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==Prevention==
==Prevention==
The [[Feline Socialisation|‘socialisation’ period]] of the cat ends at around 7 weeks. The breeder is therefore responsible for exposing the kittens to a wide range of people and other species before homing.
The most important aspects of fear related problems in cats are early socialisation and genetic background [[Feline Socialisation|‘socialisation’ period]] of the cat ends at around 7 weeks. The breeder is therefore responsible for exposing the kittens to a wide range of people and other species before homing.
* Do not pick kittens that are the progeny of aggressive or fearful parents.
* Do not pick kittens that are the progeny of aggressive or fearful parents.
* Avoid choosing kittens that have been reared in impoverished or barren environments.
* Avoid choosing kittens that have been reared in impoverished or barren environments.