Expert: Becky - 9/19/2005

Question
Erin-
I just recently adopted 2 kittens. They are brothers. They love to play and wrestle with each other, and they keep themselves busy all the time.  Sometiems they love to play with each other so much, they dont want to play with me! I would love for them to be cuddly and connected with myself and husband.  What should i do, or know when raising kittens from the same litter? Any tips or advice would be greatly appreciated!  

Answer
HI Erin!

Yes, this happens.  They are so busy playing with each other, that they forget about everything else!  You can get involved with them more by using toys that they will interact with.   Peacock feathers are great, cats love them!  Even a feather duster will get their attention.  A  husband of a friend of mine put one of those real looking mice on a fishing pole, and he would cast it out and drag it back ....causing his cats to go crazy!  LOL  The fact that yours are kittens also has a lot to do with it. As they get older, they will be more calm and cuddly.  My manx drives me crazy, always wanting to be held.  I can't get on the computer without her right on the keyboard!  LOL
I bet your kitties are great fun to watch.  
Be sure to have them neutered or when they get older, they might spray and be very agressive towards one another.

Good luck and God Bless,
Becky