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Hello there! I'm Adora the mother of my little kitten (Latte) that I just received as a gift. She's half Himalayan half Persian breed. She's only 4 months old and I feel like she mistakes me for being her real mommy by licking my fingers and face. It doesn't bother me but *I would like to hear some general tips for this specific age and breed. Thank you Adora
Updated On June 3rd, 2017
Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male
Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS 102
Veterinarian
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Hello Adora! Congrats on your new kitten! Latte is licking you because she is showing affection to you. She's letting you know that she likes you, it has nothing to do with mistaking you for her mother. This is a normal behavior, and not something that I would be concerned about with her. At this age, I would be sure to be feeding her a high quality kitten food. Brands I recommend include Royal Canin, Hill's Science diet, Purina ProPlan, or Iams. Make sure she gets lots of love and attention from you, and play with her on a daily basis. Also make sure she is up to date on her vaccines, and put her on flea treatment and deworming treatment. I would recommend having her seen by a vet for a health check. I hope this helps!
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