kitten question

[jenbengen]

We adopted a kitten two days ago. She is super sweet. But, as expected, she is very playful. We are trying to get it to stop biting our feet/clawing as much as possible. Anybody have any success with any specific techniques to get it to stop (or minimize it?). I have been using the squirt bottle thing. How long does it usually take before they realize it's not ok?

Thanks in advance!

 

[Pete]

Tell them NO and wait about 3 months Timmy was so bad I was going to change his name to "OUCHTIMMYSTOPTHAT!"

 

[desertrat]

We adopted a kitten two days ago. She is super sweet. But, as expected, she is very playful. We are trying to get it to stop biting our feet/clawing as much as possible. Anybody have any success with any specific techniques to get it to stop (or minimize it?). I have been using the squirt bottle thing. How long does it usually take before they realize it's not ok?

Thanks in advance!

More like, how long before you realize it's gonna happen no matter what you do?

 

[vraiblonde]

Tell them NO and wait about 3 months

They're just babies. Although my Claudia is 13 and she still wants to gnaw on me when we're playing.

 

[jenbengen]

More like, how long before you realize it's gonna happen no matter what you do?

They outgrow it, right? LOL I grew up with adult cats...don't ever remember them gnawing at my feet like this one.

 

[Tinkerbell]

They outgrow it, right? LOL I grew up with adult cats...don't ever remember them gnawing at my feet like this one.

I got a kitten from the shelter once. Took her home and found out that her favorate game was to hide places and stalk people. She would lay in wait, dash out real fast, wrap around your ankle, give you what I started calling "love nibbles" and then dash away again. She stopped doing this when she ....let me think....oh yeah... died...at the age of 15.

 

[desertrat]

They outgrow it, right? LOL I grew up with adult cats...don't ever remember them gnawing at my feet like this one.

Let's just say they learn more and other ways to entertain themselves. I think there is always a kitten in there somewhere though. Mine liked to hind in the bushes and when the dog and I came back from a walk would run out, jump once on the dog and head for the house.

 

[Magnum]

I am about to get a kitten from my Sister in a couple more weeks. I've never had a cat before. I was bit by a stray cat when I was a kid, still have the scars, so I never really liked them.

Time to get one though, see if it will hunt moles in my yard, and the birds that keep making nests in the fenderwell of my truck

 

[desertrat]

I am about to get a kitten from my Sister in a couple more weeks. I've never had a cat before. I was bit by a stray cat when I was a kid, still have the scars, so I never really liked them.

Time to get one though, see if it will hunt moles in my yard, and the birds that keep making nests in the fenderwell of my truck

I always thought two were better than one as far as kittens. That way you aren't the only fun thing in the house.

 

[Magnum]

I always thought two were better than one as far as kittens. That way you aren't the only fun thing in the house.

Hmmm, She does have 3... I think I am going to stick with one for now though.

 

[BS Gal]

I always thought two were better than one as far as kittens. That way you aren't the only fun thing in the house.

Does this mean I can bring a kitty home?

 

[desertrat]

Does this mean I can bring a kitty home?

Killer would enjoy that very much, I think. You have to clean up the blood though.

 

[BS Gal]

Killer would enjoy that very much, I think. You have to clean up the blood though.

Have we re-named him from his recent name of Slash to Killer since the incident on Saturday?

 

[Chain729]

We adopted a kitten two days ago. She is super sweet. But, as expected, she is very playful. We are trying to get it to stop biting our feet/clawing as much as possible. Anybody have any success with any specific techniques to get it to stop (or minimize it?). I have been using the squirt bottle thing. How long does it usually take before they realize it's not ok?

Thanks in advance!

Feed it to the dog. Other than that? I find that in order for cats to be have behaved, more often than not, they need a monthly, gentle, 4 Ft or so flight onto a matress or couch.

Notice I stressed gentle. I don't believe in abusing animals and there's a difference between a gentle toss and a fast-furball.

 

[desertrat]

Have we re-named him from his recent name of Slash to Killer since the incident on Saturday?

If the foo sh!ts wear it.

 

[julz20684]

We adopted a kitten two days ago. She is super sweet. But, as expected, she is very playful. We are trying to get it to stop biting our feet/clawing as much as possible. Anybody have any success with any specific techniques to get it to stop (or minimize it?). I have been using the squirt bottle thing. How long does it usually take before they realize it's not ok?

Thanks in advance!

Cats will always do what they want to do, ALWAYS!

 

[desertrat]

Feed it to the dog.

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[baileydog]

I have 2 kittens born mid February. I keep lots of toys, got something hanging from almost every door knob in the house to keep them busy. What ever the dollor store has to offer for cats, buy it. Cats love to chase things like feathers on a string attached to a pole. Toss a empty paper towel roll on the floor. Wad up some foil. you get the picture.

 

[Tinkerbell]

I have 2 kittens born mid February. I keep lots of toys, got something hanging from almost every door knob in the house to keep them busy. What ever the dollor store has to offer for cats, buy it. Cats love to chase things like feathers on a string attached to a pole. Toss a empty paper towel roll on the floor. Wad up some foil. you get the picture.

Paper bag.... HOURS of amusement for everyone!

 

[desertrat]

When the cat just gets too full of himself you can always toss a fake rubber snake over by them. Go hiss while you're at it.