From Helpless Newborn To Skilled Acrobat: Feline Development And The Orphaned Kitten

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From Helpless Newborn To Skilled Acrobat: Feline Development And The Orphaned Kitten - Quiz

In this article the author, veterinarian Dr. Susan Krebsbach, provides an understanding of normal kitten development that allows us to provide the right environment for those who will... see moreshare their home with people. She outlines the physical and behavioral development of kittens for the first six weeks of life and discusses potential behavior problems of the orphaned kitten and recommendations to prevent them.

Date: April 2013
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2. Which of the following is true about the importance of littermates to the social development of the individual kitten?

Littermates are not important to the individual kitten’s social development.

A and B.

None of the above.

3. Behavioral development of kittens is governed by the extent to which other body systems and senses have developed.

True

False

4. Which of the following is true about early handling of infant kittens by humans?

Although momentarily stressful, it has beneficial effects.

Accelerated maturation of the central nervous system as well as physical and social development ensues.

Without adequate human contact during the early months, kittens often become timid, frightened and anxious.

All of the above.

5. At what age do kittens first start showing independence from their mother?

1 week

2 weeks

3 weeks

4 weeks

5 weeks

6. At what age should human-directed play sessions be extended?

2 weeks

3 weeks

4 weeks

5 weeks

6 weeks

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