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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. |
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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? Thanks for any thoughts. Rach If you don't teach him what is acceptable now, you never will be able to. Do not let him get away with anything no matter how cute it is now, cause when he's 10lbs of cat, it wont be cute at all. |
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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? Thanks for any thoughts. Rach If you don't teach him what is acceptable now, you never will be able to. Do not let him get away with anything no matter how cute it is now, cause when he's 10lbs of cat, it wont be cute at all. |
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"Mary" wrote in message ... "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. --- Was just thinking it lasts as long as you put up with it. Like you said it's time for the "no", "ow" and if that doesn't work, time outs. If you can see well enough to trim those teeny, tiny claws the sooner the better. I only had to wrap Boots in a small towel once or twice before he decided to cooperate for his clippings. It's always best to attempt it during a time they are relatively laid back. W |
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"Mary" wrote in message ... "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. --- Was just thinking it lasts as long as you put up with it. Like you said it's time for the "no", "ow" and if that doesn't work, time outs. If you can see well enough to trim those teeny, tiny claws the sooner the better. I only had to wrap Boots in a small towel once or twice before he decided to cooperate for his clippings. It's always best to attempt it during a time they are relatively laid back. W |
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"Laura R." wrote in message .. . circa Thu, 27 May 2004 14:47:57 +0100, in rec.pets.cats.health+behav, Rach ) said, 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? Ten or fifteen years. Okay, kidding. In my experience, it tapers off after the kitten hits six months or so in age. Laura -- I am Dyslexia of Borg, Your ass will be laminated. Or gets neutered and becomes fat and lazy which is what happen to our Male.. sometimes he still attacks us but it's usually a paw swipe and that's it. Tina -- ----------- Just when I manage to convince myself I'm a superior being, I walk into a door... |
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"Laura R." wrote in message .. . circa Thu, 27 May 2004 14:47:57 +0100, in rec.pets.cats.health+behav, Rach ) said, 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? Ten or fifteen years. Okay, kidding. In my experience, it tapers off after the kitten hits six months or so in age. Laura -- I am Dyslexia of Borg, Your ass will be laminated. Or gets neutered and becomes fat and lazy which is what happen to our Male.. sometimes he still attacks us but it's usually a paw swipe and that's it. Tina -- ----------- Just when I manage to convince myself I'm a superior being, I walk into a door... |
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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? Thanks for any thoughts. Rach My Siamese is almost one year old, and is far less feisty these days. When he was younger he liked to play with me dangling a Cat Dancer. That got rid of some of his feistiness. - Ruby Tuesday |
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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? Thanks for any thoughts. Rach My Siamese is almost one year old, and is far less feisty these days. When he was younger he liked to play with me dangling a Cat Dancer. That got rid of some of his feistiness. - Ruby Tuesday |
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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 Oh, I know this stage. The stage where if you're wearing shorts, the cat sees the back of your leg and thinks "Pouncy toy!". Ouch. Does anyone have any idea how long this stage lasts? For the entire life of the cat, though the cat will calm after a time. You can clip the claws or use Softclaws to abate some of the damage. (Declawing, as I am sure you're aware, is cruel to the cat.) -- Dennis Carr - KE6ISF | I may be out of my mind, http://www.dennis.furtopia.org | But I have more fun that way. ------------------------------------+------------------------------- Wanna email me? Send it to ke6isf instead of bogus-user. |
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