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Cat Forum / Health and Behavior / June 2004attack of the kitten
Hi, I have a siamese kitten - he is only about 10 weeks old and is going through an 'attacking everything' period. I know hes playing and learning to hunt, but im starting to look like a scratching post :( Does anyone have any idea how long this stage lasts? Thanks for any thoughts. Rach The really bad part lasts about 8 months. They stay insanely active until about 1.5 years. Yet another reason why it's always best to get two. Do you have room in your heart and home for a little buddy? Karen > Hi, > I have a siamese kitten - he is only about 10 weeks old and is going through [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > Thanks for any thoughts. > Rach >Hi, >I have a siamese kitten - he is only about 10 weeks old and is going through >an 'attacking everything' period. I know hes playing and learning to hunt, >but im starting to look like a scratching post :( > >Does anyone have any idea how long this stage lasts? Not usually more than 18 years ..... It does differ very much, but i expect he will grow out of it in a few months. I think dissuasion is a worthwhile tactic to attempt.  SignatureDavid Stevenson Storypage: http://blakjak.com/sty_menu.htm Liverpool, England, UK <cat2@blakjak.com> Emails welcome Nanki Poo: SI O+W B 11 Y L+ W++ C+ I T+ A- E H++ V- F Q P+ B+ PA+ PL SC Minke: SI W+Cp B 2 Y L W+ C++ I T A- E H++ V++ F- Q- P B PA+ PL+ SC- Not usually more than 18 years ..... David - Hello!! It's been ages since I've heard from you, but just the other day I was doing a search on the web on my name (I know - how narcissistic!) and came across the "Prissy" stories I wrote that you posted on your web site. It's nice to know you're still active in cat newsgroups, it's like meeting an old friend after years and years (what was the last time we had a discussion, 1998??). Good news, Bandit is still well and as mean as ever - she's 14 now! Anyway, good to hear from you! Hugs, Lori Crews (a.k.a. "CatNipped") CatMom to: Bandit, (a.k.a. "Bitch Cat From Hell"), 14, DLH Tabby Demi, (a.k.a. "Ghost Cat"), 5, DLH Pure White Beauty Jessie, (a.k.a. "Jet Ski"), 4 DSH Tortoiseshell Samantha / Sammy, (a.k.a. "Mini Me"), 2 months DLH Tabby >David Stevenson <cat2@nospam.demon.co.uk> wrote in message >news:<ZPVZfSypfgtAFwxP@blakjak.demon.co.uk>... [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > >Anyway, good to hear from you! Nice to hear. Yes, all my old stories have stayed there, while many new ones have been added. SignatureDavid Stevenson Storypage: http://blakjak.com/sty_menu.htm Liverpool, England, UK <cat2@blakjak.com> Emails welcome Nanki Poo: SI O+W B 11 Y L+ W++ C+ I T+ A- E H++ V- F Q P+ B+ PA+ PL SC Minke: SI W+Cp B 2 Y L W+ C++ I T A- E H++ V++ F- Q- P B PA+ PL+ SC- > Hi, > I have a siamese kitten - he is only about 10 weeks old and is going through > an 'attacking everything' period. I know hes playing and learning to hunt, > but im starting to look like a scratching post :( > > Does anyone have any idea how long this stage lasts? Regardless, you need to start training him now. As has been said many times here, a loud "OW" when he hurts you, and a little time out immediately will help get the message across that rough play is unacceptible. His little claws should be trimmed too, I am uncomfortable doing that with kittens so I would get the vet to do it. > > Hi, > > I have a siamese kitten - he is only about 10 weeks old and is going [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > claws should be trimmed too, I am uncomfortable doing that with kittens so I > would get the vet to do it. Better yet, closely watch the Vet trim his claws so you can learn how to do it safely yourself. > > Hi, > > I have a siamese kitten - he is only about 10 weeks old and is going [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > > --- Was just thinking it lasts as long as you put up with it. Like you said it's time for the "no", "ow" and if that doesn't work, time outs. If you can see well enough to trim those teeny, tiny claws the sooner the better. I only had to wrap Boots in a small towel once or twice before he decided to cooperate for his clippings. It's always best to attempt it during a time they are relatively laid back. W > Hi, > I have a siamese kitten - he is only about 10 weeks old and is going through [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > Thanks for any thoughts. > Rach If you don't teach him what is acceptable now, you never will be able to. Do not let him get away with anything no matter how cute it is now, cause when he's 10lbs of cat, it wont be cute at all. circa Thu, 27 May 2004 14:47:57 +0100, in rec.pets.cats.health+behav, Rach (rachael_chatnospam@yahoo.co.uk) said, > Hi, > I have a siamese kitten - he is only about 10 weeks old and is going through > an 'attacking everything' period. I know hes playing and learning to hunt, > but im starting to look like a scratching post :( > > Does anyone have any idea how long this stage lasts? Ten or fifteen years. Okay, kidding. In my experience, it tapers off after the kitten hits six months or so in age. Laura SignatureI am Dyslexia of Borg, Your a.s will be laminated. > circa Thu, 27 May 2004 14:47:57 +0100, in rec.pets.cats.health+behav, > Rach (rachael_chatnospam@yahoo.co.uk) said, [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > > Laura Or gets neutered and becomes fat and lazy which is what happen to our Male.. sometimes he still attacks us but it's usually a paw swipe and that's it. Tina Signature----------- Just when I manage to convince myself I'm a superior being, I walk into a door... > Hi, > I have a siamese kitten - he is only about 10 weeks old and is going through [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > Thanks for any thoughts. > Rach My Siamese is almost one year old, and is far less feisty these days. When he was younger he liked to play with me dangling a Cat Dancer. That got rid of some of his feistiness. - Ruby Tuesday > Hi, > I have a siamese kitten - he is only about 10 weeks old and is going through > an 'attacking everything' period. I know hes playing and learning to hunt, > but im starting to look like a scratching post :( Oh, I know this stage. The stage where if you're wearing shorts, the cat sees the back of your leg and thinks "Pouncy toy!". Ouch. > Does anyone have any idea how long this stage lasts? For the entire life of the cat, though the cat will calm after a time. You can clip the claws or use Softclaws to abate some of the damage. (Declawing, as I am sure you're aware, is cruel to the cat.) SignatureDennis Carr - KE6ISF | I may be out of my mind, http://www.dennis.furtopia.org | But I have more fun that way. ------------------------------------+------------------------------- Wanna email me? Send it to ke6isf instead of bogus-user. Thanks everyone for your replies. I have been shrieking when he bites, which seems to catch him off guard, and have also been using the spray bottle a few times - though - as you say - just showing it to him now seems to be enough. He is calming down day by day now, and the biting's getting softer. I also trimmed his front claws a little bit so at lest now they're blunter than the little needles they were before. I haven't had any new blood wounds for a few days now so thanks again for all your help. Rach > Hi, > I have a siamese kitten - he is only about 10 weeks old and is going through [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > Thanks for any thoughts. > Rach |
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