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Cat Forum / Health and Behavior / September 2004How can I...
I've got a wonderful cute little kitten. Born last March, she is now 6 months old. She's as crazy and playful as could be imagined. However, she won't sit on my lap and cuddle. Last night, I finally got her to relax on top of my chest as I lay down, and to accept me scratching her behind the ears. I'd like to get her to enjoy this. Any suggestions?  Signature...I'm an air-conditioned gypsy... - The Who > I've got a wonderful cute little kitten. Born last March, she is now 6 > months old. She's as crazy and playful as could be imagined. [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > I'd like to get her to enjoy this. Any suggestions? Yeah. Wait. ;-) Really. Kittens & young cats are often too antsy & full of curiosity to stay in one's lap for any length of time - like over 2 seconds. One of my cats was like this till she was about 5 years old, when she turned into a lap cat after all. Cathy > > I've got a wonderful cute little kitten. Born last March, she is now 6 > > months old. She's as crazy and playful as could be imagined. [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > > Cathy I agree with both Cathy and Karen's answers--and just wanted to add that the way they change over time is one of the most rewarding things about having a cat. You are lucky--I have never gotten to raise one from a kitten--so I hope you enjoy it! Show her over and over again that she can trust you and she'll show her appreciation. You might also try treats just to hurry the process along a bit! When you go to lay down (not at bedtime!) take some of those little soft treats with yopu, then call her, feed her and praise, praise, praise, while petting! >From: "Mary" crazyaboutfelines@yahoo.com > You might also >try treats just to hurry the process along a bit! When you go to lay >down (not at bedtime!) take some of those little soft treats with yopu, >then call her, feed her and praise, praise, praise, while petting! Good advice. I just wanted to add something else you could try too. If your cat likes to sleep on a particular blanket, you put the blanket on your lap. Lauren ________ See my cats: http://community.webshots.com/album/56955940rWhxAe Raw Diet Info: http://www.holisticat.com/drjletter.html http://www.geocities.com/rawfeeders/ForCatsOnly.html Declawing Info: http://www.wholecatjournal.com/articles/claws.htm > I've got a wonderful cute little kitten. Born last March, she is now 6 > months old. She's as crazy and playful as could be imagined. [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > I'd like to get her to enjoy this. Any suggestions? They usually settle down and like it better as they get older and don't have so much energy. However, some don't like it that much. Really make over her when she is sleepy. Don't try picking her up if she doesn't like, just try cuddling near her when she is "loungy". I have one that only comes for cuddles if I am laying down. She just won't ever commit to being ON me. Personality is different in every case. > I've got a wonderful cute little kitten. Born last March, she is now 6 > months old. She's as crazy and playful as could be imagined. [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > I'd like to get her to enjoy this. Any suggestions? Some cats are cuddly, some are not. We had Cali over two years before she would get up on our laps. Even then, it only started because I was sitting in HER chair and she wanted me to move. Since I did not move, she decided to join me. She will get up on us now if it is her idea. Forget picking her up and expecting her to stay. Smokey has always been a lap cat, but only if you're wearing long pants. Shorts are a no go for both cats. Neither cat will sleep on my chest, which seems strange since all the cats I had when I was young loved to do this. > I've got a wonderful cute little kitten. Born last March, she is now 6 > months old. She's as crazy and playful as could be imagined. [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > I'd like to get her to enjoy this. Any suggestions? Wait a few months! A six-month-old kitten is physiologically equivalent to a rambunctious teenager. Phil I've had one lap cat, one who would let me carry him around and the rest followed me from room to room. I loved 'em all. :-) > I've got a wonderful cute little kitten. Born last March, she is now 6 > months old. She's as crazy and playful as could be imagined. [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > I'd like to get her to enjoy this. Any suggestions? Is she fixed yet? It's time, and it will help to calm her somewhat. But, age will do the most.
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