Kittens Sometimes Suck Their Thumbs 
I had no idea that kittens sometimes suck their thumbs. It is probably unusual but this video is good evidence it happens and it confirms that cats seek pacifiers just like people. please continue reading
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Kittens Sometimes Suck Their Thumbs
How do cats wean their kittens?
The mother starts the weaning process about four weeks after birth. She makes suckling more difficult. She does this by avoiding her kittens and; adopting body postures which makes her nipples less accessible. This process takes place over about three … please continue reading
Wean Cats at Fourteen Weeks of Age
Kittens should be weaned at fourteen weeks. The current recommended weaning age is twelve weeks. I am told that kittens can be weaned as young as eight-weeks-of-age in the United States. Early weaning increases aggression and stereotypic behaviour in cats. … please continue reading
Cat “kisses” teddy bear
This cat is not kissing! A domestic cat suckling a teddy bear is not as unusual as it looks. The cat is still suckling and the argument is that the cat has been weaned too early and is suckling on … please continue reading
My Cat Suckles Me (video)
My foster cat suckles on my clothes while I am wearing them. It seems it has to be on my clothes and the clothes have to be on me. He does this when I am in bed working or snoozing … please continue reading
My cat suckles on my arm. Advice please.
What is Happening. A Visitor’s Question. I adopted a somewhat shy, 6-month-old kitten 4 years ago. From the time I could get her into my lap, she would suck my forearms like a Hoover. Even now, she has a go … please continue reading
Mother-Kitten Relationship
DW emailed a nice photograph of what appears to be mother and father cats with their offspring. In groups, sometimes the mothers receive support from other female cats… There appears to be at least seven kittens, six of which are … please continue reading
Kitten sucks on earlobe thinking it’s his mother’s nipple
by Olyn (London, UK) This is our new British Shorthair kitten Merlin. He likes to wake his new mother up by sucking on her earlobe. To date no milk has been found but the search continues! Here is the video: … please continue reading