Why does my kitten always bite and suck my hair?

I got my kitten when he was 4-5 months old and am having difficulty teaching him his name. Any suggestions?

I have 2 kittens from the same litter and every now and then they will 'throw' themselves into my body, especially when I am sitting or lying down. Why do they do this?

How do you know if a kitten doesn't like you? Can a kitten like someone else and not you?

Is it possible that a kitten will want to play with you but be cuddled by someone else?

Do you live with a cat?

I have a 7-month-old kitten, Abba, who seems to spend a great amount of time sitting in front of a wall staring at it and talking to it as if the wall will answer.

I have a 3-year-old female who has never been loveable or affectionate in any way. She seems to have contempt for everybody. This is really heartbreaking for us; what can we do to make her nicer? Also, what can we do to ensure our new kitten remains loveable?

How do you introduce yourself to a kitten that is afraid of you? I found two kittens on my deck but they are very afraid. What can I do to help them trust me?

Do kittens like to be held?

I have a white kitten that is totally deaf. Normal surprise tactics recommended for curbing unwanted behavior don't work because he can't hear them. Do you have any suggestions for training (have tried squirt guns).

I just got my kitten and she's a little afraid of my hands. How long does it usually take for a kitten to get used to you as their friend?

Why does my kitten constantly wash my face?

Why does my 7-month-old kitten jump up to lick the glass every time I sit down with a glass and when I am sweating he kisses my nose and licks it and tries to lick my whole face?

I have a year-old male cat who was neutered at 4 months of age. For the past month, he has been trying to mate with me. He grabs my wrist and tries to mate with my elbow and kneads with his front and hind feed. He only does it when I'm asleep and my arm is covered with a sheet or blanket. Lately, if my arm isn't available he uses my leg.

We adopted a 12-week-old kitten and need to know the best way to assimilate the cat into the new house. We have 9 and 13-year-old children. The house is busy until 8 AM and then empty until 2 PM. What is the best way for the cat to get to know the house and become a good, clean pet?

If I am planning on having a baby and getting a kitten for my daughter, what precautions should I take?

How come a kitten licks or chews on its owner's clothes?

Last night I adopted a new 9 week old kitten. About how long does it take a kitten to adjust? He's been staying in a little bed I made for him to sleep, under an end table (where he hid all night) in my living room. He hasn't come out all day or visited his kitty box.

I received a 10 week old kitten about two weeks ago and we hardly ever see her. She stays in hiding most of the day and will make few appearances to play for a few minutes but when she is out and we try to pet her she gets scared and runs away. When she lets us hold and pet her she is very loving and loves to be brushed, but this only lasts about 10 minutes before hiding again; and it doesn't seem like she is eating much, if at all. Why is she doing these things?

What things do I need to do to teach my kitten what the word "NO" means?

What do I do if my 8-month-old kitten is frightened of me and cries if I hold him?

I have a 6-week-old kitten. She is very social... maybe too much. Whenever there are guests in the house she jumps on them without thinking about it twice. What can I do to avoid this behavior?

I have two little female kittens named Tiger and Elvis. Just wanted to know if they understand what I’m saying to them. Like when I tell them that I love them?

How come small kittens sometimes want to bite your ears?

Why are kittens so afraid of the bad weather and why do they hide when it hits.

I am interested in training my 4 month old kitten to do tricks. I know that this is possible, but I've heard that the usual training methods, like with dogs, doesn’t work. Do you have any suggestions?

My husband and I just love our kitten so much that we kiss her constantly. Do kittens like this or do they get annoyed by it and most importantly, is it safe for them and us?

Why does my kitten sometimes act like a dog? He’s never really been around one.

Sometimes Jennifer slobbers as I am petting her; I am told that kittens sometimes forget to swallow, since they are so relaxed and happy you are petting them, is this true? She loves to snuggle next to me with her little head on my arm.

I have an 8 month old kitten that seems to be very happy and well adjusted, but does not (and never has) kneaded me when he lays down on me. I thought all cats did this?

We are debating about getting a cat or a kitten. We have two boys ages 3 & 4. I'm an at-home mom. Do you suggest getting a kitten, or would it be best to get a full-grown cat. I've heard two different opinions, and was curious to what you thought, since you are a "kitten expert."

Why does my kitten try to lick my clothes? It’s really annoying.

I have a cat that is scared of almost anything and she is always outside. What should I do to make her more social?

Why are kittens so scared of you when you try to pet them?

Is it true that tabby cats are better with kids than non-tabby cats are?

What is a good kitten for a child?

I just received a kitten as a Mother's Day Gift. He is 8 weeks old. I have three children all 6 years old and younger. How do I go about making every one adjust to each other with out stressing the kitten out and hurting my girl's feelings?

I have an 8-month-old kitten. When he was small my roommate would hold him until he was just screaming to get down. Now he hates to be held or petted unless it is his idea. No one has held him down for months, but he will absolutely not let you pick him up for any reason. Before this happened he would let you pick him up for short periods of time. My question is do you think that he will ever grow out of this behavior?

I was given a kitten and was told that the kitten was about 6-7 weeks old. The first night at my house the kitten curled up in bed with my boyfriend and I, I think to hide from my older cat (1-year). Now the older cat and kitten are best friends, but the kitten won't come near my boyfriend and I. If you go to pet her she runs away. We thought she just needed to adjust to the new environment, but she runs around here like she owns the place. Will she ever warm up to us or is there something we can do?

How do I know when my kitten is happy?

I recently became "Mommy" to a 6-week old kitten. My husband doesn't like cats, but Phaedra has decided that she likes him! She follows him around, plays with his feet, and wants to sit with him. Why? My sister says she just wants to pester him because she knows he doesn't like her. I think she's trying to get him to like her. What do you think?

When I breathe, it scares my 8-month old cat because it sounds like I'm hissing. Can you please tell me if and how I can train her not to be so frightened at that sound?

What type of music should I put on for my kitten so she will be relaxed?

My 12-week-old kitten seems very lovable with my husband and myself. My sister came to visit for a few hours one afternoon. The kitten was sleeping on the sofa and my sister gently pet her and when she realized that it was a stranger petting her, she hissed and growled but did not run. Later she did retreat to another room, but now whenever my husband or I try and take her to the sofa, she hisses and growls at us. Why is she this way and will she always be so anti-social? Can we change her behavior?

I recently adopted a nine month old spayed female calico/Siamese mix from an animal hospital. She's lived in a cage for most of her life with little interaction with people. I visited her 4 times before deciding to take her home. She was friendly, laid in my arms, rubbed into my neck and purred. I took her home where I have a 7-year-old neutered male. The first night she remained cuddly. Once she became friendly with my male cat she stopped interacting with humans altogether. If we make a move toward her she runs. Sometimes if we look at her too long she runs. We're so disappointed. We thought we were adopting another sweet lovable kitty and she doesn't want any part of us. She's totally enamored with my other cat and just follows him around. What are we to do to get her involved with us?

Is it possible to train a kitten and if so how do I go about finding a training center close to my home. I have looked in the phone book and have no success?

My kitten is very afraid of the hair dryer. She has broken leashes trying to get away from it and I don't want dirt to stick to her wet fur. How can I make her less afraid of the hair dryer?

I have a kitten (15-16 weeks old) and I have a question on how to treat it. Like I have a friend that comes over a lot and we play with it, the problem is I always tell my friend to stop playing with it because he's tired, how would you know like if he's happy, sad, tired, sleepy, excited etc.?

How do I help a skittish kitten to feel safe and loved if we can’t catch it. We have tried everything and it only hides. My family thinks it’s the cutest little kitty they have ever seen and we want him to trust us.

What do some of a kitten’s facial expressions mean?

Hi, um how do you convince someone to get a kitten?

What is the best way to have a kitten adjust to being without another kitten and adjusting to a new place, surroundings and "family"?

How do you name your kitten?

How come when I pet my 6 month old kitten as soon as I get to the very end of his back (by his tail) his hind legs go up? I think it's a little strange but I have always noticed that all cats seem to do this...do you know why?

How can I calm my kitten down when he is excited?

How do I keep my kitten from getting on my son's face when he is sleeping? My son usually takes a bottle of milk when he goes to bed and he doesn't like taking anything else. I'm expecting my second baby soon and I would like to break the kitten of what he is doing before the baby arrives. I don't want to get rid of the kitten.

What kind of kitten would be good for a very active household?

Since I'm just a 12-year-old kid, I can't have my name on my kitten's I.D. tag. Is there any place that I can?

My 9-week-old kitten tries to be in physical contact with me constantly. As soon as I sit down she jumps in my lap. If I get up she is under my feet while I walk, and as I sit down she jumps up in my lap again. If I go in a room and shut the door, she waits on the other side. She doesn't paw or cry to get in, but she doesn't leave either. I feel bad leaving her there, but sometimes I need to do things that work better without a kitten in my lap. I don't want to anti-socialize her, but this seems like too much. Will she outgrow this phase and become more independent? What is the minimum amount of time a day I should be sure to spend with her?

I got a baby kitten for my birthday and we think that it may have been mistreated, she is very loving but we cannot play with her in any way without her attacking. We have been taking her to the vet for what they call socialization therapy and the vet thinks she is hopeless...she is not afraid of water in any form, coins in a can or loud noises and I don't believe in hitting. What should I do?

Whenever I am near my 7 month old kitten (especially when sitting down) she slowly walks around me in circles, rubbing her furry little body against me, she'll pause and whack me with her tail, she purrs while doing this. Why does she do this and what does it mean?

I have two new kittens and they only play with each other. I think this is because my little four-year-old son is too rough with them. Is this bad, and why don't they play with me?

Why does my kitten suck on my hair?

I am thinking about getting my daughter a kitten for Christmas. What kind do you recommend?

My kitten is getting in the habit of running under my feet. Why do cats do this? I am afraid I will actually step on him one day when I am not paying attention.

Tiger will stretch and try to open the door! He plays with the doorknob as if he knows that, that is how to open it?

Every morning my 4-month kitten waits for me to wake up and begins to lick my eyes and forehead. She is insistent. I have to cover my face or get out of bed. If I cover my face she patiently waits until it is uncovered. If I let her have her way, it goes on for 5-6 minutes before she stops. Why?

I've put a lot of thought into this question and I wanted to know what I could do to be a better cat owner. My friend said that I'm not a good cat person, because I had a stray cat and I kind of scared it and my friend said that I wasn't good to house cats, but am good to stray cats. I have a cat name Sapphire and I want to be the best cat person ever. My question is how do I be the best cat person?

We recently got 2 cats that previously lived outdoors at my brother's house. The 5-month-old cat is still terribly afraid of us. After an entire week she still keeps her tail to the ground (always) and seems to be more scared than she was the first day or two. We cannot even get to her now to try to pet her or anything. The 2.5 month old kitten is slowly adjusting and will play with toys with us but Junie, the 5 month old, never will play and stays as far as possible from us. My main concern is her tail being down and how she walks very low to the ground when we are nearby; she seems scared and not happy. What can we do to help her feel safe and maybe even happy?

What are necessary qualities for a family adopting two kittens?

I recently adopted two kittens from the humane society. They are now three months old, male and from the same litter. One is very affectionate and loving, but the other does not seem to want to be picked up or touched. When we first brought them home when they were seven weeks old, he would lick my face when I picked him up. I have given him lots of love, but now he seems to be becoming more distant. What happened?

Help! When getting ready to leave for work and when I come home at night-one minute my 8 mos. old kitten is under foot like a miniature mountain lion, the next, she wants to cuddle. (or vice versa) I frequently let her go along if it's not all day. (I ask if she wants to go and she responds, "Meow, meow and runs to get her leash then sits while I put her sweater on. (She is not allowed out unattended.) This wild cat behavior terrifies my granddaughters and I find it annoying.

Our kitten, Gordita, (6 mo.) has this obsession with my girlfriend's hair. She tries to eat it whenever she can. I mean she will drool while she stares at the hair. We've tried different shampoo with no affect. Gordita does not show this behavior to any one else. The rest of the kittens from this litter do not have this behavior. Any ideas?

Is there anyway to teach a cat to stay?

We have recently adopted a 4-month old kitten. When I am sleeping or lying on the couch watching TV, the kitten will start rooting around in my hair and purring very loudly. There are times when he nips at my ear. If I try to move away, he moves right with me and seems to get agitated that I am moving away from him. He only does it to me. He hasn't tried this with my husband or the children. What is he doing and why?

I found a kitten when it was 5 weeks home and he is now almost 16 weeks old. He was a stray and 4 weeks ago I found his brother and sister at the same spot. The male is adjusting fine but the female hides all day and hisses? Why does she hide all the time when the others don’t?

I have a couple of kittens (siblings), six months old. I was wondering how do I get them to recognize their names when being called. They have been ignoring me when I call them. Everywhere one goes, the other follows, how do I get them to recognize their name separately?

My 9-month-old kitten hisses at kids, he never bites or comes after them, he just hisses at them and runs and hides, and my other cat is just fine with kids. What is the matter with him? I have had them both since they were born so I know a child has never abused them.

Since I got my kitten she doesn't come to me and she doesn't like anyone to touch her and if anyone touches her she runs away and hides. What can I do to make her like me?

If your mom gets you a new kitten at young age then can you get rid of them if they have been with you for 2 years? Or do you think it would break their heart to get rid of it no matter what?

I have a 7 month old gray tabby and a 7month old black/white cat (both females) the tabby cat is very possessive of me, whether it is with the other kitty or my 5yr old daughter. If I'm in the same room with the tabby and not paying attention to her, she knocks things off counters, climbs up my leg (not declawed yet), etc. what can I do to make her not so possessive. She loves playing with the other kitten they are best friends. She just ignores my daughter.

How long does it take for a kitten to learn something?

I have just acquired a 3 month old Lilac point Siamese kitten, a male. I have five other cats, 4 females and a male, all Siamese. I am worried because I have had him 3 days and so far he is still scared of me. When I isolate him, he is fine, but when he is allowed to roam around the house, he runs away from me. This is the first kitten I have gotten that has not warmed up to me right away. What am I doing wrong?

Is it okay to give your cat a scare every once in a while...to keep him on his toes?

We just adopted an adorable 5-month-old kitten. The kitten has been to the vet and he said she is in good health, clean, etc. My 8-year-old daughter would like to let the kitten sleep on her bed with her...what do you think? Is it safe for both child and kitten?

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