First and foremost, fleas are insects, while ticks are arachnids, so ticks are cousins to spiders. The big difference between fleas and ticks is that fleas will build cities and skyscrapers on your animal, and ticks will not. The life cycle of a flea consists of finding your pet, biting your pet, eating your pet, laying eggs, the eggs hatching into larva, the larva turning into pupa, and the pupa turning into adults, perpetuating the cycle. Ticks' life cycle actually happens off of your pet. They only feed off your pet, and after they're done eating, they drop off and continue to propagate and wait for something else to come by.

Playing with your kitten, feeding them, and being close during naps can help create a bond, as kittens’ behaviors are centered around their need to hunt, eat, and sleep.

Yes, providing a scratch post or other scratching toys from an early age can help prevent them from scratching furniture in the future.

No, punishing your kitten can create a negative association with you, which is especially undesirable when your kitten grows older and learns who safe people in their environment are. Instead, redirect them to appropriate toys and activities.

Avoid using your hands or feet when playing with them to prevent them from associating your hands and feet with toys and provide appropriate toys like wand toys, laser pointers, and treat-dispensing toys.

Aggression in kittens is usually just play and predator behavior, which manifests as biting and scratching, although they’re not trying to be mean or spiteful. Cats’ behavior revolves around hunting, eating, and sleeping, so if they’re being aggressive, it just means they need to satisfy their need to hunt. To help them release aggression, provide appropriate toys and activities.

Play with your kitten before bed to help expend some energy, as kittens are nocturnal animals. They may need toys to play with during the night as well if that doesn’t work.

There could be multiple reasons, such as not understanding the litter box, which can be handled by putting them inside the litter box and manually raking their feet through the litter, which will trigger the normal response that they should be able to go to the bathroom. Other possible reasons include other cats blocking their access to the litter box with aggression, medical reasons like a urinary tract infection, or preferences regarding the litter box type and litter. Try different options and consult a vet if necessary. Also, if you have a really small kitten, the edge of the litter box may be a bit high for them.