I have three kittens and all demand attention equally but one of them (the female) is always trying to get the most attention from me she's always got to be near me and I always must pay attention to her or she bites! when I do pet her she gets so excited she starts biting again ,its cute but annoying why? Please no perverted answers or dumb ones I know its hard for some imature people to resist but please try!also the others spoil her extremily!which why she eats first and is also getting enormous in size shes become very greedy and spoiled and its begining to be unhealthy for her!
2006-12-02 14:00:59 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
Hi there again...sounds like she's the dominant female if the others are waiting for her to eat first. It would be best to consider feeding the cats with individiual dishes separated far apart from one another so she doesn't migrate over to the other's food bowls too easily as lovemycats0 pointed out as it will lead to food aggression behaviours.
Additionally, as a suggestion it's recommended to feed kittens/cats on a schedule (e.g. morning when you wake and just before bedtime) with measured portions to avoid overeating as well. Recommended servings are generally listed on the food packaging labels based on the cat's weight and age. By also doing this you can then supervise the cats while they eat so the dominant female doesn't graze over to the other cat's food. This is important to do in a multi-cat household to maintain a healthy regimend long-term. Overeating or free choice feeding is the number one cause of obesity in felines today because cats eat out of boredom or hoard food from others if they feel they are not able to get their "lion's share". Any vet can confirm this simple fact. For more on obesity in felines and how to manage a healthy routine: http://www.littlebigcat.com/index.php?action=library&act=show&item=016
The love bites are very common among kittens as it is part of kitten play, however it's important to not encourage the behaviour as it could be more difficult to manage as she gets older. Whenever she does bite, pull yourself 'slowly' away and ignore her for a minute or two. When she isn't reactive then offer her a simple pat/pet with little fuss. The idea is to minimize the overstimulation and reward her for not biting and ignore her for when she does. Cats/kittens dislike having attention withheld as you are witnessing. Over time with repetition she will learn this is what happens if she bites and the behaviour will improve. Consider also redirecting her love bites to a toy too so she also learns body parts are not toys.
2006-12-02 17:57:00 · answer #1 · answered by ♪ Seattle ♫ 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The first thing is that there should be a dish for each cat. That way, they can all eat at the same time and they won't develop food aggression habits.
Female kittens are much more affectionate than male kittens. Mature male cats are much more affectionate than mature females.
As for the biting...well that is how cats play, with their teeth and claws. Watch how the kittens play with each other, and you will see that she is treating you like a member of the family. Don't play too rough, or as she gets stronger, it might become quite painful for you. Better to get some toys that involve you at one end and the cat at the other. Save your hands for petting.
2006-12-02 14:46:34 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You will have to put her in a room by herself to eat by herself when the others are eating. The others will be starving, and she will be too fat. Put the food dishes up after the meals. Also it will not be cute when she is older and still biting, so you will have to spray her lightly with a mist of water from a water bottle when she does that to you or the other kittens. It doesn`t hurt, and it does work.
2006-12-02 14:05:20 · answer #3 · answered by Sparkles 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well, first you need to slack down on her eating so much before she gets hurt. Sorry, but you'll have to deal with her attitude. When cats are happy they might bite playfully. Mine does. I have a cat now, and grew up with one. You're just going to need to deal with it how she acts. Don't spoil her. Sorry. Good luck.
2006-12-02 14:07:32 · answer #4 · answered by Artsy 1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, a good question: WHy don't you try sopme "isolation" that is, different rooms or areas for your female kitty. and as hard as it may sound guve each one equal amount of attention. When she bites, tell her: "no", lovoingly but firmly, Get it? After all she is competing with all males!
2006-12-02 14:09:55 · answer #5 · answered by Minina 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you have four cats ,three of them doing great one is lack of
obediant and pertion ,it is due to the reason that you showed
special attention towards her,when everybody were together
as a result when you neglet that she get a emotion feeling that
you are left behind on the other way she is showing to other
3 cats that she is more special than others.
2006-12-02 14:14:58 · answer #6 · answered by ranjithathatha 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
well, i am only 11 years old so i bet you don't want to listen to me but i suggest that if the cat starts to bite put it in a separate room for a few minutes and ignore it. then it will get used to not being the center of attention.
just me i luff everyone!
2006-12-02 14:04:56 · answer #7 · answered by Callie B 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Use rubber bands to train her. It sounds horrible but it works. After two or three shots she'll react just to the twang.
2006-12-02 14:04:28 · answer #8 · answered by FlyChicc420 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you don't want to go to any extremes...take it to a vet and consider getting a muzzle or something. That's what I did.
Hope it works out!
2006-12-02 14:07:47 · answer #9 · answered by Wishful Thinking 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
throw across the room a few times.
2006-12-02 14:14:51 · answer #10 · answered by kimmycat 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋