A TikTok video showing a newborn kitten’s unexpected activity just two hours after birth has left viewers and the kitten’s owner wondering if this is normal behavior.
TikTok user @sydney.carpentier documented her pregnant cat Olive’s journey as she gave birth to a litter of kittens. Sydney prepared a cozy nesting area to ensure Olive would be comfortable during labor. She stayed by her side throughout the birthing process and continued to monitor the new family afterward. However, she kept her distance to give Olive time to bond with her newborns, allowing her to groom and nurse them without interference.
But just two hours after the kittens were born, Sydney noticed something surprising: One of the tiny kittens began climbing the screened-in wall of the nesting area. The active kitten stretched out its front paws, trying to pull itself up, a rare sight for a kitten just a few hours old. The unusual behavior prompted Sydney to ask in the video, “Is it normal for kittens to be so active?”
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Even Olive seemed baffled by her energetic baby. She gently tried to nudge the kitten down with her head, but it was determined to explore. Olive’s bewildered expression, as if she were looking at Sydney for answers, amused viewers. The video was captioned, “Olive looking at the camera like she’s on The Office sends me.”
Typically, newborn kittens spend most of their first few days sleeping, according to PetMD. While they aren’t ready to walk or explore yet, they can crawl to find their mother for warmth and nursing. It’s rare for kittens to attempt climbing so soon after birth, making this kitten’s adventurous spirit a true anomaly.
The video quickly went viral, racking up over 311,200 views, 38,800 likes, and 339 comments. Many TikTok users were amazed by the kitten’s boldness, while others shared their own experiences with lively litters.
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One user warned, “Oh good luck. My cat had a litter, and some were walking fast right out of the womb. They turned out to be quite the handful.” Another commenter added, “You’re in for a rollercoaster ride, TRUST ME.” A third added, “Most newborns are just wriggling around to find their mom. But climbing on the first day? This kitten’s life is a race against time!”
Whether this kitten’s burst of precocious energy is a sign of an adventurous spirit or just a stroke of luck, one thing is for sure: Sydney and Olive are in for a wild ride with this little one.
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