The effects of taking a cat away from her mother too early (under 8 weeks) can be seen in her first years of life. This is for many reasons, which will be discussed further in this article.
A kitten of 8 weeks or less relies upon its mother, naturally for its own survival. The mother is able to care and cater for every basic need, warmth, food and love. During this period, the mother is constantly building a positive relationship with the kitten by providing and nurturing. Because these needs are being met, the kitten develops into a physically and mentally healthy cat. However, if for one reason or another, the kitten is not able to remain with its mother for at least 8 weeks after its birth, then it will have an impact on its life.
Reasons as to why a cat may be taken away from its mother before this period, are plentiful and may include the following
If the kitten is taken away from her mother within an 8 week period of its birth, the first signs of its impact will be in the form of the cats behaviour. The cat may have abnormal eating habits, abnormal toileting habits, abnormal scratching behaviour. In addition to these, the cat may also form a maternal attachment to the owner, which can lead to many secondary problems. These may include extreme stress and depression when the cat is separated from its owner for any significant period of time. The cat may also develop an aggression towards people who are not its mother, or is perceived to pose a threat to its mother.
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