how do i get my kitten used to its name?

Question

ive had mu kitten for almost a month now and it still doesnt know its name? i try calling it and talking to it but its still doesnt know how can i get it to come when i call it?

Answer 1

just keep calling it by its name its still a kitten it will take about 6 months

Answer 2

My kitten Tilly is 22 weeks old today and I've had her since she was 12 weeks old. I use her name a lot but especially when calling her for her food as I tap the bowl with a plastic fork at the same time. I also thought she would never answer to her name but last week I called her without tapping the bowl and she came running and has been coming when called ever since either for food or just in general. Keep persevering and your kitten will respond. Good luck and enjoy.

Answer 3

Cats aren't like dogs! They don't care if you call them by a name, just as long as you call. There's an old saying .....You can call a dog and he'll come running...but, call a cat, and he'll say "leave a message and I'll get back to you". Having cats for over 35 years, I can attest to the validity of that old saying. Cats really don't care.........they're very independent creatures. I think that's why so many of us love them! But, if you want your kitten to learn it's name (still an "it", not a he/she?), just say the name over and over while you're playing with "it". Sooner or later, the name will sink in! Good luck, and have fun.

Answer 4

Just keep using your kitten's name. Cats are smart. If your kitten doesn't already know his name (he might, maybe he's just being a cat and ignoring you), then he'll figure it out soon.

Your kitten's not deaf is it? Easy enough to test if you're not sure of the answer. Just make a loud noise and if he jumps, he's not deaf.

Answer 5

It takes a lot longer for cats to learn their name than dogs. Dogs want to please their person. Cats are very independent. It will take your kitten a few months for it to learn it's name. Just keep talking to it while you're petting it and paying it attention. Keep saying it's name when you call it. It'll respond to it's name at about 12-14 months of age.

Answer 6

If you an hold you kitten and hold for about 30 min or an hour and keep n repeting the name but if that doesnt work then try pick out a new name

Answer 7

Just perserver with it, remember your kitten is still very young. It will get it in time, with alittle patience on your part! Use a kind, soft voice when you do try and call it, perhaps you are shouting and scaring your kitten?

Answer 8

Just keep using it's name ALL the time. Everytime you address it, speak to it, cuddle it.

If you call the kitten with its name, dangling a treat it will quickly start to associate that sound with itself.

However, be aware that cats often CHOOSE not to hear their names!

Answer 9

What is it's name? Sometimes names ending in i or y Spunky are easier for cats to get to know rather than something like Igor. Just use the name as often as possible, especially at feeding time.

Answer 10

The kitten knows his name but it's a cat.. they don't come when called.

Seriously, he or she will eventually recogonize and respond to his or name to some level. My cats know I'm speaking to them when I call them by their names but never come because I want them to. Cats need an incentive to do something or go - an incentive they decide is good enough. somewhere.

Answer 11

You haven't told us what its name is. A cat's name should have no more than two syllables and always be articulated loudly and clearly. Keep repeating the name when you stroke it. If you can be sure your kitten isn't deaf, just persevere and it will get the idea eventually.