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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.