When she leaps on me she arrives with her claws out. When I rub her tummy she constantly scratches.
2007-06-03 01:53:39 · 10 answers · asked by kjsnana 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
she is young and is still learning
she Will eventually (when she gets closer to you,) stop using her claws
as for her belly : never pet her belly that is the one spot cats feel vulnerable
only if you have had the kitten for longer than a year will she eventually let you pet her belly
it is a sign of progression in your relationship
I have had my cats for almost two years and one of them will still attack my dad if he tries to pet his belly
2007-06-03 02:02:25 · answer #1 · answered by ScreamMeALullabyy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
~ I've had cats for a long time. I had 9 cats during one point once, currently 5 cats (including my new kitten) and 1 dog, and 11 cats altogether during my life (possibly more; also including my kitten).
~ Basically, they're trying to SHARPEN their claws (from my knowledge) or, if the claws are close to coming off, they're trying to help the process so they can grow new ones. Their claws are their protection and they shed their claws to grown anew (on multiple occasions, I have come across their claws).
~ The first thing I would suggest about teaching her not to use her claws is to be a bit forceful (if you've not tried it already), but remember that it's a youthful kitten. Eventually, pets grow and begin to observe and understand human behavior and our language through motions and recognizing words. The kitten is still in it's basic learning stage/phase.
~ My dog, Shea, has learned to back off when I say "Ouch!". Her mind is triggered by that word and grew to know the word means I am hurt. It takes time, but teaching dogs, cats, and other pets new words and commands helps tremendously to know what's going on.
2007-06-03 09:50:29 · answer #2 · answered by sugarjo2004 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm sorry, but I don't think there's a way to teach her not to use her claws. If it got really bad, and if your okay with this, you could get her declawed. My kitten has been declawed and he's perfectly fine. Or there's also soft claws, which prevent the claws from scratching, they come in a variety of colors and you just have to place them on.
2007-06-03 08:59:35 · answer #3 · answered by Alliecatv 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you don't allready have some cat toys get some. She can scratch the toys instead of you when she wants to play. Also some cats don't let to be petted in certain areas. Sometimes when the lay belly up they want to sleep that way or just roll around, not be petted.
2007-06-03 10:00:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are these nail tips that are called Soft Paws...you can get them at pet stores. They are basically these little plastic tips that keep the cat from scratching on things. A friend of mine uses them ever so many months to remind her cats not to scratch the furniture, and it works. Also, make sure to keep her nails trimmed so it doesn't hurt so much.
2007-06-03 09:42:35 · answer #5 · answered by newsbug2003 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Normal cat behaviour. Most cats do not like their tummy scratched. Just pat gently, behind the ears and over the head.
2007-06-03 08:58:20 · answer #6 · answered by Aussie mum 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the only option to completely stop your cat from using her claws, is to declaw her. as she gets older, it will get more controlled. cutting her claws every once in a while, makes the scratching more gentle. she's a cat, and its in her nature to use her claws
2007-06-03 09:05:45 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
No. This is normal behavior for cats.
2007-06-03 08:59:19 · answer #8 · answered by Beau R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no way teaching the kitten.
You better cut or blunt her claws.
That's a bit nasty.
2007-06-03 09:05:49 · answer #9 · answered by Kevin M 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
nope... that's hat cats do. if she is an indoor cat you could have it declawed.
2007-06-03 09:18:17 · answer #10 · answered by panda 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋