Kitten having a nightmare, mother cat's response

Observing a sleeping kitten, you might notice twitching, paw movements, and whisker twitches, which could be indicative of dreaming. However, it's challenging to know if the dreams are pleasant or nightmarish experiences.

Even though the exact nature of a cat's dreams remains a mystery, it's generally accepted that animals, including kittens, have complex neurological processes during sleep that may involve dreaming. Cats, like humans, go through different sleep cycles, including REM (rapid eye movement) sleep, which is associated with dreaming. During REM sleep, the brain is highly active, and it's thought that animals may experience dreams or something similar.