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Hello all,
Around five weeks ago, I adopted a kitten from my local animal shelter. The shelter told me that he was a little over nine weeks, and I immidiately didn't buy it. They were super tiny, and still being offered KMR. Nonetheless, the only male kitten was extremely malnourished and was being picked on by his siblings, so I took him home. A couple days later, a vet confirmed that the kitten was between three and four weeks old. I bottle fed him for about a week, and then began offering him dry food, and he's grown like a little weed! He's a healthy weight now, and is playful ad can be. Just for fun, I've attached a couple pictures of him- one from the day I got him, and one just a few days ago.
I have had two problems, though, and was wondering if I could get some help.
First of all, I'm having a rough time teaching him to not bite at hands and feet. The bigger he gets, the more painful this issue becomes. I've tried nudging, loud sounds when he bites, playing with only "stick" toys, and even bitter sprays (organic),but nothing has been successful. Should I just be more persistant? Any other ideas?
Second of all, I also have a 3 year old neutered male cat who is as sweet as can be, usually. For some reason, though, I can not get them used to each other. I have had them separated since arrival, and after a few weeks did start attempting to introduce them. At first, my adult cat would just ignore the kitten, but lately things have gotten worst. My kitten will behave like any kitten does, pouncing at tails and ears, but my adult cat won't have it. Initially I assumed it was a dominance issue, but rather than simply biting at the back of the neck, my adult cat stalks the baby, and then attempts to bite at the front of the neck, near the windpipe. Of course, I stop this behavior by separating them, but I don't know what to do. Has anyone experienced this? How did you stop it? Thank you!
Around five weeks ago, I adopted a kitten from my local animal shelter. The shelter told me that he was a little over nine weeks, and I immidiately didn't buy it. They were super tiny, and still being offered KMR. Nonetheless, the only male kitten was extremely malnourished and was being picked on by his siblings, so I took him home. A couple days later, a vet confirmed that the kitten was between three and four weeks old. I bottle fed him for about a week, and then began offering him dry food, and he's grown like a little weed! He's a healthy weight now, and is playful ad can be. Just for fun, I've attached a couple pictures of him- one from the day I got him, and one just a few days ago.
I have had two problems, though, and was wondering if I could get some help.
First of all, I'm having a rough time teaching him to not bite at hands and feet. The bigger he gets, the more painful this issue becomes. I've tried nudging, loud sounds when he bites, playing with only "stick" toys, and even bitter sprays (organic),but nothing has been successful. Should I just be more persistant? Any other ideas?
Second of all, I also have a 3 year old neutered male cat who is as sweet as can be, usually. For some reason, though, I can not get them used to each other. I have had them separated since arrival, and after a few weeks did start attempting to introduce them. At first, my adult cat would just ignore the kitten, but lately things have gotten worst. My kitten will behave like any kitten does, pouncing at tails and ears, but my adult cat won't have it. Initially I assumed it was a dominance issue, but rather than simply biting at the back of the neck, my adult cat stalks the baby, and then attempts to bite at the front of the neck, near the windpipe. Of course, I stop this behavior by separating them, but I don't know what to do. Has anyone experienced this? How did you stop it? Thank you!