I have just gotten a male kitten, Ivan, and he is stinking up the garage and my room pretty badly. I try to spray Febreeze regularly, but it's not helping too much. He also bites all the time, will he grow out of that?
2006-06-27 06:44:57 · 12 answers · asked by Dazed 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
Ask the vet how soon you can have him neutered. That will help with the odor of his urine.
Baths are traumatic for cats. Yours may tolerate it well, but if he does not, you can wipe him off daily with a damp wash cloth. You can gradually make the cloth damper and damper until it is really wet. Be sure to use warm water.
My adult cats like to bite and chew on my fingers. It is one way that cats show affection. Most people completely prevent their cats from biting, but I like it. However, if you don't control it, they will bite harder and harder.
The way to control biting is to let them bite and chew, but when the bite/chew too hard, IMMEDIATELY stop playing with them and go somewhere else. The thing they want is to play, so you can teach them not to bite harder than x by removing the thing they want.
Once my cats learned what degree of biting was acceptable, which didn't take more than a couple weeks, they have rarely gotten too rambunctious.
Cats also bite to say, "stop that!" So, if you are petting your cat, and he bites your hand, he might be overcome with affection, or he might be telling you he's had enough petting. If his tail, even just the tip of it, is moving back and forth, that means he is pissed off (even though he may be purring). Otherwise, he is probably being affectionate.
2006-06-27 06:55:51 · answer #1 · answered by crao_craz 6 · 6⤊ 0⤋
You may want to take Ivan to the vet and have him checked for worms. Kittens are very prone to having worms which could cause him to stink from upset stomach such as gas or diarrhea. Also make sure he is eating KITTEN food...Purina Kitten Chow is my favorite...its at WalMart in a yellow bag. He will grow out of the biting eventually and if you don't prmote biting as a kitten by letting him bite your hands and fingers.
2006-06-27 07:10:51 · answer #2 · answered by Amber 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My cats used to fart a lot (and very horrible!) when they where kitten. They hardly do that anymore. If you feed them healthy food, it should be allright.
Kittens do bite, it's playing. Because they have very sharp teeth it can hurt.
You can learn him not to bite. Everytime he does it, say with a serious voice 'No!' and put him away. Don't hurt him or hit him, saying 'no!' and putting him aside is enough. The only thing is that with a kitten you should be patient and tell him over and over again. Finally he will get it and stop biting you.
But remember: He is still a baby cat and very playfull. He doesn't mean you harm and is innocent in those feelings. Be sweet and consequent.
2006-06-27 06:51:28 · answer #3 · answered by Bloed 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well i have had kittens before and try to give the kitten a bath ... and use kitten shampoo...also the stink will go away and make sure you clean his area at least once a day...and the bitting will stop it just takes time and let him no that it is wrong by tapping him on the nose every time he does it... well good luck!!
2006-06-27 07:23:32 · answer #4 · answered by Kate 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can purchase special pet wipes that are lightly scented. I use them on my kitten, because he seems to get joy out of rolling in his catbox and he stinks to hell!
He'll grow out of the biting phase. Right now, his adult teeth are coming in, plus he's play fighting. Invest in lots of cushiony toys, and hide your purse for the time being!
Best of luck!
2006-06-27 07:56:35 · answer #5 · answered by la_la_la 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
biting is natural hes baby teeth are starting to grow
bathe him
put his necessity box in an open area
and clean it after each use get him some tuber toys he can chew on before he starts with some furniture
2006-06-27 06:56:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can give cat's bath's just dont get water in there ear's ..... like go to wal mart and gte the puppy or kitten whips they are not to much and they smell good all you do is whip the kitten off ... thats ez if you dont want to give it a bath ....
2006-06-27 06:48:30 · answer #7 · answered by Regina 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first take him to a vet be shore he is not ill
there is CAT SCRATCH DISEASE from contaminated cats
if he is vaccinated and OK ask somebody or the vet to give him a bath
and ask a vet he can give you more good ideas
male cats urine is smelly
about the bites ,i have no idea
2006-06-27 06:57:19 · answer #8 · answered by qwq 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you don't want to give it a bath you can buy this powder shampoo that you rub in to his fur. You should just give him some rubber toys to chew on too.
2006-06-27 07:11:35 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Give him a bath and buy him some toys that he can bite on.
2006-06-27 06:48:08 · answer #10 · answered by boricua_chick_21 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋