have had kittens (5-6 months old?) for about a month and a half so far. at first kitten A was very friendly towards me and kitten B was a major scaredy cat. After a few weeks both kittens were very sweet and friendly with me.
The turning point seemed to be when we introduced a vacuum cleaner. Kitten A was terrified and hid under the couch, while kitten B didnt seem to mind at all and from then on for whatever reason was very confident.
We then had to bring the kittens to the vet for shots. It was a major struggle and kitten A ended up leaving bloody scratches over another family member of mien but we eventually got both of them in. On the way to the vet as I was in the back soothing them, Kitten A looked at me very upset with a look like I betrayed her. It took her about 3 days to "recover" from the shots as she hid under the couch and didnt want to eat, but now seems perfectly normal in that respect.
Behavior wise though, Kitten B (like w the vacuum cleaner) has been fine and constantly jumps on my lap sniffing my head/ear/etc and purring and meowing when it wants attention. Kitten A though has changed. She only hops on my lap for snacks and never stays for very long and have barely heard her purring.
Before the vet visit Kitten A would always sit in my lap and just stare at me lovingly. That has not happened since the vet visit 2.5 weeks later.
I wonder if it's possible kitten B has, "claimed me" so kitten A isn't as loving with me, or it could be something else? I just feel bad but other than Kitten A not being as loving towards me as before, she is very happy playing with kitten B and eating nice meals.
What can I do? Playing with her works out great but I just wish I knew what happened.
The turning point seemed to be when we introduced a vacuum cleaner. Kitten A was terrified and hid under the couch, while kitten B didnt seem to mind at all and from then on for whatever reason was very confident.
We then had to bring the kittens to the vet for shots. It was a major struggle and kitten A ended up leaving bloody scratches over another family member of mien but we eventually got both of them in. On the way to the vet as I was in the back soothing them, Kitten A looked at me very upset with a look like I betrayed her. It took her about 3 days to "recover" from the shots as she hid under the couch and didnt want to eat, but now seems perfectly normal in that respect.
Behavior wise though, Kitten B (like w the vacuum cleaner) has been fine and constantly jumps on my lap sniffing my head/ear/etc and purring and meowing when it wants attention. Kitten A though has changed. She only hops on my lap for snacks and never stays for very long and have barely heard her purring.
Before the vet visit Kitten A would always sit in my lap and just stare at me lovingly. That has not happened since the vet visit 2.5 weeks later.
I wonder if it's possible kitten B has, "claimed me" so kitten A isn't as loving with me, or it could be something else? I just feel bad but other than Kitten A not being as loving towards me as before, she is very happy playing with kitten B and eating nice meals.
What can I do? Playing with her works out great but I just wish I knew what happened.
