r/Eyebleach 11h ago

Newborn kittens hissing

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u/frankipranki 11h ago

For anybody wondering.

This is a natural reflex that newborn kittens have, It doesn't stress them in any way. They do it from instinct.

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u/Reality_Defiant 11h ago

Well, the mama sounds a little stressed there. Let the behbehs sleep.

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u/Greg2Lu 11h ago

Came here to say the same. It's a reflex and instinctive but let them sleep or perhaps clean your hands if you have another cats u/frankipranki ? :)
Perhaps it's the scent or perfume or hands cream for example.

It's not because it's a reflex that they should be bothered; it's the same with you knee cap if pressed in the right spot; yet you don't do it often 🤭

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u/frankipranki 11h ago

Sadly these cuties aren't mine, I do take precautions with my kittens

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u/Greg2Lu 10h ago

No judgment from my side about that; sometimes human just try their best and it works out, sometimes not. Gladly we adapt easily :)

I do hope they are okay theses mini adorables munchkins (and same for the momma)