New Kitten- Constantly Crying

I just got a new kitten on Saturday and the poor little guy just won't stop crying.  We're keeping him in a "safe room" like was recommended from the lady we got him from to help him adjust.  She thinks he's just missing his siblings which is probably the case but does anyone have any experience dealing with this and how long it will last?  Getting a second cat just isn't an option my husband has allergy problems and can't handle having more than one cat in the apartment.  

We're having to retreat into our bedroom and turn the fan on to not hear him crying.  We wait until he stops crying to go in and play with him and he just loves attention and sits on our laps so he's not afraid of us at all. We could really use some support to get us through the adjustment phase. 

Thanks in advance for the help. 

How did they say the poor wee thing is?  His whole world has just been turned upside down.  His litter mates are no longer their, neither is his mother, he is shut in a room away from people, no wonder he cries.  I have a sneaky feeling he is awful young to be away from his mum.

How old is the kitten?  It may be he was seperated too soon from his buds.  They say 12 weeks.

He is lonely, and obviously reacts to you playing with him very well.  I would put him in the room with you.  I have never seperated out a kitten.  He wants company and he is making this very well known!

Kitten proof your home.  Any valuable glass pieces, please secure away.  Kittens love to climb, chew, claw....whatever they can do to things they will.  Electrical wires are a problem.  They can be wrapped with some kind of plastic found at office supply stores.  Watch the toilet seat, dryer and washer.  There have been nasty accidents in those areas.  I still would secure him at night.  But let him in with you when you can observe him and play, play, play with him.  Tire him out .  Get him used to the house.  Play in each room.  Soon it won't be such a big deal to him.  I think this all stems from lonliness.  I know if I was seperated from my family, I wouldn't be any kind of happy with being in a room all alone.  Socialize this little guy.  Get him a cat tree and put it in the area you spend most of your time in.  Crinkly tunnels are also available.  My kittens absolutely adored those.  Again, place them in the rooms you are in most.  Just beware, a kitten is like a 1 or 2 year old child....no sense of danger.  You have to think for them and anticipate what they will get into.  Watch open doors and windows.  Houseplants are another danger.  No lillys of any kind.  Easter lillys kill cats when nibbled on.  Do research on poisonous plants to cats.  ASPCA has excellent online list.  Other plants as well are dangerous.  Bottom line.....your kitten is lonesome.  Needs socialization and love and friends.  He was taken from his fur family...you need to fill the void.  Many happy years with your little one! ps...when you need a break, keep a cat crate handy for time outs. They can be purchased at any pet store or online.   Don't put him in the room away from everything.  This way he can stay in the room with you and continue the socialization.  Be mindfull of the slats in the crate that he cannot get his head or body stuck trying to escape. Make it a happy place with food and a warm towel to lay on.  He should calm down shortly and before you know it, he will be a big lazy guy.  You will recall these first few months and wish he was that active!

He's about 10 weeks old. I feel terrible for the little guy and I know he's scared and that his whole world has been turned upside down.  I really want to make it better for him.  I go in and play and cuddle for as much as I can.  We had been talking about letting him come out to explore so he could be where we are and I think I'll try that.  I think he really wants some company and a lap to sit on.

We've secured all wires and got the bitter spray to make them unappealing.  We don't have any houseplants so we're fine there but that's good advice. 

Thanks for the advice! 

Oh so good to hear you are going to let him out.....Frankly, I don't know why the lady said to keep him seperate.  Usually only do that when there is another cat or dog in the house.

Enjoy your little friend.  He obviously isn't scared of you so no reason to keep him shut away.  He is plenty old enough to be out exploring the house.

Thank you for giving this little one a nice furever home.  Come back with some pics if you get a chance!  We are always here to help.

You might try getting him a small stuffed animal to be his "friend" so he'll have a companion. 
 

I might give the stuffed animal a try. He was crying like crazy when I got home from work but since my hubby has to work tonight I've spent the evening cuddling him. He rarely wants to play, just sit on my lap. I think he's much happier just being where I am.

Yea, if you don't have other animals in the house, there is no need to keep him shut up separate.  He needs to explore and get used to his new surroundings.  He hasn't been able to do that so he probably doesn't feel he can at this point.  I wouldn't shut him up in the room.  I would encourage him to explore by encouraging him to follow you around.  The stuffed animal could work but that'll only serve as like a comfort blankie when you are not home.  But encourage him to follow you, talk to him a lot, just make him feel comfortable.  Some kittens are more introverted than others.  I feel this could be his problem.  But shutting him up only makes his introversion even worse.  No closed doors.  Just openess and encouragement. 

Has he been to your vet yet?  People recommend that within 48 hours of coming to you, kittens go to a vet.  If he hasn't, I would take him just to make sure he is physically OK at least.

If he was scared he would hide away and slink around.  Sounds to me like he's lonely and bored, which are quite different.  There is a reason to confine kittens which is if they forget where the litter tray is, or can't get to it in time, but by 10-12 weeks they are usually OK.

A vet check is a very good idea, along with worming and a microchip, and his first vaccinations if he hasn't had those. 

He has been vaccinated and got a certificate of health from the vet.

I'm thinking you're right OrientalSlave and that he's lonely and bored.  I'm letting him out to explore the apartment tonight and hopefully that will help the little fellow and me. I spent an hour and a  half cuddling him last night and he was so happy. I think he needs some companionship but my husband and I both work so he's going to have to adjust to being by himself during the day. I know this will pass but it's so hard to think how unhappy he is and listen to him cry but we have to go to work and sleep and can't be with him 24/7. 

I would let him be where I am when I am home.  I can understand you might want to confine him when everyone is at work.  He is lonely.  He can share the space with you.  Let hiim adapt at his pace.  Don't be too pushy trying to pet, hug, etc.  When he is ready, he will be in your lap purring.

He's already in my lap purring. He's fine when we're around. It's when we're not with him that is the problem. 

i boaught a cat

yeaterday.like yours ..she is crying all the night ..i can't sleep at all..even i could not touch her at once..i really dont know what to do..i am puzzeled.she is 2 monthes old..not eaating anything except her flavoured food.she has a sibling i know she is missing her brother.but bring her companion is not possible for me.how long she will take time?

P3 and The King said:

Yea, if you don't have other animals in the house, there is no need to keep him shut up separate.  He needs to explore and get used to his new surroundings.  He hasn't been able to do that so he probably doesn't feel he can at this point.  I wouldn't shut him up in the room.  I would encourage him to explore by encouraging him to follow you around.  The stuffed animal could work but that'll only serve as like a comfort blankie when you are not home.  But encourage him to follow you, talk to him a lot, just make him feel comfortable.  Some kittens are more introverted than others.  I feel this could be his problem.  But shutting him up only makes his introversion even worse.  No closed doors.  Just openess and encouragement. 

Has he been to your vet yet?  People recommend that within 48 hours of coming to you, kittens go to a vet.  If he hasn't, I would take him just to make sure he is physically OK at least.

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I see you're a new member so first of all, welcome to TCS.  We're here to help.  The thread you posted to is about a year old but  it's full of good advice.  The post that I quoted here is a good example.

Just to give you hope since I created this post it's been almost a year and my little guy is doing great. The only crying at night is when he wants us to get up and play with him. I know it seems like you'll never get through this but you will. At this point my guy brings us so much happiness and we barely remember those first few weeks where he was just crying all the time. 

Good luck!