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Spraying water doesn't work and actually encourages the bad behavior.
5 Reasons To Never Spray Water On Your Cat [Or otherwise punish them] - TheCatSite
We present to you the reasons why you should never spray water on your cat. Even if you have done it before, it is never too late to learn.
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Young kittens have no manners so you need to have tons of patience with them and teach them good manners while discouraging the bad ones. Here are TCS articles to help:
How To Set Healthy Boundaries For Your Cat [A Complete Guide] - TheCatSite
Discover effective strategies to establish healthy boundaries for your cat. From creating safe spaces to managing behavior, learn how to set boundaries for your cat and foster a harmonious living environment.
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How To Keep Cats Off Counters And Tables - TheCatSite
Ever wonder what you can do to keep cats off counters and tables? We have some expert advice in this comprehensive article.
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How To Stop My Cat From Waking Me Up At Night (Step-By-Step Plan) - TheCatSite
Discover how to stop your cat from waking you up at night with our comprehensive step-by-step plan. This guide provides practical strategies to align your sleep patterns with your cat's, ensuring peaceful nights for everyone.
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Keep the counters clear of all food and any breakables and dangerous objects like those trendy magnetic knife holders. Leave a bowl of dry food out for the kitten to eat whenever he gets hungry. That may help minimize the counter surfing. Hangry cats will seek out food anywhere to eat. Kittens have little tummies and eat a ton of food. Most people feed a few canned food meals daily and leave a bowl of dry food out for snacking on.
But you can use Command hooks on the side of the window to wrap the blind cords around. Command hooks are easily removable and renter-friendly.
4 month old kittens are like toddlers. They're always getting into trouble and testing your limits. Kittens are cute and all that but a lot of work. An adult cat may be a better option for your family and lifestyle if an energetic kitten is just too
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Yes I have watched his show and will take your advice on this and will look on this site too thank you so very much
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stated, spraying water is not a good thing nor is yelling or hitting. You have a health normal energetic kitten and it takes time. Cats actually do understand 'No', but you have to have something to redirect them to and give positive reinforcement. Example: My cat was scratching on my sofa so I put the cat scratcher nearby and when I caught him scratching the wrong thing, I sternly said "No, then directed him to the cat scratcher and gave him my approval 'Good boy!"
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stated, spraying water is not a good thing nor is yelling or hitting. You have a health normal energetic kitten and it takes time. Cats actually do understand 'No', but you have to have something to redirect them to and give positive reinforcement. Example: My cat was scratching on my sofa so I put the cat scratcher nearby and when I caught him scratching the wrong thing, I sternly said "No, then directed him to the cat scratcher and gave him my approval 'Good boy!"
I got Neko-chan to stay off the counters by putting double sided tape on cheap plastic place mats and putting them on the counters. You could try that, cats don't like the feel of sticky paws. You don't have to use place mats, you could cut cardboard to size and cover it in the tape. If that fails, they have motion activated air cans that will let out a puff of air to scare the cat down, but the cat won't associate you with the puff of air.
I wrapped the blinds cords around the end of the blinds up where they attach to the housing, so they are not hanging down at all. That would not affect your rental rules and might save your kitten's life.
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It sounds like you found the answer. Basically redirect negative behavior to acceptable behaviors. Then praise the cat.
Make sure you never play with him with hands. Always play with a wand-and-lure type toy. Catnip toys and balls are great, but throw them or place them where your kitten will not bite your hands. Keep your hands out of his way. If he does nip you, say "No!" or "Ouch!" in a surprised voice, so that he will learn that this is not pleasant for you. He will learn. Cats are very smart.
Here's an article: How To Stop Playtime Aggression In Cats – TheCatSite Articles
TCS has lots of articles on a variety of topics that may help answer your questions while you wait for members to respond
Blinds and the cords are definite dangers to cats. Can you keep the blinds pulled up out of reach and wrap the cord around a Command hook or two? Command hooks attach with an adhseive strip that is easily removed and doesn't damage the surface. I found examples from Google:
TCS has lots of articles on a variety of topics that may help answer your questions while you wait for members to respond
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What is the sticky stuff?
Blinds and the cords are definite dangers to cats. Can you keep the blinds pulled up out of reach and wrap the cord around a Command hook or two? Command hooks attach with an adhseive strip that is easily removed and doesn't damage the surface. I found examples from Google:
You don't need any hooks. Just wrap the cords around the outside end of the blinds where they attach to the housing up at the top. It's safer than in these photos, too.Here's an article: How To Stop Playtime Aggression In Cats – TheCatSite Articles
TCS has lots of articles on a variety of topics that may help answer your questions while you wait for members to respond
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What is the sticky stuff?
Blinds and the cords are definite dangers to cats. Can you keep the blinds pulled up out of reach and wrap the cord around a Command hook or two? Command hooks attach with an adhseive strip that is easily removed and doesn't damage the surface. I found examples from Google:
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I am slowly learning
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I had cats all my life and I'm almost 60 it just comes naturally to me after all these years.
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That's how we all learn! I was born into a family "with cat" so it comes naturally to me as well. A rule I apply when making a home safe for cats: I look at the environment as I would if I had a toddler kid, and safety-proof it that way.
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We miss our beloved cats who have ascended! SO MANY up there watching over us. We will reunite in due time.
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our beloved Sam had kidney disease and we never knew it until too late and we got taken by a money hungry vet
I am so sorry for your loss and for this bad experience. Just like with the human-specific "health care" industry, veterinary practices have turned into businesses primarily, rather than the caring services they were intended to be. It's not to say there aren't caring doctors of every kind; but more and more, money is the bottom line. It is reprehensible in my opinion that when we are at our most emotional and vulnerable, there are those willing to take advantage of it.
