There usually playfull but when they get older they get lazier.
Penelope Milne has written: 'Kittens!' -- subject(s): Miscellanea, Behavior, Kittens
It has something to do with territorial issues, you will just have to deal with this behavior
For newborn and young kittens, kneading is a way to get the mother to let her milk down into her teats so that the kittens can feed. This reflexive behavior seems to stay with the cat as it ages . . . and its 'human' is the mother figure that triggers the kneading behavior.
Answer: Mother cats are often defensive and agressive. When the kittens grow up and the mother cat stops caring for them, her behavior should return to normal.
It is believed that this is a throwback to when they were kittens. In kittens, kneading enhances the flow of milk from the mother cat, and it seems that this behavior is simply retained long after the need for it goes away.
It has been known for a very long time that when kittens are removed (weaned) from their mothers too young, they will engage in behavior that is soothing to them. When kittens nurse on their mother, they knead each side of the teat with their little paws, which enhances milk flow and augments their sucking. So, kittens may "self-parent" by suckling on another kitten (or even a dog) or suckle on their own paw pad/toes. As long as there is no irritation to the skin or paw from this behavior, it should not be an issue. This behavior will usually (but not always) decrease as they get older and be replaced with self grooming (or grooming others).
The cat will be very protective of her kittens. She just might not let you near them at first without a few clawings. So back up, let her have some space. Other times, the cat can be nicer, at least not clawing you to death, but she'll keep a close watch on her kids! But all mother Kitties will risk anything to save their kittens. Good luck with you're new kittens! (If you're cat is having kittens)
all cats do
The collective noun for kittens and puppies is a litter of kittens and a litter of puppies.
A kindle of kittens is the proper word for a group of kittens
No, it is not possible for puppies to have kittens.
The possessive of "kittens" is "kittens'."