Interpretations from dream books about a dream where you happened to breastfeed a kitten

Fluffy kittens are usually associated with pleasant emotions - happiness, calmness, peace. They often appear in dreams, but sometimes the images are strange. Yes, and this pet is interpreted by esotericists as an unfavorable symbol. If you had to breastfeed a kitten, in dream books this means problems in the family, relationships with friends and at work.

What is the sucking reflex?

Cognition of the world and the first experience of communication occurs in kittens just at the moment of sucking. Zoologists have revealed the following data:

• Each kitten, when born, instinctively begins to look for its mother's nipple, and when it finds it, it sucks greedily. Weak babies with developmental defects cannot suckle at their mother’s breasts themselves, and this is a direct indicator of the kittens’ low viability.
• For little furry friends, sucking is not only a way of feeding, but also a strong establishment of a psychological and emotional connection with the mother. When kittens suck on nipples, they are in a state of peace and comfort. Having eaten, they quickly and peacefully fall asleep.
• The mother cat is the first living creature with which the kittens establish close contact. The smell and taste of milk, licking by the mother, the warmth of her body are important sensations for every little cub.
• The sucking reflex helps the young litter develop coordination of movements and the vestibular system. It is enough to watch the kittens at the moment when they are trying to get to the mother's breast. What kind of poses are they ready to take just to fall to the nipple? This skill in the future will be transformed into the ability to hold prey in its mouth and divide it.
• As soon as the kittens' eyes open, they begin to actively explore the space around them. The object of interest is first touched with a paw, and then, after making sure of its safety, they taste it.

The mother cat continues feeding until the litter is two months old. After this, the kittens begin to eat adult food and gradually move away from the sucking reflex. There are cases when this reflex is delayed, and then the teenage pet begins to suck:

• empty mother's breast;
• the owner’s hair, his fingers or folds in clothing;
• own tail and nipples.

Manifestation of the sucking reflex in older kittens

A mother cat usually feeds her offspring for up to 2-2.5 months.

Gradually, the amount of milk decreases, and, sensing this, the mother cat begins to wean her babies off the breast, running away, hiding and even growling at them. Accordingly, growing babies switch to eating adult food and soon completely forget about infant habits. However, you can also observe a picture of atypical behavior when a teenage kitten:

• continues to suck on the mother's empty nipples;
• persistently sucks the owner's fingers, earlobe, hair or fold of skin;
• spends a long time chewing, chewing and sucking on a plush toy or a corner of a fleecy woolen blanket;
• licks, chews, smacks and even swallows other inedible objects, for example, genuine leather products, drywall, scraps of wallpaper, cement chips, glued paper books.

Also watch the video on how to stop a cat from sucking:

Why does an adult kitten suck on its own nipple?

Below are several reasons why the sucking reflex in teenage kittens may be delayed for several months:

1. Long-term keeping of cats and kittens together. An overly caring female can continue to feed her grown baby in parallel with the new offspring. And in the future, when a large pet is weaned, he begins to actively look for the nipple, and not finding the mother’s nipple, he happily sucks his own.
2. Artificial feeding and early weaning. In this case, the small furry pet perceives its owner not only as a source of food, but also as a place of peace and protection. Falling asleep in the master's bed, he begins to suck fingers, earlobe, skin, and hair. If the little pet encounters a ban on sucking these objects, it switches to its own nipple.
3. Boredom, lack of attention, loneliness, stress. These reasons are the preservation of the delayed sucking reflex. To soothe himself and find a safe place, the teenage pet begins to suck on his own nipples. Having relaxed and protected from the outside world, the pet quickly falls asleep.
4. Breed predisposition. It is known that Siamese and Persian cats, as well as Sphynx cats and their crosses, most often have a delayed sucking reflex.
5. Various disorders in organ development. Due to disruptions in the body, the pet may begin to suck on its own nipple. An irresistible desire to lick and suck certain parts of the body may be associated with a rash, allergies, wounds or dermatitis on the skin. In this case, it is recommended to immediately contact a veterinary clinic for qualified help.

Why does a teenage kitten continue to exhibit a sucking reflex?

Brain development in cubs is directly related to mouth movements, and the sucking reflex turns out to be a very important element of psychophysiological development. The reasons for a kitten’s prolonged suckling period may be:

1. . ” When keeping a cat family together, the nurse cat with a developed maternal instinct turns out to be too caring, meekly enduring the attack of energetic teenagers and the unpleasant grabbing of the nipples by toothy mouths. Sometimes a selfless mother continues to feed an over-aged child at the same time as the subsequent newborn offspring.
2. Early weaning or artificial feeding . In this case, the suckling kitten considers a person to be the closest creature, associating with him not only the provision of food, but also a blessed feeling of security and tranquility. Falling asleep in the owner's bed, a well-fed and satisfied baby can begin to lick and smack any part of the owner's body. Cubs, accustomed to receiving food exclusively from human hands, will stick to their fingers when they feel hungry.
3. Lack of attention on the part of the owner, frequent loneliness, boredom . Not finding a more suitable object to splash out its emotions, the kitten will cuddle and cling to a soft toy or fur item.
4. Stress, nervous shock . Instinctive memory indicates that the safest place is next to the mother in her own den, so the fear experienced can psychologically turn a teenage kitten into a three-week-old sucker. Having disconnected from the scary outside world, the baby animal uses the sucking reflex as an effective antidepressant, relaxing with the help of a kind of “self-hypnosis.”
5. Breed predisposition . It has been noticed that young Siamese, Thai, Persian, Asian cats, as well as their crosses, often suck and chew things.
6. Underfeeding, lack of vitamins and minerals . Unbalanced feeding can lead to licking, chewing and swallowing of inedible objects. So, experimentally the body tries to compensate for the deficiency of certain ingredients. In particular, if there is a lack of minerals, the cat will choose the walls or taste the soil from flower pots. The desire to suck on woolen items is due to the content of lanolin in them, which has a similar chemical nature to lipids and fatty acids. Naturally, the habit of eating inedible objects has a detrimental effect on the cat’s body, causing clogging of the digestive tract and increasing the likelihood of poisoning.
7. Disturbances in the functioning of organs and systems . Constant licking and sucking can provoke functional disruptions in the body, leading, for example, to increased salivation and nausea. In turn, this may be a sign of poisoning, internal intoxication, diseases of the oral cavity, teeth, and digestive tract. A persistent desire to lick a part of one’s own body may be associated with dermatitis, a manifestation of a skin allergy caused by a wound.

How to stop a kitten from sucking nipples?

When weaned from its mother, the kitten retains its sucking reflex until approximately 5 months of age. To eliminate failure in the formation of behavioral reflexes, it is necessary:

• create the correct feeding regimen;
• diversify the kittens' diet;
• do not take babies away from their mother too early;
• protect your one-month-old pet from stress and anxiety.

But what to do if an adult pet has not weaned itself off this infant habit? The owner's actions should be as follows:

1. To re-educate an older baby, you will need a blanket that will cover his nipples. It is not recommended to use ointments or chemicals for weaning, as they can lead to poisoning of the animal;
2. It is necessary to analyze your diet. Perhaps your four-legged friend lacks some vitamins and minerals. To eliminate nutritional deficiencies and eliminate the sucking reflex, it is recommended to feed the animal a balanced diet and purchase only high-quality food for kittens.
3. If the above methods do not help, you should take your pet to a veterinarian. After the examination and tests, the doctor will advise what actions to take.
4. If a teenage cat is healthy and sucks the nipple for fun, then you should be strict and scare off the pet at the first attempts to suck. This can be done by clapping your hands loudly, or by lightly spraying the cat with water from a spray bottle.
5. If your pet prefers household items in addition to their own nipples, then you can use natural essential oils. To do this, it is enough to treat the “liked” items with these oils. You can also use special sprays that are sold in pet stores and are great for helping owners protect personal property.

Dream details

Particular attention should be paid to the appearance and color of the animal. There are several options:

• healthy and beautiful kitten;
• skinny and sick;
• light and fluffy;
• gray or smoky;
• ginger;
• spotted or striped;
• black.

A healthy and beautiful animal symbolizes good events in life. A pregnant woman sees such a dream before the birth of a strong baby. And feeding a thin or sick animal will result in the appearance of a premature or weak baby. If a girl saw in a dream how she gave birth to a kitten, although in reality she doesn’t even have a boyfriend, then she will remain lonely for a long time. No matter what efforts she makes to improve her personal life, it will all be in vain. And to see a friend who gave birth to an animal is a sign of your own pregnancy.

Kittens with light fur mean good news, a tender relationship with a partner, a long-awaited child. Smoky animals symbolize the patronage of an influential person, rich gifts, good work and financial wealth. Red or chocolate ones dream of pleasant surprises and moments in life.

Animals with striped or spotted fur are a symbol of uncertainty. The dreamer is faced with a difficult choice and cannot solve his problems. Conflict situations, betrayals and obstacles await him. But he will be able to overcome them. If you had to breastfeed a black kitten, this dream promises both problems and an expensive surprise. After difficult trials, the sleeper will be well rewarded - he will be given a car, jewelry or a large sum.

When a girl dreams that her mother or sister gave birth to kittens, she will soon learn good news about them. And if in a vision the animal appeared with her husband’s mistress or a rival in love, then in reality she will find herself in an interesting position. For men, such a dream promises troubles and unpleasant responsibilities at work.

Small kittens usually dream of trouble, but sometimes the animals symbolize good events. It is important to take into account all the details when interpreting and pay attention to your emotions after waking up.