Good morning, all.
I apologize in advance if this question has been asked numerous times before, but my husband and I have researched and researched about solutions only to remain unsuccessful. Maybe one of you kind people could help.
Smokey is about 13 weeks old (we adopted him about 2 weeks ago), and recently began the chew on everything in sight. We're assuming he's teething, but all our efforts to keep him from biting cords that can't be hidden, our good sofa, etc. and our hands seem to fail.
We've tried keeping cords out of reach, diverting his attention when he nibbles on us to a toy, using citrus as a repellent, giving him plenty of playtime, making sure he has something to chew on, etc. We don't want to scold harshly or spray him with water, but want to let him know biting (people especially) isn't tolerated.
Would anyone happen to have any further suggestions for us? Also, are we right assuming this is normal behavior (we're first time kitten parents, and first hand experience > the info we've read in our books) for a kitten his age?
He's acting like a normal, curious kitty aside from that. He's completely indoor - if that makes a difference. Had his first check up two weeks ago and was healthy. He's also getting his Rabies vaccine in early December (that wouldn't be why he's biting, would it!?
I know that might sound ridiculous to worry about that... but I'm extremely paranoid).
Thank you so much for any advice you can give. Smokey thanks you, too!
I apologize in advance if this question has been asked numerous times before, but my husband and I have researched and researched about solutions only to remain unsuccessful. Maybe one of you kind people could help.
Smokey is about 13 weeks old (we adopted him about 2 weeks ago), and recently began the chew on everything in sight. We're assuming he's teething, but all our efforts to keep him from biting cords that can't be hidden, our good sofa, etc. and our hands seem to fail.
We've tried keeping cords out of reach, diverting his attention when he nibbles on us to a toy, using citrus as a repellent, giving him plenty of playtime, making sure he has something to chew on, etc. We don't want to scold harshly or spray him with water, but want to let him know biting (people especially) isn't tolerated.
Would anyone happen to have any further suggestions for us? Also, are we right assuming this is normal behavior (we're first time kitten parents, and first hand experience > the info we've read in our books) for a kitten his age?
He's acting like a normal, curious kitty aside from that. He's completely indoor - if that makes a difference. Had his first check up two weeks ago and was healthy. He's also getting his Rabies vaccine in early December (that wouldn't be why he's biting, would it!?
Thank you so much for any advice you can give. Smokey thanks you, too!