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Will my kitten recognize its mom or dad after a month away?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Persian | Female | unspayed | 2 months and 29 days old | 3.6 lbs

Will a 3 month kitten remember her mother/father when she sees them the first time after a gap of 1 month?

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on December 26th, 2019

It is possible they will recognize each other but often they will not like each other after a month's lapse in time. You need to be careful as as soon as she comes into heat he will breed her and that is not recommended. So when she is 6 months old you need to either spay her or keep her away from him. Breeding family members to each other is not recommended.

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