two kitten theories

The first theory that came in about today’s suddenly aggressive bottle-feeding behavior was that, if raised by a feral mother, Tamanya may have had to fight with her siblings for food.

The second theory is natural oral sadism.

Both theories are plausible, and both rely on the subsidiary theory that her true personality was covered up for the first few days by trauma, unfamiliar surroundings, parasite infestation, etc.

It could be either of these. But she’s definitely healthier and more energetic all of a sudden, and a naughty streak has appeared for the first time today. For example, I was lying down on my back on the couch at one point. She came and sat on my chest, remaining there for several minutes like an innocent angel. Then suddenly, without warning, she rushed straight at my face and acted like she was going to claw it, then held off at the last possible centimeter.

Now she’s pawing my lips and crying, which means more milk is needed.