My cat cannot behave I do not know what to do. I know she's curious but how do I keep her away from certain areas? I don't want to spray her with water because she enjoys her baths but some of these things are precious to me and she is out to destroy them all it seems is there a way to disipline her or is this gonna be the rest of my life?
2006-07-17 07:25:29 · 13 answers · asked by Prince Sev 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
When they're young like that, you're best off just putting your stuff away and trying to enjoy your kitten. She will grow up and become more lazy but for now, she just wants to play and you can't reason with a kitten.
You can try buying her lots and lots of toys and playing with her for a couple hours at night. You can also find cat furniture. Cat furniture will insure she has a place to climb and she might stay away from your stuff more.
Try to enjoy her. I know it can be a pain.
2006-07-17 07:31:21 · answer #1 · answered by Mama R 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You like most people are not prepared to care for an animal. First it is in the cats/kittens nature to clean themselves. Bathing a cat is soooo bad for their skin balance and proper shedding cycle. I have had one of my cats for 12 years and never has he had a bath, and he is perfectly clean with a nice soft coat of fur. He is disiplined very effectively with a water spray bottle. Also these things that are so precious to you should be placed out of reach of the cat. Such as a cabinet or closed door.
What ever you decide to do remember that the companion of a kitty is presious too. She is not out to destroy your stuff. May be she does that to get more attention from you. Play with her more often.
2006-07-17 14:36:56 · answer #2 · answered by stephiestrobel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If there are specific rooms you do not want her going in, it can be effective to put up baby gates so the cat cannot enter those rooms. Another option is if there are certain rooms to block, you can get an electric fence signal for indoors. We originally had an electric fence for my cat outdoors, but when we got dogs we used the fence too keep them out of the upstairs of the house. The cat did very well with the fence and eventually didn't need the collar to know where he could and couldn't go.
You can also put balloons around certain areas, and when the cat tries to get to those areas, she will pop a balloon and the noise will frighten her away. Those areas will eventually become associated with the noise, and she won't want to go near them.
Another option is to put the cat in a crate (or cage) if you find her misbehaving or going near areas she isn't allowed. Cats are very smart, and if you catch her in the act of misbehaving and punish her she will eventually get the idea. Squirting lemon juice in her mouth will also work similarly to the balloons.
2006-07-17 14:36:03 · answer #3 · answered by MandyT 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kitten's are babies, so you have an EXTREMELY fast and agile equivalent of a toddler!!! She's going to be a kitten for at least a year, which also leads you through the 'teenager' stage -- but they DO settle down and learn as they go. The things that are important to you -- store away for the time being for safekeeping. Much easier than hoping your training will take hold. The kitty will mellow out as she gets older, but right now everything is FUN FUN FUN, a game, curious, etc. You have to understand her age and apply the situation accordingly. It's a bit of an effort, but well worth it. Mainly, spoil her rotten as you're training her, and you'll end up with a MUCH better cat -- truly!
Good luck!
2006-07-17 14:32:57 · answer #4 · answered by Shadycat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She likes baths?? That is weird. I had a kitten once that did like water too. With her, if we sprayed her in the face a couple times she would stop/move/get off . . . Also there was a couple of rooms that she was not allowed into, so we kept the doors shut, or we put up gates similar to the ones that are ones used for little kids/babies.
2006-07-17 15:45:25 · answer #5 · answered by KG 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kittens settle down after they mature and grow up. My cat use to be the same way - always getting into anything and everything! She is about 10 years old now, and definitely isn't the kitten she use to be - I would say she started to grow out of her kitten-like habits after a year or two. Put some barriers up for her - maybe if you don't want her to get into your room, shut your door. It sounds too easy to work, but it does! Best of luck to you. :)
2006-07-17 14:31:51 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
She is just like a toddler. You will just have to keep things out of reach for a while. It is impossible to discipline her she doesn't know the what she is doing is wrong just like small children. She will calm down as she gets older. Kittens are just so excited and all they know how to do its play and have fun. Enjoy while it last pretty soon you will miss her playfulness!
2006-07-17 16:38:46 · answer #7 · answered by Megan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a cage and put a litter box in it and put the cat in there when it misbehaves. best thing to do till your cat grows up more put your valuable things away where the cat can't get to them and destroy them
2006-07-17 14:48:29 · answer #8 · answered by macleod709 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your cat will still like baths, even if you use spay bottle to train her, also say no in a loud voice when you spay and within a couple months you will only have to say" no!" instead of using spray
2006-07-17 14:36:28 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
kitty proof your house and start spraying... kitty needs to learn rules too. put cotton balls soaked with bitter apple or bitter orange soulution(ask about it in the pet store) around the areas you don't want kitty in if you don't want to spray.
2006-07-17 14:53:13 · answer #10 · answered by blkrose65 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋