Need help with kitten agression/kitten getting into everything.

I have 2 cats. Kalou - a 6 yr old and Oakley a 6 month old kitten. We got Oakley after our other cat passed away. He and Kalou were best buds. Oakley and Kalou sometimes get along but it is totally random. One minute they are snuggling together (this does not happen often) and the next minute, Oakley is chasing Kalou which he hates. Kalou will hiss but it's like Oakley doesn't understand when enough is enough.

Issue 1 - Aggression towards our 6 year old cat

Oakley is constantly chasing out 6 yr old cat Kalou, and jumps on his back where Kalou can't get away from him. We put Oakley (the kitten) in a time out but as soon as we let him out, he goes after Kalou again. We are constantly playing with him and trying to redirect him but need new suggestions. Getting another kitten isn't an option though.

Issue 2 Oakley is constantly getting into everything.

Right now he climbs into the Christmas tree, chews wires, etc. We never have had this problem with our other cats so are looking for new suggestions. We have 2 cat trees in the house, window perches, lots of toys that we use to play with him but he is always attracted to the few things he is not supposed to be around.

what we have tried:

- squirt bottle with water

- time outs

Please any suggestions would be appreciated. We love Oakley and just want him to be safe in the house with our other cat. Thank you!

Welcome to the forums!

The 6 month old kitty is just that; a 6 month old kitty who has lots and lots of energy.  It will be very hard to stop him as they have boundless energy.  The best way to release the energy is to play with the kitten often.  Get a da Bird toy or a laser pointer and get him running.  You will have to do this often.  After each play session give him a bit to eat.  Jackson Galaxy recommends the philosophy of " Eat Play Love" .  If the kitten is getting into things he's not supposed to you may have to do some serious cat proofing.  You also could put the kitten in a room of his own at night (that is cat proofed). 

Has the new kitten been spayed/neutered yet?  He/she is old enough and that often helps to calm them down a bit. 

You can try feliway diffusers as well as Composure liquid or treats.  The feliway may help your older cat to feel better about the situation.  The composure can be used on both cats.  It will help your older cat to feel less threatened and the younger cat to feel a bit more calm.  You can find both on Amazon.

One last question:  Did you properly introduce the cats? 

Thank you ShadowsRescue for the tips. Yes, Oakley was neutered already when we got him from the SPCA.

We were super slow in introducing the cats to each other. We have just found that as Oakley has grown and gained confidence, he seems to be more dominant with Kalou.

I like the idea of the diffusers. We will definitely try that.

Thanks again! Will let you know how it goes.