Kitten licks and nibbles when picked up. Is this normal? What to do?

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Whenever I pick her up, she'll start nibbling and licking. What is that about? Is she teething? What should I do? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 14 days old

Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA · Accepted Answer

This is quite normal behavior for a young kitten - it will improve as she matures and becomes more used to being handled. Use a towel when picking her up and try to handle her after mealtimes and after play when she is more likely to be calm and placid

Kitten licks and nibbles when picked up. Is this normal? What to do?

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