Why does my 2 month old kitten suckle on my clothing?

Question

When he's sleepy he will suck on my shirt to fall asleep.Was he taken away from his mother too soon?

Answer 1

Yes he was taken away from his cat Mama too soon. He has transfer ed that to you. you are his Mama now.You could go to a pet supply store and buy a kitten baby bottle and kitten formula and nurse him for another two weeks.It could break him of this habit or you could just let him keep on nursing on your shirt. Don't forget to get him neutered at 5 months.

Answer 2

I have 3 cats at 5, 6, and 1 and they all still do it but i have always thought that they had been taken away from their mother too soon so that must be the reason then. But i have also noticed that not all cats do it.

Answer 3

Yes, according to my Vet it is very likely that a cat or kitten that sucks on clothing or on one of it's humans body parts...like a finger for instance...was taken from it's Mother to early.

We have four cats and one of them still does suckles on anything that is soft and fluffy like a bathrobe...she's 6 years old and still does this.

She's been checked out by our Vet and there is nothing at all wrong with her.
My Vet said it's very normal behavior and nothing to worry about.

He said some grow out of it, but some...like mine never do.

Answer 4

Kittens/cats often do things like that because it comforts them. Your scent has something to do with it as well. As it gets older he'll start rubbing on your shoes and he'll love when you come out the shower, that's when you give the most phermones off besides sweating. Same thing in humans. You ever notice when you lay in bed and get comfortable you press your feet against the covers. That actually comes from when you where in your mothers womb. He may have well been taken early but he still feeds his instincs and it's comforting and harmless.

Answer 5

Is your kitten ingesting regularly? If convinced, then i'd not hassle about it. My kittens (2) used to attempt this too. the in hardship-free words element that I did grow to be style of designate a blanket for them. I made particular that it wasn't an electric powered blanket or had a components that ought to "pill" or be eaten actual (like a fleece). I also made particular that I washed and dried it in heady scent loose detergent and to diminish the chemical compounds on the blanket. regardless of the indisputable fact that the neat element is that as they have grown older...they nonetheless have their "blankie." at the same time as my kittens (2) were tiny little ones I did supply them formula...i ought to blend it on a small saucer so that they could lick it. I even continued to provide it to them (not wide-spread yet exceptionally many times) up till they were about a million 3 hundred and sixty 5 days previous. in the journey that your kitten would not look ingesting the i ought to contact your vet...per chance something better severe. a minimum of in case you supply them a short ring and tell them what's occurring they could grant you with their opinion too.

Answer 6

Hi there...Medically scientists have determined that cats who chew, suck, lick non-edible items suffer from a condition called PICA. This is common among kittens who were weaned early and seen in many Asian breed of cats as well. Here's an article about PICA by University of California Davis on what is PICA and how to treat it: http://www.vmth.ucdavis.edu/home/beh/feline_behavior/pica.html

Pica: The Un-finicky Feline
Chewing or eating cords, fabric, houseplants, etc.

What is Pica?
Pica is the act of eating non-food items. In less serious cases, cats may chew or suck on objects, but not actually swallow them. Common targets include yarn or string, fabric, wool, phone or electric cords, and plants. Any object may be a potential target, however.

Why is Pica Dangerous?
Other than its destructive potential, pica can be extremely hazardous to your cat's health if non-food items are consumed. Ingested fabric, string, or other materials can lodge in your cat's stomach or intestine. The blockage prevents the passage of food and may cut off the blood supply to these organs. Both are life-threatening conditions. Cat's that chew on power cords may be electrocuted. Additionally, many common houseplants are toxic to cats; chewing or eating these plants can cause a wide range of symptoms from drooling to death. If your cat has a history of ingesting non-food items and becomes lethargic, vomits, or displays other concerning behavior, take them to your veterinarian immediately.

Why Does My Cat Eat/Chew on Non-food Items?
No one knows exactly why some cats exhibit pica behavior. Because pica has been associated with a variety of diseases including feline leukemia and feline immunodeficiency virus, a veterinarian should examine any cat with pica. A genetic component is also suspected since wool or fabric sucking/chewing is more commonly found in Oriental breeds such as Siamese cats. Although it is normal for cats to eat small amounts of grass, consumption of large amounts of plant material may be an indication of a dietary deficiency or illness. Once medical causes are ruled out, behavioral reasons for pica can include boredom, attention-seeking, attractive odors, hunger, and learned behavior.

...please consider visiting the website for full details on how PICA is treated.

Answer 7

not really, all cats do this, they think they are feeding. I shouldn't say all cats, but most cats do this. Some cats stop doing it once they realize all they're sucking on is peoples clothing, other cats do it their entire life. My grandmas old cat did this all the time, not sure why she never stopped or outgrew doing it. Eventually your cat won't do this anymore, maybe another year.

Answer 8

he was just taken from mom and he is hungry. if you dont like it he can sucle your pointer finger. but untill hes older he will suckle.

Answer 9

thats perfectly fine my cat Tigger Terrian II does that ALL the time accpept he likes me ALL over my face arms U NAME IT you just have to get used to it and plus its kinda cute ( if they do it in the RIGHT spot otherwise just push them back or put them in another spot) happy CATTING :)

Answer 10

my cat was...hes five years and he still does it when hes feeling really sweeet. it hurts though..he kneads my skin as well..with his clawes.