{"id":106162,"date":"2022-08-17T12:39:41","date_gmt":"2022-08-17T12:39:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-hours-does-a-3-month-old-kitten-sleep\/"},"modified":"2022-08-18T05:14:41","modified_gmt":"2022-08-18T05:14:41","slug":"how-many-hours-does-a-3-month-old-kitten-sleep","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-hours-does-a-3-month-old-kitten-sleep\/","title":{"rendered":"How many hours does a 3 month old kitten sleep?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-hours-does-a-3-month-old-kitten-sleep\/#How_many_hours_does_a_3_month_old_kitten_sleep\" title=\"How many hours does a 3 month old kitten sleep?\">How many hours does a 3 month old kitten sleep?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-hours-does-a-3-month-old-kitten-sleep\/#How_long_do_2_month_old_kittens_sleep\" title=\"How long do 2 month old kittens sleep?\">How long do 2 month old kittens sleep?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-hours-does-a-3-month-old-kitten-sleep\/#Is_it_normal_for_my_kitten_to_sleep_all_day\" title=\"Is it normal for my kitten to sleep all day?\">Is it normal for my kitten to sleep all day?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-hours-does-a-3-month-old-kitten-sleep\/#How_many_hours_straight_should_a_kitten_sleep\" title=\"How many hours straight should a kitten sleep?\">How many hours straight should a kitten sleep?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-hours-does-a-3-month-old-kitten-sleep\/#How_much_sleep_do_3_month_old_cats_need\" title=\"How much sleep do 3 month old cats need?\">How much sleep do 3 month old cats need?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-hours-does-a-3-month-old-kitten-sleep\/#Do_3_month_old_kittens_sleep_through_the_night\" title=\"Do 3 month old kittens sleep through the night?\">Do 3 month old kittens sleep through the night?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-hours-does-a-3-month-old-kitten-sleep\/#What_should_I_expect_from_my_3_month_old_kitten\" title=\"What should I expect from my 3 month old kitten?\">What should I expect from my 3 month old kitten?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-hours-does-a-3-month-old-kitten-sleep\/#How_long_should_4_month_old_kittens_sleep\" title=\"How long should 4 month old kittens sleep?\">How long should 4 month old kittens sleep?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-hours-does-a-3-month-old-kitten-sleep\/#How_long_do_2_month_old_kittens_sleep_at_night\" title=\"How long do 2 month old kittens sleep at night?\">How long do 2 month old kittens sleep at night?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-hours-does-a-3-month-old-kitten-sleep\/#How_long_can_you_leave_a_2_month_old_kitten_alone\" title=\"How long can you leave a 2 month old kitten alone?\">How long can you leave a 2 month old kitten alone?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-hours-does-a-3-month-old-kitten-sleep\/#What_should_a_2_month_old_kitten_be_doing\" title=\"What should a 2 month old kitten be doing?\">What should a 2 month old kitten be doing?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-hours-does-a-3-month-old-kitten-sleep\/#Where_should_2_month_old_kittens_sleep\" title=\"Where should 2 month old kittens sleep?\">Where should 2 month old kittens sleep?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-hours-does-a-3-month-old-kitten-sleep\/#Should_I_let_my_kitten_sleep_all_day\" title=\"Should I let my kitten sleep all day?\">Should I let my kitten sleep all day?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-hours-does-a-3-month-old-kitten-sleep\/#Should_I_be_worried_if_my_kitten_sleeps_a_lot\" title=\"Should I be worried if my kitten sleeps a lot?\">Should I be worried if my kitten sleeps a lot?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-hours-does-a-3-month-old-kitten-sleep\/#Is_it_normal_for_my_3_month_old_kitten_to_sleep_all_day\" title=\"Is it normal for my 3 month old kitten to sleep all day?\">Is it normal for my 3 month old kitten to sleep all day?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-hours-does-a-3-month-old-kitten-sleep\/#Why_does_my_kitten_want_to_sleep_all_day\" title=\"Why does my kitten want to sleep all day?\">Why does my kitten want to sleep all day?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-hours-does-a-3-month-old-kitten-sleep\/#Can_cats_sleep_5_hours_straight\" title=\"Can cats sleep 5 hours straight?\">Can cats sleep 5 hours straight?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-hours-does-a-3-month-old-kitten-sleep\/#Should_you_wake_a_sleeping_kitten\" title=\"Should you wake a sleeping kitten?\">Should you wake a sleeping kitten?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-hours-does-a-3-month-old-kitten-sleep\/#Is_it_normal_for_cats_to_sleep_4_hours_straight\" title=\"Is it normal for cats to sleep 4 hours straight?\">Is it normal for cats to sleep 4 hours straight?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-hours-does-a-3-month-old-kitten-sleep\/#Why_is_my_3_month_old_kitten_sleeping_so_much\" title=\"Why is my 3 month old kitten sleeping so much?\">Why is my 3 month old kitten sleeping so much?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-hours-does-a-3-month-old-kitten-sleep\/#What_should_I_expect_from_my_3_month_old_cat\" title=\"What should I expect from my 3 month old cat?\">What should I expect from my 3 month old cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-hours-does-a-3-month-old-kitten-sleep\/#How_long_can_you_leave_a_3_month_old_kitten_alone\" title=\"How long can you leave a 3 month old kitten alone?\">How long can you leave a 3 month old kitten alone?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-hours-does-a-3-month-old-kitten-sleep\/#Is_a_3_month_old_cat_still_a_kitten\" title=\"Is a 3 month old cat still a kitten?\">Is a 3 month old cat still a kitten?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-hours-does-a-3-month-old-kitten-sleep\/#Can_I_leave_a_3_month_old_kitten_alone_overnight\" title=\"Can I leave a 3 month old kitten alone overnight?\">Can I leave a 3 month old kitten alone overnight?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-hours-does-a-3-month-old-kitten-sleep\/#Can_kittens_go_all_night_without_eating\" title=\"Can kittens go all night without eating?\">Can kittens go all night without eating?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_hours_does_a_3_month_old_kitten_sleep\"><\/span>How many hours does a 3 month old kitten sleep?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>about 18 hours<\/p>\n<p>Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-3-month-old-kitten-get-pregnant\/\">Can a 3 month old kitten get pregnant?<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_2_month_old_kittens_sleep\"><\/span>How long do 2 month old kittens sleep?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>2-month-old and older kitten sleeping patterns After two months, your kitten will sleep an average of <b>18 hours per day just like adult cats. The sleep cycle is still split into sound sleep and REM sleep, with the former lasting 20-25 minutes and the latter approximately 5 minutes.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-193233 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-long-do-2-month-old-kittens-sleep.jpg\" alt=\"How long do 2 month old kittens sleep?\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1012\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-long-do-2-month-old-kittens-sleep.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-long-do-2-month-old-kittens-sleep-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-long-do-2-month-old-kittens-sleep-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-long-do-2-month-old-kittens-sleep-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-long-do-2-month-old-kittens-sleep-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_normal_for_my_kitten_to_sleep_all_day\"><\/span>Is it normal for my kitten to sleep all day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The short answer is that kittens need a lot of sleep. They will sleep from 18-22 hours a day, and will be moving non-stop in the short times they are awake. Don&#8217;t be concerned about this amount of sleep as <b>it&#8217;s perfectly normal for your kitten and allows their proper development in becoming an adult cat.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_hours_straight_should_a_kitten_sleep\"><\/span>How many hours straight should a kitten sleep?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How many hours a day does a kitten sleep? A new born kitten&#8217;s daily routine is made up of sleeping 90 percent of the time that is <b>almost 22 hours! As kittens mature beyond the new born stage, they will sleep less; but even at six months of age they still manage to spend about 16 to 20 hours a day dozing.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_sleep_do_3_month_old_cats_need\"><\/span>How much sleep do 3 month old cats need?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It is quite normal for a 3-month-old kitten to sleep a lot. During this stage, they are growing rapidly and they will require <b>at least 16 hours of sleep a day. A 3-month-old kitten sleeping most of the day is not unusual and it may be required as they are developing.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_3_month_old_kittens_sleep_through_the_night\"><\/span>Do 3 month old kittens sleep through the night?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Do kittens sleep through the night? <b>Not always it&#8217;s common for kittens to wake up throughout the night. While it&#8217;s true that kittens love snoozing and they can sleep up to 18-20 hours a day, it doesn&#8217;t always happen when humans are asleep. Cats are generally active at dawn and dusk.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_I_expect_from_my_3_month_old_kitten\"><\/span>What should I expect from my 3 month old kitten?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>By three months of age, <b>a kitten&#8217;s eyes will also be their adult color. The baby blue eyes will have changed to a permanent adult eye color unless the cat has the genes to permanently have blue eyes. Between three and six months of age, a kitten&#8217;s body shape will start to fill out.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pKQFowqrjqg\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_should_4_month_old_kittens_sleep\"><\/span>How long should 4 month old kittens sleep?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>about 16 to 20 hours<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_2_month_old_kittens_sleep_at_night\"><\/span>How long do 2 month old kittens sleep at night?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>After two months, your kitten sleeps an average of <b>18 hours per day like an adult. Her sleep cycle could be then split into a phase of sound sleep (20-25 minutes) followed by a phase of REM-paradoxal-dreaming (5 minutes). She now sleeps alone, often in warm, sunny, comfortable places, high off the ground.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_can_you_leave_a_2_month_old_kitten_alone\"><\/span>How long can you leave a 2 month old kitten alone?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Q: Can a kitten be left home alone? A: You can leave a kitten home alone for short periods of time. <b>Kittens younger than four months of age should not be left alone for more than a couple of hours. Over four months, they can handle up to five hours.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_a_2_month_old_kitten_be_doing\"><\/span>What should a 2 month old kitten be doing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Two months old is the perfect time to <b>slowly introduce your kitten to other furry friends and humans. Gently play with your kitten at least once a day so she&#8217;ll bond with you. Don&#8217;t take it personally, but after your kitten&#8217;s around 12 weeks old, she may not be that interested in playing with you.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_should_2_month_old_kittens_sleep\"><\/span>Where should 2 month old kittens sleep?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Kittens will look for warmth and cosiness when they want to sleep. This means that the best place for a kitten to sleep is <b>a secure spot, sheltered from draughts and warm enough is the best set up. It is a good idea to have the kitten close to you for the first few nights.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-193234 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Where-should-2-month-old-kittens-sleep.jpg\" alt=\"Where should 2 month old kittens sleep?\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Where-should-2-month-old-kittens-sleep.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Where-should-2-month-old-kittens-sleep-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Where-should-2-month-old-kittens-sleep-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Where-should-2-month-old-kittens-sleep-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Where-should-2-month-old-kittens-sleep-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_let_my_kitten_sleep_all_day\"><\/span>Should I let my kitten sleep all day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The amount of sleep that is normal for a kitten will depend on how old they are. When kittens are very young, they tend to sleep a bit more than they do when they are a few months older. It&#8217;s common for a kitten to spend somewhere between 16 to 20 hours sleeping.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_be_worried_if_my_kitten_sleeps_a_lot\"><\/span>Should I be worried if my kitten sleeps a lot?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While the number of hours kittens sleep may seem excessive to new kitten owners, <b>oversleeping in kittens is usually not cause to worry. If you notice your sleepy kitten seems to be low on energy when he is awake or if the amount he sleeps increases, this can indicate a medical problem, such as anemia.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_normal_for_my_3_month_old_kitten_to_sleep_all_day\"><\/span>Is it normal for my 3 month old kitten to sleep all day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>A new born kitten&#8217;s daily routine is made up of sleeping 90 percent of the time that is almost 22 hours! As kittens mature beyond the new born stage, they will sleep less; but even at six months of age they still manage to spend about 16 to 20 hours a day dozing.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_kitten_want_to_sleep_all_day\"><\/span>Why does my kitten want to sleep all day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Energy conservation is one of the main reasons for your cat&#8217;s long periods of sleep, which is where the term cat nap originates. In addition to deep sleep, cats can doze for brief moments, lasting anywhere from five to thirty minutes, but remain on high alert for predators or prey.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_cats_sleep_5_hours_straight\"><\/span>Can cats sleep 5 hours straight?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The amount of sleep that is normal for a kitten will depend on how old they are. When kittens are very young, they tend to sleep a bit more than they do when they are a few months older. It&#8217;s common for a kitten to spend somewhere between 16 to 20 hours sleeping.<\/b><\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content-asset videofit\">\n<div class=\"jetpack-video-wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How Much Do Cats Sleep Per Day? \ud83d\udc31 - Kittens, Adults and Seniors\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qKNB72IRrrE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_you_wake_a_sleeping_kitten\"><\/span>Should you wake a sleeping kitten?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cats sleep an average of 15 hours per day. However, <b>they can sleep as much as 20 hours within a 24-hour period. In general, cats do the majority of their sleeping during the day, since they are most active overnight. If you&#8217;ve wondered why that is, the answer lies in their physiology.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_normal_for_cats_to_sleep_4_hours_straight\"><\/span>Is it normal for cats to sleep 4 hours straight?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Kittens especially need sleep to allow them to build their bones and muscles so <b>avoid waking them at all if possible.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_3_month_old_kitten_sleeping_so_much\"><\/span>Why is my 3 month old kitten sleeping so much?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>It is normal for a three month old kitten to sleep most of the time. She probably slept less in the first day because she was uneasy of a new environment.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_I_expect_from_my_3_month_old_cat\"><\/span>What should I expect from my 3 month old cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>By three months of age, <b>a kitten&#8217;s eyes will also be their adult color. The baby blue eyes will have changed to a permanent adult eye color unless the cat has the genes to permanently have blue eyes. Between three and six months of age, a kitten&#8217;s body shape will start to fill out.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_can_you_leave_a_3_month_old_kitten_alone\"><\/span>How long can you leave a 3 month old kitten alone?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A: You can leave a kitten home alone for short periods of time. <b>Kittens younger than four months of age should not be left alone for more than a couple of hours. Over four months, they can handle up to five hours. When they turn six months, they should be able to handle your 8-hour workday.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_3_month_old_cat_still_a_kitten\"><\/span>Is a 3 month old cat still a kitten?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>At 3 months old, or approximately 12 weeks, <b>kittens are still tiny and cute, but their baby looks are gradually starting to give way to more adult-like features. Let&#8217;s take a look at what physical milestones to look out for at this time.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_leave_a_3_month_old_kitten_alone_overnight\"><\/span>Can I leave a 3 month old kitten alone overnight?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Can I leave my kitten alone overnight? You can probably guess the answer to this one: <b>kittens need attention at least every four to six hours, so they cannot stay alone overnight. In addition to their food, water, and litterbox needs, kittens can get themselves into trouble when left alone for too long.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-193235 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Can-I-leave-a-3-month-old-kitten-alone-overnight.jpg\" alt=\"Can I leave a 3 month old kitten alone overnight?\" width=\"1024\" height=\"678\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Can-I-leave-a-3-month-old-kitten-alone-overnight.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Can-I-leave-a-3-month-old-kitten-alone-overnight-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Can-I-leave-a-3-month-old-kitten-alone-overnight-768x509.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_kittens_go_all_night_without_eating\"><\/span>Can kittens go all night without eating?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>about 18 hours<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How many hours does a 3 month old kitten sleep?How long do 2 month old kittens sleep?Is it normal for my kitten to sleep all day?How many hours straight should a kitten sleep?How much sleep do 3 month old cats need?Do 3 month old kittens sleep through the night?What should I expect&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":193231,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-many-hours-does-a-3-month-old-kitten-sleep.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/106162"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=106162"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/106162\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":193236,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/106162\/revisions\/193236"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/193231"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=106162"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=106162"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=106162"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}