He has a brother that is more laid back, and really likes me and is submissive, but then I have @$$hole brother, that is such a biatch to me at times! I've been using a spray bottle of water and spray him, but he just licks it off and runs around like a maniac. Once after I got mad at him for crawling into the blinds, I sternly told him NO, and put him on the bed, 5 minutes later he comes running from the other room and freaking jumps on my back, clawing it and then runs away really fast cause he knew if I caught him....
One of my friends says that mixing a small amount of vinegar and water can prevent misbehaviors? Does anyone else know any other ideas of how I can tame my male kitten?
2006-11-10 00:05:02 · 14 answers · asked by Anonstar 3 in Pets ➔ Cats
think about this...you misbehave and then someone squirts you in the face. Your instant reaction is to get annoyed, right? Some cats are like this so they don't respond to having liquids squirted in their face as it makes them more aggressive. The best thing to do is diversion with reward (treats). Kitty does something bad, distract them by getting them to do something fun and then reward them with either kitty treat or catnip. Eventually, they'll learn to forget about the bad behavior. Cats are smart enough to know how to get your attention--doing bad things. If you divert that bad action to a good action they will soon learn to do the good action to get your attention and stop doing the bad action.
2006-11-10 00:10:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Don't use vinegar! Get an empty can, put some coins in it, secure the top and when you notice bad behavior, shake the can, making a loud, un-likable sound.
I also agree that neutering is best - for both!! It needs to be done prior to maturity to not only prevent unwanted babies in un-spayed females, but it also prevents testicular cancer, spraying, cat fights, etc. Many male cats are turned into shelters because of their spraying habits and once it starts, chances are, neutering won't make it stop. It has to be done prior to the start of spraying, so by 6 months of age.
Remember, just because one kitten is laid back and the other is an a$$hole, all animals have their own personalities, just as humans. Embrace their differences.
2006-11-10 08:13:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Kittens can be very mischevious. My male cat who is about 1 year and 3 months old was a hellraiser when he was a baby. He will grow out of it, you just have to give him room to run around and play and provide a few little cheap stuffed animals for him to occupy his time and do mock kills.
Males are more aggressive most of the time anyway so he needs more little balls to play with and more run around room, thats all.
He will grow out of it soon. Trust me. I remember wanting to throw my kitten out of the window in the past but I still loved him and let him play..think of them like children. They have their own personalities and eventually they calm down.
DONT USE VINEGAR! How in the world could that cause a cat to calm down??
You will not only have a mischevious kitten but you'll also have a sick one!
2006-11-10 10:33:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You don't.
You are the one who is not accomodating HIS needs.
THEY are the feline masters and YOU are the slave. Remember your place. If the kitten wants to claw you to pieces then stay still like a good scratching post and take it. The only one who can teach the kittens how to behave appropriately is an elder cat.
If you're that concerned then move the blinds where he cannot reach them... and don't sit where he can get at your back. Kittens, much like children... can be vindictive and will hold a grudge if you do anything so cruel as to spray them with water and manhandle them in unpleasant ways.
I think he deserves to claw you up for the way you mistreat him.
2006-11-10 09:14:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Wow, I totally understand what you're going through..it's hell and physically painful. BUT PLEASE DON"T HIT HIM ALTHOUGH ITS TEMPTING..only makes it worse..
I have had cats all my life and a couple of years ago bought one from a local petshop.
Mischievous and dangerous are two different things. We were so badly clawed, I took him straight back to the pet shop only to be told that one or both of his parents were feral.
I felt awful at the time but have never experienced a kitten like it. People don't realise, dogs have teeth but cats have claws and kittens have needles! plus he was actually purposely attacking us....very strange behaviour.
However I recommend you try to seek advice from a vet before doing anything...i really still wish I had tried more. Someone's got to...
Good luck :) :) :)
2006-11-10 12:18:55 · answer #5 · answered by eyevolve 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cat's are like people in that all are equipped with different personalities. He may grow out of that bad behavior, maybe he won't. I do know that punishing a cat in any way only makes the problem worse, especially using water as your tool of choice. Either find another home for him or deal with it. I've had a cat like him before and I wish you all the luck in the world.
2006-11-10 08:14:46 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Get him neutered, if he's old enough. That will calm him down. Cat's are very stubborn animals, and it is difficult to discipline then. Train, yes.. discipline, no. I would also be careful spraying water/vinager mix all over the cat. You won't appreciate the smell that will start to erupt from the animal.
2006-11-10 08:08:23 · answer #7 · answered by restless_nymph 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have a rambunctious male kitten myself named Agamemnon and he is full of energy. Once he was neutered he did calm down a great deal and started leaving my other cats alone. I invested in one of those carpet covered cat jungle gyms that they sell at petco and he loves to take his aggression out on that and not my furniture, especially if i dust it with cat nip. He also loves his laser pointer, if I make him spin in circles with it and then dart back and forth down a hall way and then jump up on the wall to chase it, he is usually tired out afterwords and calms down.
2006-11-10 20:23:19 · answer #8 · answered by ml_lansing 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you put vinegar in the spray bottle that it's going to sting if it goes into his eyes. You don't want to do that. Just keep using the spray bottle with water in it, but don't pick him up and put him anywhere. Jut leave him alone.
2006-11-10 08:16:12 · answer #9 · answered by Classy Granny 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Does he go outside? Perhaps you could play a lot with him in the hope it will tire him out and then he'll be calmer? Otherwise perhaps you could put him to bed in another room and close the door on him for a while? You could always speak to your vet too.
2006-11-10 08:08:14 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋