Adopted a 9 week old

[hummingbird_456]

Hello, I'm new here. My husband and I adopted a 9 week old kitten 5 days ago, and I am stressed out. Looking for reassurance and advice from other cat owners about how to deal with a high energy kitten who doesn't want to sleep alone. His name is Sesame.

 

[tabbytom]

to you and new kitty, on behalf of The Catsite community, a warm

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So glad that you’ve joined this wonderful site and you are in the right place for all things cat and this site is loaded with tons of rich resources and you’ll find friendly and helpful cats around and many of our cats are very knowledgeable in cat related stuffs.


Thank you for adopting Sesame and for giving him a warm and fur-ever loving home and a safe sanctuary to live out his life Do post photos of Sesame for us to see!

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[hummingbird_456]

 

[hummingbird_456]

This is him when he's being nice. I dread it when the claws come out when he wants to play with us. We only use toys, never hands or feet, but he's a kitten and doesn't fully understand what's right.

 

[tabbytom]

This is him when he's being nice. I dread it when the claws come out when he wants to play with us. We only use toys, never hands or feet, but he's a kitten and doesn't fully understand what's right.

Kittens are very playful. If you've seen how kittens play with their siblings, you'll understand the way they play and bite each other.

whenever you play with Sesame, never use you hands. Use a toy or a cat wand or ball. If he ever grab grab your hand or try to grab and nip, just tell him firmly 'NO' and present him with a toy. Always have toys laying around and that at any time, he tries to play with your hand, a toy is within reach to distract him. A kitten learn fast and so train him young.

 

[hummingbird_456]

Thank you for the advice. We will train him to not attack us.

 

[tabbytom]

Thank you for the advice. We will train him to not attack us.
Play time is very important to kittens. They play hard, eat and sleep and repeat. They are full of energy. Often times, they outlast us hoomans but the more you play with them, the more they tire out and will eat and also by playing with them, it takes their mind off biting and clawing you.

Here are some articles for you to read :-


bringing-home-a-new-cat-the-complete-guide.29657
first-time-cat-owners-guide.33669
how-to-help-a-new-cat-adjust-to-your-home.32804
common-foods-that-are-harmful-to-cats.30181
household-chemicals-and-your-cats.29641
first-aid-for-cats.22464
cats-lilies-avoid-the-danger-lurking-in-your-home.33397
the-litterbox-what-every-cat-owner-needs-to-know.33457
how-to-choose-the-right-litterbox.32515

How To Stop Playtime Aggression In Cats – TheCatSite Articles
Cat Behavior Problems [What to do and what not to do] – TheCatSite Articles
Playing With Your Cat: 10 Things You Need To Know – TheCatSite Articles
52 Reasons Why Cats Must Get Inside Boxes – TheCatSite Articles

 

[Mamanyt1953]

What a cutie! The main thing to remember is that mentally, he's about the equivalent of a two-year-old child! Two gears...full speed ahead, and conked entirely out, and no clue as to consequences! You'll get there! And those articles are excellent!

 

[rubysmama]

Hello and welcome to TCS. Congrats on the new kitten adoption. Sesame is pawsitively precious.

Since you're new parents to a kitten, here's a couple TCS articles that might be helpful:

9 Tips That Will Help Your Kitten Adapt To A New Apartment or House – TheCatSite Articles
Kitten Proofing Your Home: 13 Practical Tips – TheCatSite Articles

Also this one from the Humane Society on how to Teach your kitten how to play nice

 

[di and bob]

He will greatly improve with age! kittens are always high energy nd known for their needle claws and bites. If he gets way too aggressive, take him by the scruff of the neck, tell him NO firmly and ignore him for a while. He'll know you mean business then. Get two kickeroos on Amazon. They are irresistible to cats and you can distract him easily from attacking you with one. Throw it towards him. Then keep the other in a plastic bag filled with catnip and interchange them to keep them fresh. They are a lifesaver with kittens!

 

[hummingbird_456]

Thank you all for your suggestions and the articles. I found them very helpful.

We plugged in a feliway diffuser yesterday and he is more relaxed so I'm hoping that continues. Also took him to the vet, and had his claws trimmed..

 

[rubysmama]

If you can keep the sharp tips of his claws trimmed, that will help with the scratches.

How To Best Take Care Of Cat Claws – TheCatSite Articles

 

[aliceneko]

Welcome to you and Sesame!

 

[strider rose]

H hummingbird_456 hi and welcome to TCS