Why does my neighbors kitten try to nurse on my hand?

Question

He's about three months old now and he eats dry food and some moist. But it seems that at night time he turns into a baby and tries to nurse on my hand and will keep doing it even if he can't find anything. Is it a disorder?

I'm looking for serious answers not silly ones. If you have a silly one don't leave your answer.

Answer 1

It's just instinct. It's basically the same reason why he kneads his claws into a blanket or something else. Probably just because he became accustomed to it while growing up, and is not ready to stop just yet (like a little kid learning how to not suck his thumb).

I really don't think it's anything to worry about.. my cat still does it once in a blue moon and he's about 8 years now.

Answer 2

im serious...he probably thinks its his moms nipple cuz his mom isnt feeding him very well.

Answer 3

Probly was takin away from his mother to early, lots of cats do it... its common no worries