget-its-mother_-pinterest-cover-01-1-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-466\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mama cats and their kittens have a very special bond.\u00a0From the moment her kittens are born, mama cat will feel an immense sense of motherly love towards her babies.\u00a0It\u2019s hard<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":464,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[8],"tags":[24],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v16.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>How long does it take for a kitten to forget its mother? 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