A kitten.A litter of Manx kittensA litter of kittens
Discover great deals on the many hard to find and one of a kind items available only on ebay!

Kitten

The term kitten (Old English genitive of Cat) most commonly refers to a pre-adolescent cat. It may also refer to a young rabbit, rat, hedgehog or squirrel. This article discusses kittens of the domestic cat. more...

HomeHome
AmphibianAmphibian
ArthropodArthropod
BirdBird
CatCat
AbyssinianAbyssinian
American BobtailAmerican Bobtail
American ShorthairAmerican Shorthair
AngoraAngora
Angora CatAngora Cat
Australian MistAustralian Mist
BalineseBalinese
Balinese CatBalinese Cat
Bengal CatBengal Cat
BirmanBirman
Birman CatBirman Cat
BombayBombay
British ShorthairBritish Shorthair
BurmeseBurmese
BurmillaBurmilla
Calico CatCalico Cat
California Spangled CatCalifornia Spangled Cat
Chantilly CatChantilly Cat
ChartreuxChartreux
Colorpoint ShorthairColorpoint Shorthair
Cornish RexCornish Rex
CymricCymric
Devon RexDevon Rex
Don SphynxDon Sphynx
Egyptian MauEgyptian Mau
European ShorthairEuropean Shorthair
Exotic CatExotic Cat
Foldex CatFoldex Cat
Havana BrownHavana Brown
HimalayanHimalayan
Himalayan CatHimalayan Cat
Japanese BobtailJapanese Bobtail
JavaneseJavanese
KittenKitten
KoratKorat
LapermLaperm
Longhair CatLonghair Cat
Mackerel Tabby CatMackerel Tabby Cat
Maine CoonMaine Coon
Maltese CatMaltese Cat
ManxManx
Munchkin CatMunchkin Cat
NebelungNebelung
Norwegian Forest CatNorwegian Forest Cat
Oriental LonghairOriental Longhair
Oriental ShorthairOriental Shorthair
PersianPersian
Persian CatPersian Cat
PeterbaldPeterbald
Ragdoll CatRagdoll Cat
Russian BlueRussian Blue
SavannahSavannah
Scottish FoldScottish Fold
Selkirk RexSelkirk Rex
Serengeti CatSerengeti Cat
Shorthair CatShorthair Cat
Siamese CatSiamese Cat
SiberianSiberian
Snowshoe CatSnowshoe Cat
SokokeSokoke
Somali CatSomali Cat
SphynxSphynx
Sterling CatSterling Cat
Tabby CatTabby Cat
TonkineseTonkinese
Turkish AngoraTurkish Angora
Turkish VanTurkish Van
UssuriUssuri
York Chocolate CatYork Chocolate Cat
DinosaurDinosaur
DogDog
FishFish
MammalMammal
MythologicalMythological
ReptileReptile


Birth and development

A litter of kittens usually consists of three to six kittens. Born after approximately 63 days of gestation, kittens emerge in an amnion which is bitten off and eaten by the mother cat. For the first several weeks, kittens are unable to urinate or defecate without being stimulated by their mother. They are also unable to regulate their body temperature for the first three weeks, so kittens born in temperatures less than 27°C / 80°F are at risk for death from exposure if they are unable to be warmed by their mother.

Kittens open their eyes about seven to ten days following birth. At first, the retina is poorly developed and the vision is poor. Kittens are not able to see as well as adult cats for about three months. Cats cannot see in total darkness. What may seem dark to us offers some glimmer of light to enable a cat to see. This dim light vision is somewhat fuzzy and they cannot distinguish detail. During daylight, their vision is far more acute.

Between two and seven weeks kittens develop very quickly. Their coordination and strength improve and they spar with their litter-mates and begin to explore the world outside the nest. They learn to wash themselves and others and play hunting and stalking games. If they are outdoor cats their mother or other adult cats may demonstrate hunting techniques for them to emulate.

Gradually, as they reach one month of age, the kittens are weaned and begin to eat solid food. Kittens live primarily on solid food after weaning but usually continue to suckle from time to time until separated from their mothers. Some mother cats will scatter their kittens as early as at three months of age while others continue to look after them until they approach sexual maturity.

Between two and six months, kittens grow quickly, going through a "leggy" and energetic phase. By the end of its first year, the kitten has become a cat, although some larger breeds such as the Maine Coon may take a few more months to attain full adult size. The breed Manx requires a full five years before becoming fully grown. Kittens usually become sexually mature at six to eight months, but females in particular can mature earlier. Kittens' gender can be determined relatively easy around the age of six to eight weeks, although it is also possible at earlier stages of development. Males' urinal opening is round, whereas females' is a slit. Also the distance between anus and urinal opening is greater in males than in females.

Kittens are highly social animals and spend most of their waking hours interacting with their mother and littermates. Although domestic kittens are commonly sent to new homes at six to eight weeks of age, some experts believe that being with its mother and littermates from six to twelve weeks is important for a kitten's behavioral development. Most cat breeders will not sell a kitten that is younger than twelve weeks.

Read more at Wikipedia.org


[List your site here Free!]

Vintage 1976 Sanrio Hello Kitty Red Vinyl Wallet Button Snap Close Rare JapanVintage 1976 Sanrio Hello Kitty Red Vinyl Wallet Button Snap Close Rare Japan $17.99 Vintage Van Eli Square Toe Kitten Heels Women's Size 9N BlackVintage Van Eli Square Toe Kitten Heels Women's Size 9N Black $15.99
Vintage Hello Kitty 2003 Set of 24 Twist up crayon Pencils - missing One - RareVintage Hello Kitty 2003 Set of 24 Twist up crayon Pencils - missing One - Rare $14.99 Vintage 1950'S Ceramic Green Eyed Spaghetti Kitten on Pillow 3.25" x 2"Vintage 1950'S Ceramic Green Eyed Spaghetti Kitten on Pillow 3.25" x 2" $7.00
Women's Size 6.5 Red Coach Kitten HeelsWomen's Size 6.5 Red Coach Kitten Heels $24.99 Vintage Cute Floral Kitten Butterfly Get Well Soon Greeting Card c.1956Vintage Cute Floral Kitten Butterfly Get Well Soon Greeting Card c.1956 $6.00
New White sequined kitty headband one size makeup routine soft beauty new + maskNew White sequined kitty headband one size makeup routine soft beauty new + mask $2.99 Stunning Vintage Estate Blue Rhinestone Kitty Cat 1" Brooch! 863PStunning Vintage Estate Blue Rhinestone Kitty Cat 1" Brooch! 863P $1.94
Gold plated Crystal bow pearl Kitty cat necklace/broochGold plated Crystal bow pearl Kitty cat necklace/brooch $13.00 Hello Kitty Keychain Figure Hello Kitty and My melody included mushroom collectHello Kitty Keychain Figure Hello Kitty and My melody included mushroom collect $14.20
New Hot Topic Kitty Cat Decorative Home Decor Throw Pillow Black White GraphicsNew Hot Topic Kitty Cat Decorative Home Decor Throw Pillow Black White Graphics $19.00 Fur Real Friends Meowing KittyFur Real Friends Meowing Kitty $10.00
Hello Kitty Build a Bear Clothes Lot Plus additional pieces 23 piecesHello Kitty Build a Bear Clothes Lot Plus additional pieces 23 pieces $40.00 Kidrobot Hello Kitty and Friends Arcade Gamer Plush - KuromiKidrobot Hello Kitty and Friends Arcade Gamer Plush - Kuromi $15.00
Vintage Art Glass Kitty Cat Paperweight Figurine Clear kittenVintage Art Glass Kitty Cat Paperweight Figurine Clear kitten $4.99 Size 6 Jeffery Campbell Purple HeelsSize 6 Jeffery Campbell Purple Heels $55.00
New Set of 8 Blank Cat Kitten Note Cards by Studio18 Paw Print Border Look CuteNew Set of 8 Blank Cat Kitten Note Cards by Studio18 Paw Print Border Look Cute $2.50 Kitty Cucumber Musical Cat Holding Flowers 1987Kitty Cucumber Musical Cat Holding Flowers 1987 $11.00
Vaneli Womens Maxine Silver Ankle Strap Heels Size 9.5 (2480149)Vaneli Womens Maxine Silver Ankle Strap Heels Size 9.5 (2480149) $7.99 Nwob Charlotte Olympia Kitten Face Flats 39Nwob Charlotte Olympia Kitten Face Flats 39 $100.00
Vintage Rushton Company Star Creation Kitten Cat Pink Plush 12"Vintage Rushton Company Star Creation Kitten Cat Pink Plush 12" $7.95 Vintage Indiana Glass Co. Kitten Sleeping in Basket Covered DishVintage Indiana Glass Co. Kitten Sleeping in Basket Covered Dish $42.99
Jeffrey Campbell Mishka Slingback Pump In Mint CrocodileJeffrey Campbell Mishka Slingback Pump In Mint Crocodile $19.80 Hello Kitty Size:2T rash guard & Size:3T swimsuit bottom Hello Kitty Size:2T rash guard & Size:3T swimsuit bottom  $3.00
Vintage Six Prints Of Cats And Kittens by Gladys Emerson CookVintage Six Prints Of Cats And Kittens by Gladys Emerson Cook $55.00 Sanrio Hello Kitty valentines crew socks (5 pairs)Sanrio Hello Kitty valentines crew socks (5 pairs) $20.00
Vintage Madame Alexander Baby Doll Kitten 21 inch In Pink/Blue lot of 4Vintage Madame Alexander Baby Doll Kitten 21 inch In Pink/Blue lot of 4 $627.00 Vintage Cute Cat/Kitten Sick Get Well Soon Greeting Card c.1940'sVintage Cute Cat/Kitten Sick Get Well Soon Greeting Card c.1940's $7.00
Vintage Valentine's Day greeting card flocked die cut kitten cat pink heartsVintage Valentine's Day greeting card flocked die cut kitten cat pink hearts $2.99 Kitten Park Sign 7.5” X 5.5” PlasticKitten Park Sign 7.5” X 5.5” Plastic $5.00
Collectible-New/Sealed-He llo Kitty-Pink Bow Alarm Clock-By Sanrio 2009-Ages 8+Collectible-New/Sealed-He llo Kitty-Pink Bow Alarm Clock-By Sanrio 2009-Ages 8+ $29.95 Royal Copenhagen "Gray Tabby Cat Playing" Model 340 #055 Cat Kitten 7.5" RareRoyal Copenhagen "Gray Tabby Cat Playing" Model 340 #055 Cat Kitten 7.5" Rare $50.00
Dept. 56 The Upstairs Downstairs Bears Kitty Bosworth Eldest of the ChildrenDept. 56 The Upstairs Downstairs Bears Kitty Bosworth Eldest of the Children $6.00 Giancarlo Paoli Women’s Pointy Toe Shoes, Kitten Heel Pumps, 37, Made In Italy.Giancarlo Paoli Women’s Pointy Toe Shoes, Kitten Heel Pumps, 37, Made In Italy. $39.99
Vintage sanrio 1990s-2000 hello kitty tote bag with coin purse ships Usa onlyVintage sanrio 1990s-2000 hello kitty tote bag with coin purse ships Usa only $42.00 Enesco Calico Kittens 'To My Grandma' Cat Figure - #178497 1996Enesco Calico Kittens 'To My Grandma' Cat Figure - #178497 1996 $5.00
Stampendous Cling Rubber Stamps cling kitty candy kiddo & cling bat girl kiddoStampendous Cling Rubber Stamps cling kitty candy kiddo & cling bat girl kiddo $20.00 Funko Pop! Hello Kitty x Kaiju - Space Kaiju Hello Kitty Vinyl Figure #42Funko Pop! Hello Kitty x Kaiju - Space Kaiju Hello Kitty Vinyl Figure #42 $15.00
Cute Kittens with spilled Milk handmade of clay signed L. Williams amazing!Cute Kittens with spilled Milk handmade of clay signed L. Williams amazing! $16.00 Kenner Littlest Pet Shop Vintage Cat Kitten Playset Lot 1992 Mom Baby Cute setsKenner Littlest Pet Shop Vintage Cat Kitten Playset Lot 1992 Mom Baby Cute sets $50.00
Vaneli Womens Tarina Pewter Pumps Size 8 (Narrow) (2276786)Vaneli Womens Tarina Pewter Pumps Size 8 (Narrow) (2276786) $7.99 The Creme Shop Hello Kitty Celebrate Brightening Essence Serum 1.1oz Sanrio New The Creme Shop Hello Kitty Celebrate Brightening Essence Serum 1.1oz Sanrio New  $11.00
Vintage Cute Kittens Happy 11th Birthday Charm Craft Greeting Card c.1950'sVintage Cute Kittens Happy 11th Birthday Charm Craft Greeting Card c.1950's $6.00 Build A Bear Hello Kitty Pink Cotton Underwear Undies Panties Teddy ClothesBuild A Bear Hello Kitty Pink Cotton Underwear Undies Panties Teddy Clothes $5.99
1980s Truffles red women's kitten heel pumps 1980s Truffles red women's kitten heel pumps  $5.00 Tarina Tarantino Hello Kitty Pink Head NecklaceTarina Tarantino Hello Kitty Pink Head Necklace $80.00
Vintage 1976 Sanrio Hello Kitty Snip pit Nail Clipper in orignal package JapanVintage 1976 Sanrio Hello Kitty Snip pit Nail Clipper in orignal package Japan $19.95 Cat Shaped Earrings Stud Never Worn Cute Kitty Gold ColorCat Shaped Earrings Stud Never Worn Cute Kitty Gold Color $9.00
12 Single Swap Playing Cards Cute White Kittens Adorable Cats Some Deco Vintage12 Single Swap Playing Cards Cute White Kittens Adorable Cats Some Deco Vintage $3.89 Hello Kitty Skirt! Large!Hello Kitty Skirt! Large! $7.60
Vintage gold tone clear stone black enamel kitty cats entwined tails brooch pinVintage gold tone clear stone black enamel kitty cats entwined tails brooch pin $3.99 Dmc Counted Cross Stitch Kit Fluffy Gray Kitty Cat Kitten 9 x 9 inchesDmc Counted Cross Stitch Kit Fluffy Gray Kitty Cat Kitten 9 x 9 inches $12.95
Gold plated crystal flower Kitty cat chain necklaceGold plated crystal flower Kitty cat chain necklace $20.00 Vintage & New Sanrio “Hello Kitty” Vinyl Bag From JapanVintage & New Sanrio “Hello Kitty” Vinyl Bag From Japan $13.00
Vintage Art Postcard Dressed Mother Cat Stroller Kittens Toys ParkVintage Art Postcard Dressed Mother Cat Stroller Kittens Toys Park $9.99 Home Grown Enesco Figurine Oranges Cat & Kitten 4004839 RetiredHome Grown Enesco Figurine Oranges Cat & Kitten 4004839 Retired $49.26
New Hello Kitty Chic Large Reusable Jar + Premium Cotton Pads the creme shopNew Hello Kitty Chic Large Reusable Jar + Premium Cotton Pads the creme shop $15.00 Vintage gold tone clear stone Abstract kitty Bow moveable tail brooch pinVintage gold tone clear stone Abstract kitty Bow moveable tail brooch pin $6.99
His Way : An Unauthorized Biography of Frank Sinatra by Kitty Kelley (1987, MassHis Way : An Unauthorized Biography of Frank Sinatra by Kitty Kelley (1987, Mass $5.00 Vintage 1986 Schaper Strays Kitty Cat w Apron Fuzzy Stuffed Animal plush 10"Vintage 1986 Schaper Strays Kitty Cat w Apron Fuzzy Stuffed Animal plush 10" $5.00
$5.00 Vintage Cat Kitten Closed Eyes Brown Neck Stretched Single Salt Pepper ShakerVintage Cat Kitten Closed Eyes Brown Neck Stretched Single Salt Pepper Shaker $2.99
Hello Kitty Large Coffee Tea Ceramic Mug 2017 Happy Valentines day Red HeartsHello Kitty Large Coffee Tea Ceramic Mug 2017 Happy Valentines day Red Hearts $9.99 Cat Lovers - Vintage Ceramic Momma Cat Holding Kitten Planter Mid Century Cat Lovers - Vintage Ceramic Momma Cat Holding Kitten Planter Mid Century  $10.00
Donald J Pliner Couture Riona Woman’s Pointy Toe Shoes, Heels, Booties Us 6 MDonald J Pliner Couture Riona Woman’s Pointy Toe Shoes, Heels, Booties Us 6 M $39.99 Vintage Cat Kitten Has Pretty Green Rhinestone Eyes Multicolor Figurine CeramicVintage Cat Kitten Has Pretty Green Rhinestone Eyes Multicolor Figurine Ceramic $4.00
Tarina Tarantino Rare Purple Hello Kitty BraceletTarina Tarantino Rare Purple Hello Kitty Bracelet $149.99 The Uncanny X-Men #143 1981 Storm Kitty PrydeThe Uncanny X-Men #143 1981 Storm Kitty Pryde $3.99
The Row - Bourgeoise "Salome" Kitten Pumps - New And Gorgeous!The Row - Bourgeoise "Salome" Kitten Pumps - New And Gorgeous! $325.00 vintage sanrio hello kitty lip brush ships Usa onlyvintage sanrio hello kitty lip brush ships Usa only $14.00
Cat with Bow Figurine Lenox Crystal Art Glass Paperweight Figure KittenCat with Bow Figurine Lenox Crystal Art Glass Paperweight Figure Kitten $9.99 Nib Silver Plate Kitty Slider Beads Bracelet Watch. Adjustable LengthNib Silver Plate Kitty Slider Beads Bracelet Watch. Adjustable Length $20.00
Hello Kitty ~ Tells 5 Fairy Tales + 3 More Stories on 2-New / Sealed Dvds!Hello Kitty ~ Tells 5 Fairy Tales + 3 More Stories on 2-New / Sealed Dvds! $4.00 Purr Cat Hallmark Ornament Holiday Kitty Purrr (Frame Your Cat)Purr Cat Hallmark Ornament Holiday Kitty Purrr (Frame Your Cat) $5.00
Fun Men Women Kitty Cat Jersey T-Shirt Sitting Kitten White Shirt Heavy Cotton LFun Men Women Kitty Cat Jersey T-Shirt Sitting Kitten White Shirt Heavy Cotton L $9.95 Original Beanie Baby "Zip" The Kitten - P.V.C. (1993) w Errors - Pre-OwnedOriginal Beanie Baby "Zip" The Kitten - P.V.C. (1993) w Errors - Pre-Owned $3.00
4 Hello Kitty McDonalds Happy Meal Toys: #1 Pumpkin, #6 Hero, #7 Mermaid, & #84 Hello Kitty McDonalds Happy Meal Toys: #1 Pumpkin, #6 Hero, #7 Mermaid, & #8 $5.00 Vintage Children Wonder Book~Three Kittens~Red Riding Hood~Red Hen~3 Pigs GreatVintage Children Wonder Book~Three Kittens~Red Riding Hood~Red Hen~3 Pigs Great $8.40
The Life Story Of Kitty Wells by A. C. Dunkleburger -w/ Autograph And Other SignThe Life Story Of Kitty Wells by A. C. Dunkleburger -w/ Autograph And Other Sign $50.00 Enesco Calico Kittens Fur-ever Yours 295450 1997Enesco Calico Kittens Fur-ever Yours 295450 1997 $3.00
1996 Telle M. Stein Original Cat Kitty w/ Bell Figurine “Darling” Inside or Out1996 Telle M. Stein Original Cat Kitty w/ Bell Figurine “Darling” Inside or Out $11.75 Fragrant Jewels Limited Discontinued Hello Kitty ring. Size 7. New With Tag.Fragrant Jewels Limited Discontinued Hello Kitty ring. Size 7. New With Tag. $9.99
Vintage sanrio Hello kitty Nail clippers ships Usa onlyVintage sanrio Hello kitty Nail clippers ships Usa only $15.00 Hatchimals Colleggtibles Loose Toys Mini Figures 5 pcs Kitty bat unicornHatchimals Colleggtibles Loose Toys Mini Figures 5 pcs Kitty bat unicorn $6.95
Aceo Original Painting "So Innocent" Kitten Painting #361Aceo Original Painting "So Innocent" Kitten Painting #361 $7.50 Carlton Heirloom Merry Mischief Makers 9th In Series Ornament 2004 Kittens MouseCarlton Heirloom Merry Mischief Makers 9th In Series Ornament 2004 Kittens Mouse $12.95
2 Vintage Books Illustrated By Masha A Big Golden Book Three Little Kittens2 Vintage Books Illustrated By Masha A Big Golden Book Three Little Kittens $10.00 Vintage Cute Kittens Happy Anniversary Grandparents Norcross Card c.1954Vintage Cute Kittens Happy Anniversary Grandparents Norcross Card c.1954 $6.00
Maggie Bessie Cloth Doll with a kitten 2005Maggie Bessie Cloth Doll with a kitten 2005 $25.00 ballin womens patten leather kitten heel shoes size 36 (6Us)ballin womens patten leather kitten heel shoes size 36 (6Us) $10.00
"Kitty, Kitty " - Preworked Needlepoint"Kitty, Kitty " - Preworked Needlepoint $11.00 Littlest Pet Shop White Yellow Cat 98 Paw Up Kitty Authentic Lps Green EyesLittlest Pet Shop White Yellow Cat 98 Paw Up Kitty Authentic Lps Green Eyes $5.00
Vintage Cross Stitch Kit - Kitty PillowVintage Cross Stitch Kit - Kitty Pillow $5.00 Coach Metal Kitty Cat Studded Keychain MwmtCoach Metal Kitty Cat Studded Keychain Mwmt $39.00
Annalee Dolls Black Kitty Cat Arched Back Hand Painted VintageAnnalee Dolls Black Kitty Cat Arched Back Hand Painted Vintage $11.99 ~Toaster Cover Doll~ Fits a 2 slice ~Gray Kitty Cat ~Handmade For You~~Toaster Cover Doll~ Fits a 2 slice ~Gray Kitty Cat ~Handmade For You~ $24.95
Bijoj Suede Sandals,Size 6 1/2 MBijoj Suede Sandals,Size 6 1/2 M $6.00 Ty Hello Kitty Bat Halloween 6" Beanie Babies Plush Toy Sanrio 2014 BlackTy Hello Kitty Bat Halloween 6" Beanie Babies Plush Toy Sanrio 2014 Black $5.00
Vintage A Little Golden Book My Kitten by Patsy Scarry 1953Vintage A Little Golden Book My Kitten by Patsy Scarry 1953 $10.00 Finished Handmade Cross Stitch "I need To Undwind" Kitten, UnframedFinished Handmade Cross Stitch "I need To Undwind" Kitten, Unframed $10.00
Click to see more Kitten items at www.ebay.com
Prices current as of last update, 05/25/23 6:41am.

Home Contact Resources Exchange Links eBay