2006-08-09 23:27:58 · 16 answers · asked by Danny 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
Be very gentle with the kitten; call it by its name, make no sudden loud noises or gestures near it; it is terrified. Fear makes them fierce because they think they are fighting for their lives. Offer small tit-bits of special food, like tuna, by hand, and stroke its fur. Buy ping-pong balls for it, and catnip to play with. It can take months, but the reward is indescribable. I have a 5 year old male who was put in a bag with his sister and thrown into a skip; it took 18 months to get a cuddle, but I get one every day now (Unfortunately his sister died)
2006-08-10 12:22:38 · answer #1 · answered by k0005kat@btinternet.com 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
While you don't want to be mean or cruel to the kitten by yelling, spitting, or hitting it, you must also "call its bluff."
When we first got our kitten she was about 10 weeks old and would act like she was the most ferocious animal alive. In fact, she would steal meat straight off of our plates and then run with it. When we would try to get it back, she would throw a fit and hiss and claw and bite us. To make her stop, we just consistently ignored her behavior and retrieved whatever she wasn't suppose to have. We did get a few scratches and bite marks, but she finally figured out who was in charge and how to behave a little better. Whatever course you decide to take, make sure that you are consistent in it... don't let her get away with it sometimes and not at other times. Hopefully, with a little time and maturity, your kitten will learn to be a little more sociable and compliant.
2006-08-10 00:19:12 · answer #2 · answered by Laurie V 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They're fierce when they think you're playing - you need to establish when you are not.
Mother cats pick the kittens up by the scruff of their neck and give them a gentle shake then put them down on their own when they get too boisterous. When he gets rowdy stop interacting with him and say 'No' loudly to give him a warning, then if he continues pick him up and remove him to another room by himself for a few minutes.
Similar to kids really...
2006-08-09 23:39:04 · answer #3 · answered by blondenglishrose 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First try ignoring the behaviour... just pretend like nothing is happening. If fierce kittens bite gets to hard to handle, then invest $2 in a spray bottle. Now go Schwarzenegger on Kitty's *** every time kitty turns feral. Don't shout or yell.... he/she will see it as attention. Just spray kitty..... its actually kinda fun :) Fierce kitty will go bye bye.
2006-08-09 23:36:59 · answer #4 · answered by Jenni 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My kitten was so ferocious that all my friends called her Kujo Kitten. She's a sweetie now.......course she IS 19! And she still lets you know when she wants leaving alone by biting or growling. I don't think you can alter an animals natural personality. It is up to you to learn how to read the signs that kitty doesn't want to play, and to teach kitty to read YOUR signs when YOU don't want to play. If Maisie got too boisterous when we were playing I just walked away. And if she started hissing, spitting, growling or trying to bite me I just walked away. As soon as we had learned to respect each others wishes we got on famously.
2006-08-10 07:04:37 · answer #5 · answered by franja 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What ever you do DON`T shout at it or spit at it!!! just be as gentle as you can with it. if you show it that it`s ok to be loud and act in a way you think is inappropriate it will act in just the same way. If it is being "naughty" ignore the behaviour and make a fuss of it when it behaves the want you want it to.
2006-08-09 23:55:38 · answer #6 · answered by B.B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
how do you mean fierce? biting? clawing? growling? kittens do play rough. you have to teach it that biting isn't acceptable if you are playing with it and it starts to bit you scream OUCH! if that doesn't work make sure you have a toy with you and put the toy in it's mouth (never encourage play with your hands or feet) if that doesn't work, end the play session.
2006-08-09 23:36:48 · answer #7 · answered by macleod709 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just keep being gentle to it, if its a street cat it'll take a while to get used to affection but once it does it'll be the sweetest cat in the world :) x
2006-08-10 00:24:27 · answer #8 · answered by Lisa D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do what it's mom or other cats would do. Put your finger hard on it's head between it's ears and push it's head down firmly but gently then get up and walk away, stop playing. It will get the message sooner or later.
2006-08-10 01:27:33 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm glad you asked. a stray cat gave birth to two kittens in our garden two weeks ago. the moment they came out of their "birth" den they were hissing and spitting... they don't respond to anything positive. (this is in a city, not the countryside so they have inherent "beware of humans" genes)
Cats like "trust" to be earned and when it works, getting down low on the ground and closing your eyes (smiling) shows a sure sign of trust. but to my two "pirates of the garden"! grrr i just get growled at. (reminds me of my first date) anyways...
Meowing doesn't work. they think you want something from them afterall, they meow to you when they want things right? and the "kissing sound with the lips" doesn't work. they think you are moistening your lips so you can eat them... no kidding
kittens need to feel safe. they need to know that you are not a giant out there to squash them.
keep low and earn trust and learn to walk away when they are scared. don't shout, speak softly. don't let kids get near them! good luck
2006-08-09 23:41:53 · answer #10 · answered by Stroopwafel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋