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biting kittens
My foster kittens are almost ready to go back to the humane
society.....but I have a question. I figure the kittens are teething as they love to chew on fingers. I bought them chewy toys, which they ignore, as they prefer fingers. Is there a way to deter them from doing this? They haven't learned the word NO yet..... Jenny |
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wrote in message ups.com... My foster kittens are almost ready to go back to the humane society.....but I have a question. I figure the kittens are teething as they love to chew on fingers. I bought them chewy toys, which they ignore, as they prefer fingers. Is there a way to deter them from doing this? They haven't learned the word NO yet..... Teach them the word no. When they bite, say "NO" and stop playing. Every time. |
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On May 20, 3:11 pm, wrote:
My foster kittens are almost ready to go back to the humane society.....but I have a question. I figure the kittens are teething as they love to chew on fingers. I bought them chewy toys, which they ignore, as they prefer fingers. Is there a way to deter them from doing this? They haven't learned the word NO yet..... Jenny Try the Barry cat terrorism method: http://groups.google.com/group/rec.p...d?dmode=source You'll need a broom, a weed jones, and a need to feel superior to all creatures around you. Beat them beasts down if they won't listen -- that's what Barry does.. |
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wrote in message ups.com... My foster kittens are almost ready to go back to the humane society.....but I have a question. I figure the kittens are teething as they love to chew on fingers. I bought them chewy toys, which they ignore, as they prefer fingers. Is there a way to deter them from doing this? They haven't learned the word NO yet..... Jenny Say a high pitched "ouch" then say "no". If the kitty persists say "ouch" "no" and put him down. If kitty comes back again do the above and give him a 5-10 minute time out by himself somewhere (bathroom). If you do this consistently they will learn not to bite. My Boots liked chewing on fingers when he was a kitten and I got him to stop this way. W |
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"no" and blowing in the face has always worked for me. We also NEVER use
hands or fingers as playings. I never play or tease the kitties with any body parts--ONLY toys. -- ie ride fast, take chances. wrote in message ups.com... My foster kittens are almost ready to go back to the humane society.....but I have a question. I figure the kittens are teething as they love to chew on fingers. I bought them chewy toys, which they ignore, as they prefer fingers. Is there a way to deter them from doing this? They haven't learned the word NO yet..... Jenny |
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On May 21, 10:42 am, "oldhickory" wrote:
"no" and blowing in the face has always worked for me. We also NEVER use hands or fingers as playings. I never play or tease the kitties with any body parts--ONLY toys. Also, when you say "no" or "ow," let your fingers/hand go limp. If you pull away, it only encourage them to "catch" the prey more. |
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Joe Canuck wrote:
wrote: My foster kittens are almost ready to go back to the humane society.....but I have a question. I figure the kittens are teething as they love to chew on fingers. I bought them chewy toys, which they ignore, as they prefer fingers. Is there a way to deter them from doing this? They haven't learned the word NO yet..... Jenny Simple... Don't offer your fingers for chewing or playing purposes. Never raise a kitten to learn that fingers or hands are play things. Why not? My cat likes to play with my fingers and hands. She also realizes they are attached to me and plays gently with them. She doesn't use her claws and usually doesn't bite too hard. When she does bite too hard, I tell her. "OUCH, that hurt!" and I pull away. She knows what's up. She loves playing. Sometimes she plays catch the wiggling fingers, other times it's grab the hand before it can touch her. Sometimes I let her catch the hand and she'll playfully "maul" it and my forearm, holding my hand with her front paws, kicking at my arm with her back while gently biting my fingers. It doesn't hurt me and I firmly believe her quality of life would be diminished if she didn't get to play like this. It allows her to exercise her predatory instincts in a way that cat toys cannot. And this has not interfered with her love of being petted and cuddling either. I'd suggest getting a box of straws and engage them with those while you are there to supervise. Always play with the kittens while using another toy and not your hands, save your hands for petting. Soon they will learn. If they happen to go after your fingers, yell "ouch" and say "no" loud; however, the first method of not offering the fingers in the first place should be engaged. Hopefully it isn't too late to get them out of this habit. |
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