Kitten Snuggles Up To Her Daddy For A Nap

Jan 02, 2020 by apost team

One thing you can count on with pets, especially kittens, is unconditional love. They love snuggling as you can tell in this adorable video. Personal touch is so important to developing a loving and trusting relationship with your kitten. It can also make you happier, just like this dad. No matter how tough you are, snuggling with your kitten will make your heart melt.

 

Touch Your Kitten

 

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It's important to touch your kitten and let him touch you during the first couple months of his life. This will help him develop his socialization skills. However, if your kitten's mom lives with you she may be stressed if you touch her kittens too early. So be mindful of how she feels. Kittens love to touch their human's face. Sleeping with you is one way for your kitten to show affection.

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Kittens Want to Protect You Too

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Many people think kittens are more independent than other pets such as dogs. In truth, kittens really do love you and enjoy snuggling with you. This is the way they express that they want to protect you. Sleeping with you is one way they show their protective nature. In addition, your bed is probably the comfiest place in the house. So they get to be comfortable while protecting you.

Kittens Like to be Warm

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Another reason your kitten wants to snuggle and sleep with you is because he wants to stay warm. A cat's body temperature is around 102 degrees. Kittens love sleeping in a pile of towels or sheets fresh out of the dryer. They love to bask in the sunshine coming in the windows. They love to snuggle up with you in your pillows and blankets.

Kittens Imprint on Their Humans

If you've had your kitten the first seven or eight weeks of their life, he will most likely imprint on you. Be sure to spend time with your kitten during this crucial time of his life to gain his lifelong devotion.

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