I have a kitten who is 8 weeks old. When I walk she bites and claws at my ankles. She also attacks my hands and arms. I know she is only playing but I don't want her to think it is ok to do this and when she is older to continue biting and clawing me. Any suggestions?
2006-11-06 04:51:37 · 14 answers · asked by dog 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
Eight weeks is young for serious training and you can start right now. I am glad you realise that she is not attacking you and only playing as she would with another kitten.
You must keep her nails trimmed and there are lots of books, websites and your vet to show you how to do this. Always play with her with a cat dancer or feather toy so she can learn that human hands are not toys. When she behaves inappropriately (1) pick her up gently, (2) hiss in her face (that's what mom cats do to correct kittens) and (3) put her away from you with a firm "No!". She will get the message eventually is you are very consistent with these three steps. If there are other members of your household they should all be instructed to use the same three-step procedure.
2006-11-06 05:00:50 · answer #1 · answered by old cat lady 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Bitting with kittens at a certain age could be because they are teething. Definately discipline the behavior, but encourage her to bite toys and get her toys she can dig into. Catnip stuffed toys work great for teething. I have a kitten right now who just lost one of her teeth and the adult tooth is growing in quickly. Some of the disciplinary measures above work great, try them out. What's great about the squirt bottle is the kitten never seems to associate the owner as disciplinarian. I've had my kitten run to me for protection when the evil squirt bottle was after her (even though it was in my hand) Use a low voice when saying no, and a normal to higher voice when praising the kitten. Animals understand you by your tone of voice and body language. You can also understand your kitten by it's tone of voice and body language.
2006-11-06 05:29:15 · answer #2 · answered by RenaMac 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Biting habit would be a piece of play habit in kittens. you could desire to ascertain you have sufficient suited play opportunities and toys on your kitten. it is likewise substantial which you do no longer play video games along with her utilising your hands or different physique aspects. this can supply her the effect that biting and clawing at you is okay. yet one extra reason a kitten would chew is that if she is afraid or feels threatened. in case your kitten does something incorrect, somewhat than attaining out to reprimand her, try hissing. Kittens locate this a “species suited” reprimand and in many situations will supply up their habit.
2016-10-21 08:59:09 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She will outgrow it, if you want to use a spray bottle filled with water that may help, but being young she also may become afraid of you. I would suggest pushing her away or putting her on the floor when she starts biting or clawing. Don't get her declawed, that will usually only make the biting worse.
2006-11-06 05:01:06 · answer #4 · answered by redrancherogirl 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
My cat was a constant biter when she was a kitten. I did the "time out" thing. When she got too carried away I would put her in a room without "fun" (i.e., food/toys, etc.) for a few minutes. She is still a biter when we play too rough but she does stop when she is timed out. Reward her for not biting, too.
2006-11-06 05:19:14 · answer #5 · answered by lolabellaquin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pull her away and firmly tell her "NO!". Actually as another person posted, a squirt bottle is a humane and safe way to stop bad behavior in cats. Just give the kitten a small spritz if she get out of hand.(Don't soak her) Give her some furry rattling toys to distract and amuse her.
2006-11-06 05:03:18 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
maybe shes bored,once i got my kitten she kept on biting me for a few weeks.she was new to us,and we didnt have (cat food,toys etc.) and the i brought her a new toy. she stopped biting.
if this didnt work,try this
keep on shouting at her NO! or u could just get any sparay and spray her
and u could pick her uop and hiss
2016-03-31 04:33:10 · answer #7 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We had a kitten exactly like that!! Spank his butt right after he bites you and nosedives ur ankles. A squirt bottle will make them think twice about anything! And don't worry, he will grow out of it. At least mine did.
2006-11-06 05:00:23 · answer #8 · answered by JoJo 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
*whenever she bites, say NO loudly & sharp, and pick her up. set her back down and tease her with a soft foil ball that you then throw. you have to
1) stop the behaviour
2)not instil fear
3) replace the behaviour with something more acceptable.
Your kitten wants to play and therefore, give her something to play with.
2006-11-06 04:59:19 · answer #9 · answered by kerangoumar 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
my friends kitten did that even when he got older. If you play rough with them, thats where it starts. Um...I don't know what you can do
2006-11-06 05:02:52 · answer #10 · answered by Mel 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋