How Long Do Kittens Sleep?

If you have ever watched a kitten fall asleep, you may have noticed something strange: they can be completely exhausted one minute and wide awake again not long after. So how long do kittens actually sleep at a time? Kittens tend to sleep in short periods throughout the day and night, rather than following one … Read more

How Much Do Kittens Sleep?

There is something almost funny about watching a kitten sleep. One moment, they are running around the room as if they have endless energy. The next, they are curled up somewhere quiet, completely asleep. If you have ever looked at a sleeping kitten and wondered, “Is it normal for them to sleep this much?”, you … Read more

How to Tell How Old a Kitten Is

You look at a tiny kitten and immediately wonder: How old is this little one? Sometimes you know the answer because someone told you the kitten’s birthday. But sometimes you don’t. Maybe you found a kitten outside, adopted one without much background information, or simply have a very young cat whose age was never recorded. … Read more

When Can Kittens Leave Their Mom?

There is something exciting about bringing a kitten home. The tiny paws, the little face, the curiosity—it is easy to look at a young kitten and think, “I want to take you home right now.” But when it comes to kittens, being ready for a new home is about more than being small enough to … Read more

When Do Kittens Start Eating Food?

There is something funny about watching a tiny kitten discover a bowl of food for the first time. At first, the kitten may sniff it, step in it, lick its paw, and somehow manage to get food everywhere except where it belongs. But this messy little moment is actually an important stage of kitten development. … Read more