attack of the kitten

Hi,
I have a siamese kitten - he is only about 10 weeks old and is going through
an 'attacking everything' period. I know hes playing and learning to hunt,
but im starting to look like a scratching post

Does anyone have any idea how long this stage lasts?

Thanks for any thoughts.
Rach

The really bad part lasts about 8 months. They stay insanely active until
about 1.5 years. Yet another reason why it's always best to get two. Do you
have room in your heart and home for a little buddy?

Karen

"Rach" wrote in message
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Hi,
I have a siamese kitten - he is only about 10 weeks old and is going
through
an 'attacking everything' period. I know hes playing and learning to hunt,
but im starting to look like a scratching post

Does anyone have any idea how long this stage lasts?

Thanks for any thoughts.
Rach

The really bad part lasts about 8 months. They stay insanely active until
about 1.5 years. Yet another reason why it's always best to get two. Do you
have room in your heart and home for a little buddy?

Karen

"Rach" wrote in message
...
Hi,
I have a siamese kitten - he is only about 10 weeks old and is going
through
an 'attacking everything' period. I know hes playing and learning to hunt,
but im starting to look like a scratching post

Does anyone have any idea how long this stage lasts?

Thanks for any thoughts.
Rach

Rach wrote
Hi,
I have a siamese kitten - he is only about 10 weeks old and is going through
an 'attacking everything' period. I know hes playing and learning to hunt,
but im starting to look like a scratching post

Does anyone have any idea how long this stage lasts?

Not usually more than 18 years .....

It does differ very much, but i expect he will grow out of it in a few
months. I think dissuasion is a worthwhile tactic to attempt.

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Rach wrote
Hi,
I have a siamese kitten - he is only about 10 weeks old and is going through
an 'attacking everything' period. I know hes playing and learning to hunt,
but im starting to look like a scratching post

Does anyone have any idea how long this stage lasts?

Not usually more than 18 years .....

It does differ very much, but i expect he will grow out of it in a few
months. I think dissuasion is a worthwhile tactic to attempt.

--
David Stevenson Storypage: http://blakjak.com/sty_menu.htm
Liverpool, England, UK Emails welcome
Nanki Poo: SI O+W B 11 Y L+ W++ C+ I T+ A- E H++ V- F Q P+ B+ PA+ PL SC
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"Rach" wrote in message
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Hi,
I have a siamese kitten - he is only about 10 weeks old and is going
through
an 'attacking everything' period. I know hes playing and learning to hunt,
but im starting to look like a scratching post

Does anyone have any idea how long this stage lasts?

Regardless, you need to start training him now. As has been said many times
here, a loud "OW" when he hurts you, and a little time out immediately will
help get the message across that rough play is unacceptible. His little
claws should be trimmed too, I am uncomfortable doing that with kittens so I
would get the vet to do it.


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"Rach" wrote in message
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Hi,
I have a siamese kitten - he is only about 10 weeks old and is going
through
an 'attacking everything' period. I know hes playing and learning to hunt,
but im starting to look like a scratching post

Does anyone have any idea how long this stage lasts?

Regardless, you need to start training him now. As has been said many times
here, a loud "OW" when he hurts you, and a little time out immediately will
help get the message across that rough play is unacceptible. His little
claws should be trimmed too, I am uncomfortable doing that with kittens so I
would get the vet to do it.


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"Rach" wrote in message
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Hi,
I have a siamese kitten - he is only about 10 weeks old and is going
through
an 'attacking everything' period. I know hes playing and learning to
hunt,
but im starting to look like a scratching post

Does anyone have any idea how long this stage lasts?

Regardless, you need to start training him now. As has been said many
times
here, a loud "OW" when he hurts you, and a little time out immediately
will
help get the message across that rough play is unacceptible. His little
claws should be trimmed too, I am uncomfortable doing that with kittens so
I
would get the vet to do it.

Better yet, closely watch the Vet trim his claws so you can learn how to do
it safely yourself.

"Mary" wrote in message
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"Rach" wrote in message
...
Hi,
I have a siamese kitten - he is only about 10 weeks old and is going
through
an 'attacking everything' period. I know hes playing and learning to
hunt,
but im starting to look like a scratching post

Does anyone have any idea how long this stage lasts?

Regardless, you need to start training him now. As has been said many
times
here, a loud "OW" when he hurts you, and a little time out immediately
will
help get the message across that rough play is unacceptible. His little
claws should be trimmed too, I am uncomfortable doing that with kittens so
I
would get the vet to do it.

Better yet, closely watch the Vet trim his claws so you can learn how to do
it safely yourself.

On Thu, 27 May 2004 14:47:57 +0100, "Rach"
wrote:

Hi,
I have a siamese kitten - he is only about 10 weeks old and is going through
an 'attacking everything' period. I know hes playing and learning to hunt,
but im starting to look like a scratching post

Does anyone have any idea how long this stage lasts?

Thanks for any thoughts.
Rach

Off hand, I'd say forever. The night before last, TuTu was on my lap
having her comb and brush session. Without warning she attacked my
right arm -- five claw marks. She is 7 years old and hasn't done this
in a long time. Naturally, I screamed and dumped her. I promised her
than and there if she ever does this again she is history. She has
been as sweet as sugar ever since.