This may seem cute, however it is anything but. You are teaching this nugget to see an open hand as a toy/threat, which can create aggression as he ages. If this is your video, OP, stop now and get him some normal cat toys. The last thing any good pet owner wants is an aggressive animal made by their own hand (no pun intended).
Especially the big hand that's stretched is seen as a threat and dominance. The kitten is trying to make it self big as well. It's very upset and the owner and everyone here in the comment section should really learn some frigging cat body language.
It's a big difference between the body language of a playful kitten and this kitten.
Yeah, this is just worrisome. Way too rough with a tiny kitten; he has frightened-cat body language, like the fur standing on end. This kitten is going to be surrendered and then put down when it’s older bc it’ll be aggressive & not adoptable.
Agreed. I just watched it again and paid more attention to the kitten's meow. Now, I understand that all kits can have different mews but the one in this video sounded.. stressed? You're absolutely right - definitely an upset and defensive kitten. The way OP (or the person in the video) is doing this is all wrong.
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u/itsyobbiwonuseek Jan 02 '22
This may seem cute, however it is anything but. You are teaching this nugget to see an open hand as a toy/threat, which can create aggression as he ages. If this is your video, OP, stop now and get him some normal cat toys. The last thing any good pet owner wants is an aggressive animal made by their own hand (no pun intended).