Kitten
2007-01-04 04:42:37 · 12 answers · asked by ------------------- 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
It is normal for 5-month old kittens to stop sleeping with their owners especially if the kitten has a more independent personality. Regarding the hyperness, maybe you kitten needs to go outside more often (if you allow this of course). If your kitten is an inside cat, then maybe he/she needs more play time with you or a new cat toy to play with. Being active is also part of your kitten's personality, though.
2007-01-04 04:52:32 · answer #1 · answered by Jazz In 10-Forward 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My kitten stopped sleeping with me as well around 5 months... I used to always find her under the covers with me.... now she sleeps on top of the closets or on the windowsill. It's normal behavior and as far as being hyper... I think it's a kitten thing and I hope it calms down... my cat has PLENTY of toys and we play alot..tons of fetch and everything and she'll get in her mood a few times a day where she just RUNSSS all over the house like the devil is chasing her. I think what we have is healthy kittens!!!
2007-01-04 05:48:15 · answer #2 · answered by Jonela 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My cat stopped sleeping with me at around five or six months old as well. They're beginning to really mature and they're more independant.
Sometimes you'll notice if you wake up at night, the cat will be in bed with you. They get to a point where everything has to be on their own terms.
Make sure to play with the kitten a lot, to get out any excess energy. It should help with the hyper activity you're experiencing now.
2007-01-04 04:49:19 · answer #3 · answered by ljn331 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your cat's sort of a teenager right now. That's the age where they really start to declare their independence and act out. It's also about as hyper as they get. Usually by around 1 year they settle back into a normal routine and calm down a bit. It may go back to sleeping with you once it's calmed down, but cats are pretty independent and there's no forcing them to do things like that.
2007-01-04 05:05:02 · answer #4 · answered by CRF 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you changed anything in the sleep area that she might not like or added anything like scented candles in ur room that she might not like. Has the kitten gotten fixed? They tend to be move lovable once they get fixed too. I dont think shes old enough to be in heat. Where does she sleep now? If she sleeps in a certain pillow or balnket that isnt in ur sleeping area try brining it to or near ur room and maybe the kitten will start sleep there and then with you
2007-01-04 04:49:47 · answer #5 · answered by Erika 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you feeding a similar stuff the he change into eating earlier you followed him? this may be the priority. Get a number of the former form and wean him onto your new food. also, he remains investigating his new ecosystem or perhaps as a cat is uncertain of its ecosystem, it many times received't experience take care of or gentle sufficient to devour. even as this is not strong to enable a cat bypass without food, oftentimes a cat will seek out some style of food even as hungry. If he nevertheless hasn't nibbled on something by tonight (such as his previous sort of food) you may upload slightly tuna juice to the food. Tuna juice is great and stinky, and the aroma is often more suitable than a cat's worry! strong success -- he merely needs slightly time to regulate.
2016-12-01 19:54:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cats like to play a lot during the night. They sleep a lot during the day. They are not nocturnal. When they get older they usually don't sleep with you until you fall asleep.
2007-01-04 06:06:46 · answer #7 · answered by cats18 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
getting to be the time to have her spayed. my male kitty did the same thing until i took Izzy to get neutered.before the neuter he would attack my head while i was sleeping. i think he liked my pony tail. i had very long hair back then. i had to sleep with my head under the covers for 2 months! i know exactly how you feel. good luck with the spay, to you and the kitty.
2007-01-04 04:51:02 · answer #8 · answered by punkbun03 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cats are particular creatures. Is it a female? Males are generally more affectionate. I was told by a vet that if you turn a cat on it's back in your arms, and the cat doesn't struggle, it will be a calm docile pet. If it struggles, it will be mostly a loner, and won't be a lap cat at all.
2007-01-04 04:51:01 · answer #9 · answered by emmiehawk 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Cats are notoriously independent, not like dogs who relish being in the company of humans.
She will socialize with you in her own time, not yours unfortunately. She will however, learn to read you and be there when you need her company, but you also have to let her have her "private" moments.
Dont forget that cats are nocturnal hunters and may want to eat, and do their pooping etc at night.
2007-01-04 04:52:56 · answer #10 · answered by QuiteNewHere 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋