Playing among cats is a behavior that first appears in kittens.

Playing among cats is a behavior that first appears in kittens. Some important developmental aspects of play behavior include motor development, social behavior and cognitive development. There are different types of games that develop at different stages during the development and growth of a kitten. The first play behaviors noticed among kittens include approaching, kicking and holding each other. After this stage of their development, kittens begin to show interest in inanimate objects and prey behavior. It develops their antisocial behavior where they become more independent and begin to practice predatory behavior. The play behavior among kittens is also important through providing physical exercise as they grow, as well as providing a way to communicate with other members of their litter to build strong social bonds. Social play among litter-mates is important because it is the main source of play for kittens in early life, as they are confined to the room they need to explore other ways of playing. It is important to engage in these social play behaviors until they have access to other objects such as toys.