Cat Behavior Flashcards
How long are cats pregnant for?
63 days on average
When do kittens typically open their eyes?
About a week from birth
When does cat eye sight improve?
At about 1 month of age their eye sight is very good but it will continue to improve until 3 months
How old are cats before they have good orientation?
About 4 weeks
When do kittens develop complex motor capabilities?
About 10-11 weeks of age
How old are kittens before they can right their body in the air?
6 weeks of age
How old are kittens before they can go potty alone?
5-6 weeks
When do kittens wean? When do they stop?
Start at about 4 weeks and stop at about 7 weeks
When do wild cats begin hunting?
At about 5 weeks
When do kittens begin responding to sound?
10 days after birth
When do kittens begin having mature and defensive reactions to stimuli?
4-8 weeks
What is Social Play? When does it happen?
Social Play is play fighting, crouching and interacting with the environment. Begins at 4 weeks of age and ends around 11-12 weeks
What is equifinality?
The end of development reached by different starting conditions and developmental routes
How often do (unspayed) male cats spray?
2-9 times an hour
What is bunting?
Marking scent by rubbing head on things
