Cortisol and other hormones release a surge of energy in the form of glucose (sugar), which the body can use to fight or flee. That rush of glucose is no problem if your body's insulin response is working correctly.
Notice that the kittensâ ears are just beginning to unfold, though their eyes remain closed. Their sense of smell, hearing, and taste are slowly starting to develop. Tweed is only three days old. After almost a week, the kittens begin to wiggle around on their own a little bit and their eyes start to open.
For other uses, see Kitten (disambiguation) and Kitty (disambiguation). A kitten, also known as a kitty or kitty cat, is a juvenile cat. After being born, kittens are totally dependent on their mother for survival and they do not normally open their eyes until after seven to ten days. After about two weeks, kittens quickly develop and begin to explore the world outside the nest.