White Cat Got Stuck In Funny Way While Playing

Play in cats is a behaviour that is brought about during growth from the kitten stage onward. Some important aspects of this play behavior for the development of kittens in to adult cats include motor development, social behavior and cognitive development.

There are different types of play that develop at different stages during the development and growth of a kitten. The first play behaviors observed in kittens include things like approaching, pawing and holding onto each other. Following this stage in their development, kittens begin to show an interest in inanimate objects and prey behavior. This is the development of their nonsocial behavior in which they become more independent and begin to practice predatory/hunting behavior.

Play behaviour in kittens is also important in providing them with physical exercise as they are growing, as well as providing a means of interacting with other members of their litter to keep strong social bonds among them.

Play is about predatory behaviour, and a highly excited cat can cause minor injuries in the excitement of the moment. With most cats, it is wise to keep playthings at least 20 cm away from fingers or eyes and avoid encouraging a cat to eat inedible toys.

If playing with a human's bare hands, a cat will generally resist using its claws or biting too hard, but a cat that becomes extremely excited may accidentally inflict injuries to its human playmate in the form of light scratches or small puncture wounds from biting too hard.

Cats' claws and mouths can contain bacteria that can lead to infection, so it is wise to clean and treat any wounds with an antiseptic solution and seek professional medical services if there is reason to believe that the wound has become infected.