We were given a kitten about 4 months ago and because he was so young we had to bottle feed him for about 4 weeks. Now he is a few months older, very healthy, eats good, etc but he is crazy! We have a bottle filled with water but regardless of how many times we spray him he will not stay off the counters. He get into everything and now he is confined to the bedroom simply because we can not keep track of what he is doing because he moves so fast, lol. We have 3 dogs and Sebastian (the kitten) gets along with the dogs really well so we're not sure what the problem is. Both my spouse and I have had cats in the past and we have never run into a wild kitten. Sebastain has every climbing toy that has been created, his own space to play in and a ton of toys so believe me he is entertained 24/7. We have to crate him at night because we can not allow him to run loose as we are afraid of what the results would be. Serious answers only please and Thank you!!
2007-12-26 12:04:00 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
lol...I do not think that he really has ADHD...it was sarcasm, haha =)!
Thank you everyone for your advice, I will pick a best answer at the end of today!!
2007-12-27 09:14:11 · update #1
He sounds like a very active kitten. One of mine was a ping pong ball. He's finally starting to calm down, he's 9 months old. To keep him off the counters, place an office mat upside down on the countertops when you're not using them. (The kind you put your rolling chair on, with the nubbies on the bottom side.) Cats hate that texture and he'll eventually learn not to jump up there. Keep using the spray bottle, and you can also use an empty soda can with pennies in it. SHake it when he does something he's not supposed to. Most of this behavior is just typical kitten curiosity. My suggestion is to store away any breakables, knick-knacks, etc until he's more well-behaved. Cats don't do crates well. Maybe just keep him in the bathroom at night. Do allow him out into the house. He needs to learn his home. With work and attention, you can train him to behave more appropriately in the house. Don't get discouraged! =)
2007-12-26 12:13:03 · answer #1 · answered by Rosesarered 4 · 3⤊ 5⤋
Yeah, he sounds crazy. But, he really is only repeating the behaviour because he can. Remove his ability to: jump on counters, for example, by putting up orange citrus scented odorizers or some indoor 'no' spray which is safe but has an offensive odor to cats. The spray bottle doesnt work, evidently, because the kitten is obviously smarter than you believe. Maybe being sprayed is not that a big of a deal to him.
Also, see the link which has many helpful suggestions. Good luck.
2007-12-26 12:18:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sebastian sounds like a handful! Kittens have sooo much energy they don't know what to do with it all and end up in trouble. It's about time for him to be neutered which will help calm him down some. I've never used it but lots of people talk about how well the Rescue Remedy (flower essences) help calm down overactive cats. You might look into that.
2007-12-26 12:12:29 · answer #3 · answered by ♥Pretty♥ ♥Kitty♥ 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
OIK, you made me laugh! Sebastian did not have his mom around to teach him how to be a proper kitty. He is being a stinker but he will settle down as he gets older. The counter thing will just have to be dealt with when he does it. Just clap your hands loudly and say no ( a little bit louder than your normal voice. You have probably used the water bottle so much that it doesn't even phase him.As you have found out with kittens, your sleep time is their play time. That too will cease as he matures. Sounds like a fun busy kitten to me. Keep your sense of humor through this.
2007-12-26 13:47:41 · answer #4 · answered by Laurie 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Every cat is different. I foster for the humane society so I have had a few cats coming in and out of my house. My last kitten I had to take the curtains down because would not quiet swinging on them. I ended up with another kitten in the house and they started playing together. They would run around the house but with them interacting together I was able to put my curtains back up. They both did calm down about the time they turned one. I put collars with bells on the kitten and they helped me keep up with him. I have had calm kittens and wild things in my house.
2007-12-26 12:16:05 · answer #5 · answered by Tessa 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
it is common kitten habit. My 2 are approximately 9 months previous, and that i nevertheless seize them mountain climbing up curtains and doing issues they are actually not meant to. There could be a situation in the experience that your kitten wasn't loopy and playful. in basic terms like sons and daughters, they have an insane volume of potential, and that they could desire to burn it off indirectly. however the sturdy element is, whilst they play for an hour or 2, they'll sleep soundly for something of the afternoon. purchase your kitten a kitty apartment and a scratching post, alongside with some toys that are secure for her to play with once you're actually not around. (no strings or small products for her to swallow) To self-discipline her, in basic terms use a squirt bottle packed with undeniable water. whilst she does something undesirable, in basic terms gently squirt her with the water. in spite of the incontrovertible fact that, this did no longer artwork with my kittens, for the reason that they the two LOVE water. (pass parent) in case you detect that this methodology isn't useful on your kitten, you additionally can get a can and fill it with spare replace. it's going to make a noisy sound which will frighten your kitten, yet she will think of that notwithstanding she grow to be doing made that sound. in basic terms notwithstanding you do, please do no longer YELL and your kitten. it rather is going to only tutor her to be frightened of you, no longer of what she did. it ought to reason greater behavioral issues interior the long-term. sturdy success with your kitten! :)
2016-10-02 09:38:44 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My kitten is 6 months old & is still into everything. It's just part of their kittenhood.
I don't believe you have a kitten with ADHD, though all baby animals are extremely hyper at times. Have you discussed this issue with your vet? You may need only change his diet to get him to calm down.
However...
Having been bottle fed at such a young age, my guess would be that you've spoiled him & he's taking full advantage of you. ;)
2007-12-27 01:34:58 · answer #7 · answered by >>Phoenix<< 6 · 7⤊ 0⤋
He will grow out of it. I have a wild one too and she is now about 3 years old...she is calming down some, but it took a couple of years. You are smart. I didn't have a crate. That is a good idea.
2007-12-26 14:16:00 · answer #8 · answered by SoAZ Gal 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
He is a very normal kitten and in time he will settle down. In the meantime he has the kitten crazies. I adopted an adult cat last time to avoid this stage.
2007-12-26 12:09:14 · answer #9 · answered by ? 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
I'm afraid he is just normal for a kitten. You have had this helpless baby around for a month so you are not prepared for him growing up. He'll be that way for many more months and it is not something you want to start "disciplining" over.
Rescue Remedy is a great commodity to have in the home for medical emergencies and won't help him at all with his energy problem.
2007-12-26 12:41:33 · answer #10 · answered by old cat lady 7 · 3⤊ 7⤋