Treating Aggression in Cats

Treating Aggression in Cats

Why Does My Cat Hiss, Scratch, and Bite? There are several effective strategies to decrease aggression in cats. Approaches will vary depending on the cause...
Cats and Furniture Scratching

Cats and Furniture Scratching

Tips on Training Felines to Use a Scratch Post You can do several simple things to redirect your cat's scratching behavior to more appropriate targets...
Toilet Training Your Cat

Toilet Training Your Cat – Get Rid of Litter Boxes Forever!

Toilet Training Your Cat – Two or three weeks is all it takes for cats to learn how to go to the bathroom. Then there...
A Semi-Feral Kitten's Story

A Semi-Feral Kitten’s Story

Don't shy away from adopting a semi-feral kitten. In time, and with the right sort of care, they can become delightful companions. When some schoolchildren...
How to Teach a Kitten to Use a Litter Box

Teaching Kittens to Use a Litter Box

How to Train a Kitten on Litter Box Use Unlike the often frustrating ordeal of house training dogs, litter box training is not hard because...
How to Stop Cat Scratching

How to Stop Cat Scratching

How to Stop a Cat Scratching Furniture and Rugs Unfortunately, completely stopping a cat from scratching is not going to happen. Therefore, the challenge is...
A New Kitten to an Older Cat

How To Introduce A New Kitten To An Older Cat

The Peaceful Way to Bring a New Kitten into a Home with Another Cat The important thing is a slow and controlled introduction. Never bring...
How to Alter Aggressive Behavior in Cats

How to Alter Aggressive Behavior in Cats

Stop the Cat from Biting, Scratching, and Attacking Aggressive cats are no fun. Learn how to prevent a cat from treating one as a scratching...
Cat Alarms and Other Tools for Cat Training

Cat Alarms and Other Tools for Cat Training

How to Train Cats to Stay off Counters, Tables, and Furniture Good cat training tips can be hard to come by! Learn how to use...
Ways to Have Fun with Kittens While Staying Sane Kittens are cute, but they may be demanding. Maintain sanity by creating an environment and a routine conducive to kitten and owner happiness. Everyone loves kittens. They are cute, energetic, soft to hold, and generally delightful. However, a period of adjustment will be required after bringing the new kitten home, whether or not one has other pets. He needs to get used to a routine, respond to their name, learn where to scratch, go to the bathroom, and eat. And where it may play and sleep. But, with a bit of preparation, time, and patience, the kitten will soon become an enjoyable part of the household! A Kitten's Healthiest Environment If the kitten is born to its owner, it's the best situation as then one has control right from birth over its home environment. Most kittens that are not purebred head to their owners around nine weeks of age. Purebred, it can be as late as thirteen weeks. Ideally, the kitten should be exposed to various people, animals, and situations as soon as possible to make it confident and fearless. If it becomes timid due to being frightened early in life, it is usually difficult to change its temperament later. Play music, run the vacuum or coffee grinder, invite cat-friendly dogs over, allow them to interact with children, and generally create an environment as naturalized and diverse as possible. If the kitten must be left alone for extended periods, play music and give it a mirror to interact with, then reassure it with extra care when one returns. A Kitten's Ideal Routine Kittens eat, go to the bathroom and play a lot. They need regular meal times, a clean litter box, and a lot of different types of toys, including ones with bells, feathers, rubber, and other textures suitable for chewing and chasing. A ball of yarn tied to the chair legs can lead to hours of fun. Quiet time is also necessary. If the kitten is becoming too hyperactive, biting, climbing curtains, digging up plants, and ripping up the toilet paper, then isolate the kitten in a room by itself, preferably the room where it was initially brought home socialized in. Make sure it has a comfortable bed in there. If the kitten makes a mess, don't yell at it; instead, separate it from the source of disaster, remove the object that caused trouble, or keep it from danger. For instance, to prevent a kitten from digging in plants, wrap the top of the plant pots in aluminum foil. Next, provide a scratching post. Put a catnip on it and dangle toys off it. The kitten will then scratch it and not the furniture! Saying no firmly and then distracting the kitten with a toy is the best approach to annoying behavior. Instead, always speak the kitten's name soothingly, associating it with food, treats, and cuddles. All kittens have different characters, but most love to be adored and paid attention to. Finding a balance between fun with the kitten and going about the daily routine without being impeded is a goal.

Adjusting to a Kitten in the House

Ways to Have Fun with Kittens While Staying Sane Kittens are cute, but they may be demanding. Maintain sanity by creating an environment and a...

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