The first few weeks after birth, kittens closely interact with their mother and littermates. These interactions help them become more sociable, healthy, happy, and well-adjusted cats. Kittens are weaned and separated from their mother when they are 8 weeks old. Premature weaning can negatively affect their social, emotion, and physical development.
Many experts recommend adopting kittens in pairs to make the process of transition easier. Having somebody familiar around can help a lot in adjusting to everything that’s strange and familiar in their new home. They can spend time playing and exploring their new surroundings together. Companionship is often thought to be the best deterrent to development of destructive behaviors and mischief which are often fueled by boredom. A solitary cat can easily become bored and will try to find ways to entertain himself. More often than not, the entertainment usually involves scratching the carpet, chewing indoor plants and/or electrical cords, unrolling toilet paper, etc.
Do connect with your vet clinic North Dallas TX if you have concerns and/or queries about your pet’s behavior.
