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@@onlyplayaseattacoswiththei9433... ya.. not sure why the LOL emoji. Highly unlikely u let your daughter adopt 2 pregnant cats, which means you've created an unfortunate, preventable mess. The sisters didn't mate w/ each other, which means they weren't fixed & were left to go outside.. a bunch. If you've watched Kitten Lady, neo kitties are a big job. Take care of mom, watch her videos, & get them to 6 wks ish? Then get them adopted or find an excellent shelter - asap. Otherwise you're going to repeat your cycle - x 7 kitties & that CANNOT happen. Please do the right thing.
Peyton Bell So did you keep and vaccinate and spay /neuter all the kittens you let happen? If your daughter wants to be a veterinarian, then you should start teaching her responsibility. I have been an LVT for 25 years and it’s people like you that make me cringe. You are probably what they call a “troll” on these types of forums.
my cat taught himself how to fetch. one day he realized “wait, human throw toy, toy moves, toy fun to chase” and he brings you his toy and meows until you throw it. this continues for hours.
Thank you Kitten Lady. I’m a retired guy with two abandoned six week old kittens found in my neighbor’s backyard. Never had a pet let alone two small cats. This helps a lot.
I used to love making my cute kitty attack my hands. He looked adorable. Now that he’s turning 2 in August it’s not so cute... mostly painful, I wish I would have know that it wasn’t ok
Valerie Ricaurte bro same. my cat is 1 year old now and she is aggressively playful now since she didn’t have toys, she had hands and legs. sooo it kinda sucks😂
My neighbors cat weve watched it grow up it would come over to our house and sleep over and wrestle with us and would nibble and paw us softly but knew not to hurt us he would just put his teeth on you and not in you he would bring lizards to the front door and would come to us for us to touch him i would feed him by hand and he would jump on my bed to sleep till the morning
We got a healthy way of playing with each other, like my feet under the thick blanket, or I cover my hand with my hoodie. He never attacks me, he only plays with claws if he knows I am okay with it and still laugh.
We recently agreed to get a cat and researched breeds due to an allergy. I'm watching a bunch of video's hoping to avoid mistakes. My Nan had cats when I was a kid, but they were only half domesticated on the farm. They refused to sleep indoors. They hunted birds and ate everything except for the feathers and bones (unsurprising) and the liver (why?). My grandparents liked everything fresh, so their cats and sheep dog were fed raw meat. I can't offer a home as exciting as my grandparents farm for cats, but I'd like to make it as nice as possible.
@@runningfromabear8354 Too much liver would mean excess intake of vitamin A. That would be very harmful, so maybe that's why cats avoid bird livers naturally. In mice they would be smaller, I guess.
1)Make your toys move 2:00 2)Don’t play with your hands 4:00 3)Redirect biting to an appropriate target 4:32 4)Don’t be a tease 5:50 5)Provide a hunter’s rhythm 6:45 6)Raise them with a friend 7:55
@@aS-qu1vp noo dont worry cats especially kittens like to scratch or bite as playing but make sure to touch them where they like to be touched. The way you can know whether they like it or not is by trying it out and seeing if they feel comforted
I watched mama cats, When the kitten bites "too hard", the mama cat bopped the kitten between the ears, so I tap the kitten and cats between the ears lightly when they do something "naughty". It worked for me.
Simple, bite him back so that he'll learn how to control the force when bitting, i love to bit my cat as it is a show of affection in catspeak, if you don't bite him back he won't understand that bitting hurts if it is too strong and he will bite you strongly, my cat knows perfectly the force he has to use when playing, cats only bite what they like.
When I first got my kitten, I got him as a solo cat. He seemed so playful and full of tons of energy and it made me sad that I would have to leave him alone for hours and hours while I was at work. He seemed constantly bored and had nothing to take his energy out on when I wasn't able to play with him. I watched some of your videos where you advise cat owners to get a second cat. I was really persuaded and decided to adopt the last sibling of my first kitten. Getting my kitten's sibling was one of the best choices I've made for the health of my first kitten! They are always playing together, my first kitten has chilled out a LOT and has become much more gentle, and now I have twice the cuteness. Thanks for the great advice Kitten Lady!
@@misscarla6765 i left my kittens alone when i had work and school and they were fine :) just make sure to pick up any small pieces of plastic or anything that they might try to chew/swallow when you're gone! They will be just fine
Wow I'm in a very similar situation, except I haven't adopted a second friend! I'm looking into adopting one of his siblings if they still haven't found a home yet 🤧
I taught my kitten not to bite by yelping if she bit me at all and then stopping the play for a minute or two. She left her litter too early and I don’t think she knew not to bite too hard because of it but she learnt very quickly from the yelping. I’m all for talking to your cat like another cat would
I have known many people with kittens who say this is helpful. I have an adult cat who is very hand fixated, and I'm afraid it hasn't worked for her, it seems to just make her more activated and want to bite more.
We just got an orphaned kitten. Last night, maybe 5-6 weeks old My 20 year old thought it was so cute to let the kitten Titan bite him everywhere he wants but I watched this and Galaxys video to get an idea of how to care for Titan. I told my son not to let him nib at him, don't use hands as toys, we got a yarn ball toy and a stick toy with feathers at the end. I used a yelp today as I was holding Titan today once I felt him nibbing at me. I will continue to yelp, this is a good idea, with redirection on what he can nib at. After play,and eating he's now sleeping.
We had two kittens from the same litter and the male always dominated the female. They played together when they were young but he always had to be the boss. As they grew up, they grew further apart. It seemed like she actively disliked him for most of their adults lives. Cats are not always pack animals.
Simple, bite him back so that he'll learn how to control the force when bitting, i love to bit my cat as it is a show of affection in catspeak, if you don't bite him back he won't understand that bitting hurts if it is too strong and he will bite you strongly, my cat knows perfectly the force he has to use when playing, cats only bite what they like.
I neeed advice please.. my future kitten (4week old) is being taught to bite (by them playing with hands and other things like that) will I be able to change that later?
@@fernpear4789 It's very rarely too late. Even into adulthood you can (re)train cats not to bite. Just remember not to get angry when they do so at first.
Thank you for you instructional videos. My wife recently save two kittens from certain death. As my wife went to work Monday - Friday I was left to take care of them during the day and nights. Through your videos I was able to : - age the correctly (2 weeks old at the time). - know how to properly feed and basic care for them. - stimulate for ones and twos. Now that they are due to go to their forever home (together) this coming Friday, I would like to thank you for your more than helpful advice you have give on your channel. They will go to their forever home with the advice to tune into your channel for any advice necessary. It has been a pure joy caring for something so small and helpless.
"They are hunters, they are micro predators!" my cat: "Hey, can you please turn on Big Bang Theory? I want to know what happens with Leonard and Penny."
One of my pet sitting clients has three cats and one of the males LOVES to cuddle. As soon as you walk in the door he’s rubbing your feet. When I sit to watch tv he’ll jump up in my lap and cuddle with me for hours. My favorite position is when he’s belly up in the crook of my arm and my hand can rub his belly and he LOVES it. He’ll just watch the tv and purr away and make biscuits 🤣😍 And he’s SO soft, especially that belly fur. God I love that cat 😅
I been watching you for ages and I have learnt a lot. Tomorrow at 2 UK time I'm picking up my new kittens and I thank you for teaching me everything I need to know x Edit: Rose phillip and ivy was born on the 18th March and are super adorable
Here's me as a new kitten owner (JJ showed up in my carport 3 weeks ago) and I'm working really hard to keep me kitten not only entertained but worn out by the end of the day. Then my mom or my sister comes along and starts wiggling their fingers at him because it's just so cute. It doesn't matter how many times I tell them off they can't help themselves. Then it comes to bedtime and my hands are suddenly chew-toys for a kitten that would otherwise be ready for bed. -.-
This video is flawless, a perfect 10 score in content, presentation, and enjoyability. I love the way Hannah sometimes yelps or laughs in the middle of a sentence, because of some extra-cute kitten antics.
My kitten was nibbling my fingers so I tried to redirect him to a toy instead but he kept on...eventually I started to gently tap his nose and he eventually got it..again very gently..it worked for me
So you tap his nose everytime he woukd bite you and then you would redirect him to a toy?? Btw, sorry for my english 🙏 i will probably adopt one so i'm trying my best to know how to educate them
I’ve been watching your videos since last almost 2 months, when my girl cat was expecting babies. Now she’s a mommy of 3 kittens and I’m still learning how to be the best mom to them all. I must just tell you that how you explain and guide, can only be possible when there’s immense passion and love for what you’re doing. Thank you for being so good. It helps !
The best tips I got from your video were the letting you hand limp and replacing it with a toy instead. Frankly, I thought of the kitten biting with their needle sharp teeth rather cute, and something that they would eventually grow out of. However, the more I watched your video, the more it made sense. Also the training aspect on feeding them after playing was a fantastic tip. Obvious for you, yes, but new to me since I've only had my bad boy kittens for the last 36 hours; so hopefully their still time, since I (like a kid) have been playing with them with my hands thinking it was rather cute. Thanks for all your tips. Marcus M.
It's my first time having a kitten, I'm a dog person and I don't really like cats at first but when I meet our first cat, he became more attached to me than my mother who always wanna adopt one, we always bond together and I never knew that I'll love this kitten. Your video really helped because I'm having a hard time controlling our kitten these days especially that his growing up..
it's so cute that even tho you've seen so many and are being very informative you still melt and awww when the kitties are being adorable. shows your true love for them and its just adorable
Thank you for this channel! I am the proud mother of a kitten who’s prior owner dumped him in a dumpster. He has been the greatest gift to me. I can’t imagine my day without him.
Ah you're so smart and you do such an amazing job educating others about kittens while raising awareness. I recently decided to get my first kitten ever (decided on getting two after this video). I am so happy to have stumbled upon your channel. I recently sat and binge watched all of your videos. I've cried so much but I've also celebrated your successes with you! Keep being amazing because we need more people like you.
Wow, this was SO helpful! My babies are 4 weeks old, so I am learning as much as I can since they are on the brim of being full blown kittens! Thank you so much!
Simple, bite him back so that he'll learn how to control the force when bitting, i love to bit my cat as it is a show of affection in catspeak, if you don't bite him back he won't understand that bitting hurts if it is too strong and he will bite you strongly, my cat knows perfectly the force he has to use when playing, cats only bite what they like.
Thank you so much! I found a 5-week-old kitten under my car (we live in the country), and took him in. I’ve never raised a kitty before, I’ve always had dogs. But this little guy stole my heart! He was malnourished, and had fleas, but he’s completely healthy... and has no worms! (He did so well at the Vet.) His name is Loki... god of mischief. LOL! And raising him these past two weeks has been quite a learning experience. I have 4 dogs, and have kept them apart until he’s old enough. (That’s yet ANOTHER thing I need to learn how to do!) But after watching your video about biting, I realize I’ve been going about it all wrong. This is brilliant! Thankfully, his bite is very soft. (For now.) But I’d like to ‘nip’ it at the bud before it gets any stronger. (Pun intended!) This is my first time watching your videos (whoops... second... watched how to determine his age), and I’m learning SO MUCH! I feel blessed to have found them! So, thank you... again! From a new kitty mommy! I hit that subscribe button immediately!
I heard sometimes that these bites are signs of affection or love nips but this video is amazing and informative. Nice job! Those kittens are looking so happy and healthy.
Simple, bite him back so that he'll learn how to control the force when bitting, i love to bit my cat as it is a show of affection in catspeak, if you don't bite him back he won't understand that bitting hurts if it is too strong and he will bite you strongly, my cat knows perfectly the force he has to use when playing, cats only bite what they like.
It is definetly a sign of affection, to avoid hard bitting you should bit your cat back with the same force they bit you so that he'll use less force when playing, other cats bit each other in playing and if you don't biteplay with your cat he'll start biting you strongly and that's not fun.
This video helped me a lot. I’ve been trying to get my kitten out the habit of going for my hands and feet. I brought him a scratching post because I just got tired of being his human one 😂. I’m going to watch more of your videos to help me more with him. Thank you!
I wish I had this information when me and my friends had a kitten together for a period of time. The kitten would hang out on the stairs and pounce on our toes or pants hems at random times. Watching this video makes a lot of sense.
I watched this video over a year ago when I first got a kitten. Even though I've had lots of cats over the years, it had been a long time since I had a kitten. The info in this video was SO HELPFUL! And I'm happy to say that my cat is super awesome and part of that is due to me watching this video!! When a friend asked for help with her new kitten, I knew I had to locate this video so I could send it to her. Thank you, Kitten Lady!!
Tapping very gently on their nose (very sensitive region) while saying a strong "no" worked for me even with full grown cats. Of course I needed to do my homework and not provoke them with my hands as well. Having a toy around to reinforce the "yes" afterwards also helped.
Best video and advice I’ve seen! I was scared I was going to have to send her away, she is so extremely playful and we adore her, but my kids have started locking her out of their rooms because her biting is incessant! Definitely have to try these things!!! And teach my kids how to play with her appropriately.
@@barrymcockiner6969 hey! After a while he (yup found out he’s a dude) just stopped! Our Shady baby is so sweet and loves cuddles, he will climb into our laps and just lounge now! Plus the kids got sick of the biting and stopped allowing him to bite. We’d immediately stop playing with him and give him a toy 🙂
@@gayforchapman it's on going, most kitty's will bite while playing, when ours won't stop biting me I will put her down on the floor and just keep pushing the stuffed animal towards here til she stops biting towards me
Are these good practices for an adult cat as well? Like is creating a hunting schedule where I feed my girls after we play be something that would be helpful for adult cats?
absolutely :) Just keep in mind that adult cats (or animals in general) may take a bit longer to learn/adjust to changes. They have their own mind but with patience and positive reinforcement, it shouldn't be a problem :)
For sure! I personally recommend Jackson Galaxy as a good source for adult cat care tips, especially if you’re trying to deal with a specific behavioral problem. Kitten Lady has worked with him before if I remember correctly.
This video and the “how to learn how old your kitten is” was super helpful. I just got a kitten and had no idea how much training was going to be entailed. I’ve had him for three weeks now and he must be about 12 weeks old. We’re still learning not to bite and scratch me and I’m afraid of the mistakes I made throughout the weeks with him. Like scolding without providing a positive reinforcement or greeting him with my fingers. I hope to get him on a more consistent schedule and that I didn’t hurt his development with my ignorance.
Ah, I still make so many mistakes! So far I taught my girl that it is actualy fine to hunt my hand IF it is clothed. Also, the moment I tell her off she instantly lets go; no idea how I did that ... she also loves to hunt the laserpointer for houres, even though there is nothing to catch, she is fine hunting her snaks later, she basicly only eats them, when I throw them. I will have to rearrainge feeding and play time tough, but that is not difficult. For now she has my parents old cats for playing and socializing, but when I move out I will have to adopt another kitten her age to befriend, no matter how fixiated she is on me. That video was super helpfull, thank you so much!
Thanx for this video all of sudden after knowing the rhythm it’s so easy to understand my kitten … i wasn’t knowing what I was doing n why he is biting n jumping on me n I thought it a play he thinks I m another cat but then now I know he is hunting me by my movements … all of sudden life is simpler with him knowing how it works … I was able to make him chase n hunt , eat n sleep … n repeated the cycle in the eve n now it’s like easier for me to do my work too … also thinking of getting another cat but this one has mites so I have been told to wait … I don’t know how long is ok specially coz once they know their territory I have heard it’s hard but I will try soon … this one is three months old and I may get another of same age
Don't unless you really know how it will be, i got a kitten a week ago sleeps all day keeps me awake all nite destroying my house and constant biting. I did not think it would be this bad and I'm sobbing every night because i feel so bad this isn't working. I am at the end yet don't feel like i could give him up and if honest trapped. No amount of playing with toys stops him biting me even when I'm asleep, and if i walk by the food he growls, he is tiny so i didn't think he would be this wild.
I love this! I recently took in a stray kitten. He was only 5 ish weeks old. Now that he is comfy, he is looking for lots of stimulation. I started looking at kittens at the humane society and then came across your video. This helped me decide that a friend would indeed be exactly what Oliver needs. ❤
Simple, bite him back so that he'll learn how to control the force when bitting, i love to bit my cat as it is a show of affection in catspeak, if you don't bite him back he won't understand that bitting hurts if it is too strong and he will bite you strongly, my cat knows perfectly the force he has to use when playing, cats only bite what they like.
*Thanks I really needed this help since I'm getting a new kitten, it's a full black kitten with blue eyes, I was thinking of calling it Jäeger or Boo.*
The other day, I met one of my aunt's foster kittens who was 8 weeks old. He was a biter. Any sudden movement of my hands and he would attack. I thought to myself, what could I do to stop this behavior. I'm a fan of Jackson Galaxy so I remembered his method of redirecting. My sister however kept playing with him with her hands which I told her to stop but she didn't care (she is only 2 years younger than me and I am 16). Soon I grab a wand toy and began to play with him. He really loved it. I also gave him a kicker toy which he didn't really enjoy as he loved movement. I played with him for a while and even I got tired. He became hungry so I gave him some food. After that, he cuddled next to me and fell asleep. This video really reassured me that I was doing the right thing
I am so happy I watched this video because I am a new cat mom. My kitten is a little over 2wks old and super playful, the only problem is she loves to bite and scratch. I want to teach her at an early age it is not okay to do that. Thank you for your tips and advice! I definitely will follow your tips.
Ha ha ha yes at 74 not only did i become a mother cat for an abandonned kitty but a CHEW TOY now 🤣🤣 i will listen carefully at your video and put a thumb up
Gosh I've needed this!! My two kittens turned a year old recently (okay so they're not kittens anymore but whatever) and still bite occasionally to show affection. I've told them "no," but only one of them seems to understand what "no" means, so I still have one problem child. 😣
Psycho Alchemist yeah, my cat is like that too. He only bites me when he gets excited in play and he recently turned one. I’m about to apply these tips. I have a journey ahead with my Yuri u.u
It might also help to act really dramatic like hurt sobbing in pain when it happens - they’ll either feel bad or be too annoyed to do it again - at least this worked for my cat hahaha “OWWWWWWWWW OOOOO OOOOHHHHH OWWW KITTY THAT HURT OOOOWWWWWWWW”
@@cjc-eg2cl That works. I pretend to cry, not when they are just nibbling, but if they start that full on claw, bite and kick thing. And they really seem to understand they're hurting you. I also think they get a lot of their stimulation needs from other kittens. I feel sorry for lone kittens.
I talk to mycatin sentences like its about 3 years old. Explain biting hurts and it's not OK. Then quickly distract it with something fun, tastety. Or tell it to use its paw to push hand away (usually when brushing) or roll, turn away. Cats are smart. Don't underestimate them.
Thank you for this video😅😅we found a kitten on the side of the road, covered in fleas. Took it home, gave it a flea bath, and took it to the vet, he’s so sweet but he attacks my hands!!
Simple, bite him back so that he'll learn how to control the force when bitting, i love to bit my cat as it is a show of affection in catspeak, if you don't bite him back he won't understand that bitting hurts if it is too strong and he will bite you strongly, my cat knows perfectly the force he has to use when playing, cats only bite what they like.
I adopted a cute kitten for the first time I can't stop myself to learn more about cats thanks for the tips ,as a beginner cat owner i really needed this 😸
I took in a cat when he was just going from kitten to adolecent, and it was obvious he was abused by previous owner. He was taped up in a tiny box in 90 degree heat and so full of gas from people food I called him FLB (farts like buffalo) for the first week with me. I have never seen such a bitey cat before! No hissing or fear response, just run up and start shaking his head back and forth in an effort to draw blood. I play with him for hours with wand toys and kickers till he's heaving, we go on walks, he has a whole room full of things to climb and scratch on with the other cat. He plays with other cat a little rough but nothing the old man can't dish right back. Cohabitate peacefully otherwise. He would rather bite me till he draws blood unless there is food to be had then he's busy eating himself sick. Yes, he has his claws and I don't even have to be moving or in his space for him to attack. I never strike him, but I do have to scruff and tap his nose to get him to let go. Should I see if he has a chemical imbalance? Don't know if I'll be able to afford medication like that... It's either that or let him eat until he's so obese he can't move.
I'm having the same problem with the stray kitten I adopted. Absolutely have no idea what he's been through in the past but I guess it was very stressful for him. He is the smartest kid but also most aggressive cat I've ever encountered, especially after a meal or after he wakes up. Keeps biting my hands, fingers, leg and now arms and scratch them very aggressively. Doesn't even look like he's just being playful but rather stressed and trying to attack a prey before he's about to die hungry. I don't know if neutering or any therapy can help that. I'm embarassed when he attacks me in front of my guests, after I just feed and hug him. I wish people will stop saying "it's normal for kitten" and there are more videos and articles on why some cats these extremely aggressive behavior. :(
You may already have a video on this but I’ve heard this so much from so many people that i thought I’d request it: can you do a whole video on the benefits of spaying/neutering? Everyone around me knows I love cats so I’m kinda the go-to cat lady, and I’ve run into many a new cat owner (single men with cats in particular have this problem I find) where they aren’t willing to have the neutering/spaying done. They think that it’s cruel, or that it makes the cat unhappy, that the cat has a right to its reproductive system- there’s a huge like morality stance being taken on it where I’m from that’s putting emotional arguments against biology and facts that make everyone in the situation frustrated.
Single men with cats generally do not spay/neuter their cats. They all say it’s cruel and that they have a right to their body - i wish these men would stand up more for women’s body rights.
Gosh, they are morons. Cats are not humans, end of the story. Spaying has so many advantages not only for the owner but the cats themselves... I know my neighbor didn't neutered their male cat, got a stray cat pregnant and so I was the ones adopting the kittens cause nobody else would. Cat overpopulation is a serious problem and so many cats suffer and die every year because of "human moral standards" -_-
Thank you! I have 4 foster kittens and I’m really not a cat person (dog person here) so all your videos are SO helpful to help us on our journey to find these 4 precious babies forever homes! Thank you so much!
I have a Maine Coone. She’s the first one I’ve had and I usually train my kitties early on not to bite. But Allura....she’s in a whole other world. She’s an only cat and chases me and attacks me, BUT she doesn’t bite hard and she very rarely scratches me but lord have mercy I’ve never had a cat as wild as her lol.
Simple, bite him back so that he'll learn how to control the force when bitting, i love to bit my cat as it is a show of affection in catspeak, if you don't bite him back he won't understand that bitting hurts if it is too strong and he will bite you strongly, my cat knows perfectly the force he has to use when playing, cats only bite what they like.
Maine Coon's are WONDERFUL breeds! I WISH I could find one D: I used to have one named Marty like 8 years ago...He was by far smarter than any dog I have ever had.
We’ve raised two liters of kittens and every time we would play with them using our hands (when they were a few weeks old) anytime they would use too much claw or bite down alittle too much I would go “ouch!” In a higher pitch and the kitten would stop and look at me and I would say “go easy” and they start to make the connection to play easy with my hand. I don’t mind hand play personally with my cats, as long as they aren’t actually biting and just resting their teeth on my hands, it’s not a big deal to me. My big cats don’t use there teeth or claws at all on us, even if we are holding them too long or opening their mouth, they know better. And when I say “easy” to them when they play with our kittens a bit too rough they stop and know what I’m meaning. New owners of the kittens we gave away have no issues with them biting either.
Use the toys for biting/clawing, use your hands for affection. My kitten associates her snake toy with chase/hunt/rabbit kicks, and sees my hands as the “petting/cool-down after play” affection thing and treats after catching her prey ❤
How do you play with an elderly cat? My sister's roommate has a 9 year old cat with declining eyesight, but she still likes to play! It's hard to get her to focus on any toys to stalk anything, and she's never really willing to do more than reach out and bat at the toy when it's near her face.
I know you made this a year ago but dang girl this was super informative. I have a 6 week old and he bites our hands and feet but I totally get it now. Thanks so much - Kim
If an adult cat is biting, then it's been taught that biting is appropriate behavior. That's why you don't rough-house with kittens, they learn that it's the socially acceptable thing to do.
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cats are not related to tigers or lions they are related to the Bobcat or the links
@@onlyplayaseattacoswiththei9433... ya.. not sure why the LOL emoji. Highly unlikely u let your daughter adopt 2 pregnant cats, which means you've created an unfortunate, preventable mess. The sisters didn't mate w/ each other, which means they weren't fixed & were left to go outside.. a bunch. If you've watched Kitten Lady, neo kitties are a big job. Take care of mom, watch her videos, & get them to 6 wks ish? Then get them adopted or find an excellent shelter - asap. Otherwise you're going to repeat your cycle - x 7 kitties & that CANNOT happen. Please do the right thing.
Greetings from Michigan. If a day goes by where one of my fiendish Felines does NOT make an attempt on my life, I start to worry about them.
Peyton Bell So did you keep and vaccinate and spay /neuter all the kittens you let happen? If your daughter wants to be a veterinarian, then you should start teaching her responsibility. I have been an LVT for 25 years and it’s people like you that make me cringe. You are probably what they call a “troll” on these types of forums.
Thank you for advice!
my cat taught himself how to fetch. one day he realized “wait, human throw toy, toy moves, toy fun to chase” and he brings you his toy and meows until you throw it. this continues for hours.
Lol
get a laser pointer, limitless hours of fun
Felipe Siqueira YEAH GET A LAZER POINTER I DEFINITELY AGREE
My guy's kitten learned to grab her toys and bring them to us if she wants us to play with her
It's adorable
I wish my cat played with toys XD
She has several, but chooses to mess with our golden retriever's tail instead.
Kitten lays on me: aw she wants love
Kittens *attack*
Me: whyyy
this hahahah
Sameeeee
Ye same
hahaha same
Yup they are jerks
Thank you Kitten Lady. I’m a retired guy with two abandoned six week old kittens found in my neighbor’s backyard. Never had a pet let alone two small cats. This helps a lot.
I used to love making my cute kitty attack my hands. He looked adorable. Now that he’s turning 2 in August it’s not so cute... mostly painful, I wish I would have know that it wasn’t ok
Valerie Ricaurte bro same. my cat is 1 year old now and she is aggressively playful now since she didn’t have toys, she had hands and legs. sooo it kinda sucks😂
My neighbors cat weve watched it grow up it would come over to our house and sleep over and wrestle with us and would nibble and paw us softly but knew not to hurt us he would just put his teeth on you and not in you he would bring lizards to the front door and would come to us for us to touch him i would feed him by hand and he would jump on my bed to sleep till the morning
We got a healthy way of playing with each other, like my feet under the thick blanket, or I cover my hand with my hoodie. He never attacks me, he only plays with claws if he knows I am okay with it and still laugh.
abby hutc
i feel that so hard. my cat is 3 now and he doesn't seem to understand that he is very big and strong now and being bitten HURTS
Me: doesn't have a cat
Also me: still watches this video
Me too! I binge watch "my cat from Hell", lol
Finally, got a cat a week ago!
mee tooooo
We recently agreed to get a cat and researched breeds due to an allergy. I'm watching a bunch of video's hoping to avoid mistakes. My Nan had cats when I was a kid, but they were only half domesticated on the farm. They refused to sleep indoors. They hunted birds and ate everything except for the feathers and bones (unsurprising) and the liver (why?). My grandparents liked everything fresh, so their cats and sheep dog were fed raw meat. I can't offer a home as exciting as my grandparents farm for cats, but I'd like to make it as nice as possible.
@@runningfromabear8354 Too much liver would mean excess intake of vitamin A. That would be very harmful, so maybe that's why cats avoid bird livers naturally. In mice they would be smaller, I guess.
Try having one, it's so cool.
1)Make your toys move 2:00
2)Don’t play with your hands 4:00
3)Redirect biting to an appropriate target 4:32
4)Don’t be a tease 5:50
5)Provide a hunter’s rhythm 6:45
6)Raise them with a friend 7:55
Thanks
Ur a savior
Omg I am guilty. I like to play with her nose, I think that started it all. Ugh
@@aS-qu1vp noo dont worry cats especially kittens like to scratch or bite as playing but make sure to touch them where they like to be touched. The way you can know whether they like it or not is by trying it out and seeing if they feel comforted
i may have encouraged my kittens to chase my hand,
and maybe
m a y b e
it was a mistake
I watched mama cats, When the kitten bites "too hard", the mama cat bopped the kitten between the ears, so I tap the kitten and cats between the ears lightly when they do something "naughty". It worked for me.
What does it means "bopped" i'm sorry i'm not a native speaker :(
@@josefinatapia1749 it means tapped
@@josefinatapia1749 I mean a LIGHT tap with my forefinger.
Wow nice tips, hope it's gonna work. Thanks mate
Simple, bite him back so that he'll learn how to control the force when bitting, i love to bit my cat as it is a show of affection in catspeak, if you don't bite him back he won't understand that bitting hurts if it is too strong and he will bite you strongly, my cat knows perfectly the force he has to use when playing, cats only bite what they like.
*Redirect biting to appropriate target*
*CALLS BROTHER INTO ROOM*
😂😂😂
It's smarter than that brother doing it themselves.
Which mine actually did.
😂
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@@Mark-qd6ub omg
@@Mark-qd6ub wtf what is this😂😂😂
When my kitten start her bitting game and bite my hands, i reached her front paw and put it into her opening mouth and be like.. “bite urs first“
does it work
@@douniaelmoustaphaoui421 probrobly
Word you wanna be a predator so bad bite yourself
I'd do the same 😂
@Sarah Collins samee 😂 ITS SO CUTE
❌Learn how to stop kittens from biting you
✔watch cute kittens
I'd put a check mark on both of those.
This feels like the drake meme
カルドナえりか ❌
Katarina k yass
Well I’m getting a kitten soon so I need to study
When I first got my kitten, I got him as a solo cat. He seemed so playful and full of tons of energy and it made me sad that I would have to leave him alone for hours and hours while I was at work. He seemed constantly bored and had nothing to take his energy out on when I wasn't able to play with him. I watched some of your videos where you advise cat owners to get a second cat. I was really persuaded and decided to adopt the last sibling of my first kitten. Getting my kitten's sibling was one of the best choices I've made for the health of my first kitten! They are always playing together, my first kitten has chilled out a LOT and has become much more gentle, and now I have twice the cuteness. Thanks for the great advice Kitten Lady!
Emma Calabrese We adopted a brother and sister and they spend hours chasing and wrestling each other. But....they still bite. Lol
Can you leave a kitten home by itself?
Like what if you had to go to work or go to school you just can’t be with them.
@@misscarla6765 i left my kittens alone when i had work and school and they were fine :) just make sure to pick up any small pieces of plastic or anything that they might try to chew/swallow when you're gone! They will be just fine
Okay gonna get another one😽
Wow I'm in a very similar situation, except I haven't adopted a second friend! I'm looking into adopting one of his siblings if they still haven't found a home yet 🤧
I taught my kitten not to bite by yelping if she bit me at all and then stopping the play for a minute or two. She left her litter too early and I don’t think she knew not to bite too hard because of it but she learnt very quickly from the yelping. I’m all for talking to your cat like another cat would
How old was ur cat when u Yelp at it? I need advice here. Thanks
i’m gonna start doing this with my 6 week old kitten
I have known many people with kittens who say this is helpful. I have an adult cat who is very hand fixated, and I'm afraid it hasn't worked for her, it seems to just make her more activated and want to bite more.
We just got an orphaned kitten. Last night, maybe 5-6 weeks old
My 20 year old thought it was so cute to let the kitten Titan bite him everywhere he wants but I watched this and Galaxys video to get an idea of how to care for Titan. I told my son not to let him nib at him, don't use hands as toys, we got a yarn ball toy and a stick toy with feathers at the end. I used a yelp today as I was holding Titan today once I felt him nibbing at me. I will continue to yelp, this is a good idea, with redirection on what he can nib at. After play,and eating he's now sleeping.
@@ILuvAyeAyeprobably because he wasn't redirected as a kitten
me: adopting a new kitten tommorow
her: get him a friend
me: oh god
Lul SAME
We had two kittens from the same litter and the male always dominated the female. They played together when they were young but he always had to be the boss. As they grew up, they grew further apart. It seemed like she actively disliked him for most of their adults lives. Cats are not always pack animals.
My boyfriend said the same thing. Now we are driving to get our second cat.
What if I adopt only one kitten will he/she feel lonely?
Respect Whamen not always.
wow, I didn’t know how bad it was playing with my hands, thanks for the advice!!
Simple, bite him back so that he'll learn how to control the force when bitting, i love to bit my cat as it is a show of affection in catspeak, if you don't bite him back he won't understand that bitting hurts if it is too strong and he will bite you strongly, my cat knows perfectly the force he has to use when playing, cats only bite what they like.
Felipe Siqueira do you use your mouth to bite back?
@@fss1704 No lo sirve. They have fur as well as tougher skin; it teaches them nothing.
I neeed advice please.. my future kitten (4week old) is being taught to bite (by them playing with hands and other things like that) will I be able to change that later?
@@fernpear4789 It's very rarely too late. Even into adulthood you can (re)train cats not to bite. Just remember not to get angry when they do so at first.
When you're sad, cats are there to cheer you up. When you’re happy, they’re here to make you laugh. God, thank you for them!
Wow..you must be reading my mind. I tell my new kitten, I know, a hundred times a day, “NO BITE”. Thank you in advance for this video🥰🥰
Don't bite hands, bite this fun toy instead ^_^
That just means your stupid, but no worries, there are many more like you. :)
@@ForgivenMan-jl7bp wow, could you be anymore of an asshole about it?
Poop Shoot- that’s not being stupid, stupid
Same
Thank you for you instructional videos. My wife recently save two kittens from certain death. As my wife went to work Monday - Friday I was left to take care of them during the day and nights. Through your videos I was able to :
- age the correctly (2 weeks old at the time).
- know how to properly feed and basic care for them.
- stimulate for ones and twos.
Now that they are due to go to their forever home (together) this coming Friday, I would like to thank you for your more than helpful advice you have give on your channel.
They will go to their forever home with the advice to tune into your channel for any advice necessary.
It has been a pure joy caring for something so small and helpless.
Nice!
So sweet!
"Stalking and biting a moving target is the pinnacle of happiness for a cat"
that's what I needed, thank you! Great video, liked and subbed
"They are hunters, they are micro predators!"
my cat: "Hey, can you please turn on Big Bang Theory? I want to know what happens with Leonard and Penny."
LaNoir omg same. My cat loves to watch the Big Bang theory. Hehe 😉
Mine too lol
@@claudiaquiroga2551 was your cat heartbroken when The Big Bang Theory was cancelled?
My older cats like watching telenovelas. They glare at me when I try to change channels
I would like the comment but it’s at 420
There has to be another way...I must... Tickle... His belly...
literally, mine ATTACHES to my hand every time i try n rub her belly😭
@@anabellmarie3580 He only does that to me during playtime, which he decides lol. Other then that he loves a good belly rub.
Kyle Borowski awh i wish 🥺
One of my pet sitting clients has three cats and one of the males LOVES to cuddle. As soon as you walk in the door he’s rubbing your feet. When I sit to watch tv he’ll jump up in my lap and cuddle with me for hours. My favorite position is when he’s belly up in the crook of my arm and my hand can rub his belly and he LOVES it. He’ll just watch the tv and purr away and make biscuits 🤣😍 And he’s SO soft, especially that belly fur. God I love that cat 😅
Especially if they’re tabbies and have an adorable checkerboard tummy.
Just got two feral kittens about 10 weeks old and watching ur vids has been a life saver, THANK YOU
I been watching you for ages and I have learnt a lot. Tomorrow at 2 UK time I'm picking up my new kittens and I thank you for teaching me everything I need to know x
Edit: Rose phillip and ivy was born on the 18th March and are super adorable
Isabella Smith Good luck!
Hope your first three hours went well!
@@bellabroadhurst2763 thankyou and it when very well
Isabella Smith I’m doing the same in 3 weeks I’m in the uk too
So in 16 minutes?!? :o
Who would dislike this video?!?!! Hannah is always so helpful!
Haters
...or,more like people who want to remain ignorant of a kittens needs.
Here's me as a new kitten owner (JJ showed up in my carport 3 weeks ago) and I'm working really hard to keep me kitten not only entertained but worn out by the end of the day. Then my mom or my sister comes along and starts wiggling their fingers at him because it's just so cute. It doesn't matter how many times I tell them off they can't help themselves. Then it comes to bedtime and my hands are suddenly chew-toys for a kitten that would otherwise be ready for bed. -.-
🙌
I have a box of toys just by the door, whenever someone shows up to play with my cat I hand them the box.
This video is flawless, a perfect 10 score in content, presentation, and enjoyability.
I love the way Hannah sometimes yelps or laughs in the middle of a sentence, because of some extra-cute kitten antics.
My kitten was nibbling my fingers so I tried to redirect him to a toy instead but he kept on...eventually I started to gently tap his nose and he eventually got it..again very gently..it worked for me
So you tap his nose everytime he woukd bite you and then you would redirect him to a toy??
Btw, sorry for my english 🙏 i will probably adopt one so i'm trying my best to know how to educate them
iSolvano HDR Nah I did the same thing and it worked
@iSolvano HDR oh wow😂😂😂😂😂.
They should feel it
I hold my kitten by their neck like their mother and showed him where’d he bit me and I told him no and he calmed down
Just until outgrow habit like puppies
I’ve been watching your videos since last almost 2 months, when my girl cat was expecting babies. Now she’s a mommy of 3 kittens and I’m still learning how to be the best mom to them all. I must just tell you that how you explain and guide, can only be possible when there’s immense passion and love for what you’re doing. Thank you for being so good. It helps !
Please get them spayed ❤
The best tips I got from your video were the letting you hand limp and replacing it with a toy instead. Frankly, I thought of the kitten biting with their needle sharp teeth rather cute, and something that they would eventually grow out of. However, the more I watched your video, the more it made sense. Also the training aspect on feeding them after playing was a fantastic tip. Obvious for you, yes, but new to me since I've only had my bad boy kittens for the last 36 hours; so hopefully their still time, since I (like a kid) have been playing with them with my hands thinking it was rather cute. Thanks for all your tips. Marcus M.
It's my first time having a kitten, I'm a dog person and I don't really like cats at first but when I meet our first cat, he became more attached to me than my mother who always wanna adopt one, we always bond together and I never knew that I'll love this kitten. Your video really helped because I'm having a hard time controlling our kitten these days especially that his growing up..
This info should come with every cat adoption everywhere! Well done. 👍🏻
If cats are supposed to be alert and active, then my “micro panther” is a blobfish.
same, but to be honest my cat it 14
I have one of those, too 😆
Clarissa awwwww 🙃🙃🙃
Buttery Chopsticks And Pie same 😂😂
Cats have different personalities. It's a factor to remember.
it's so cute that even tho you've seen so many and are being very informative you still melt and awww when the kitties are being adorable. shows your true love for them and its just adorable
Thank you for this channel! I am the proud mother of a kitten who’s prior owner dumped him in a dumpster. He has been the greatest gift to me. I can’t imagine my day without him.
Ah you're so smart and you do such an amazing job educating others about kittens while raising awareness. I recently decided to get my first kitten ever (decided on getting two after this video). I am so happy to have stumbled upon your channel. I recently sat and binge watched all of your videos. I've cried so much but I've also celebrated your successes with you! Keep being amazing because we need more people like you.
Wow, this was SO helpful! My babies are 4 weeks old, so I am learning as much as I can since they are on the brim of being full blown kittens! Thank you so much!
"My friend Jackson Galaxy"
Yeah, flex that in our face
What's the problem with that? So negative. Smh
@@Ianisatool There's no problem at all (????)
@@Ianisatool They meant that as a compliment to Jackson Galaxy, who would be hella awesome to be friends with.
She do know Jackson, so what?
Who?
The best solution for keeping my active kitten happy was bringing home two, so they could attack and bite each other! 😹😹
Thats brutel to me but okay?!?
Denise Brauner we might do that 😃😂
I have one that’s a 8 week old then a 3 week old and the 8 week old loves to attack the 3 week old that can barely walk. 😂
Nu thats cruel
Simple, bite him back so that he'll learn how to control the force when bitting, i love to bit my cat as it is a show of affection in catspeak, if you don't bite him back he won't understand that bitting hurts if it is too strong and he will bite you strongly, my cat knows perfectly the force he has to use when playing, cats only bite what they like.
Thank you so much! I found a 5-week-old kitten under my car (we live in the country), and took him in. I’ve never raised a kitty before, I’ve always had dogs. But this little guy stole my heart! He was malnourished, and had fleas, but he’s completely healthy... and has no worms! (He did so well at the Vet.) His name is Loki... god of mischief. LOL! And raising him these past two weeks has been quite a learning experience. I have 4 dogs, and have kept them apart until he’s old enough. (That’s yet ANOTHER thing I need to learn how to do!) But after watching your video about biting, I realize I’ve been going about it all wrong. This is brilliant! Thankfully, his bite is very soft. (For now.) But I’d like to ‘nip’ it at the bud before it gets any stronger. (Pun intended!) This is my first time watching your videos (whoops... second... watched how to determine his age), and I’m learning SO MUCH! I feel blessed to have found them! So, thank you... again! From a new kitty mommy! I hit that subscribe button immediately!
"No! You can't just bite humans!"
"Haha kitten go nom"
I heard sometimes that these bites are signs of affection or love nips but this video is amazing and informative. Nice job! Those kittens are looking so happy and healthy.
Simple, bite him back so that he'll learn how to control the force when bitting, i love to bit my cat as it is a show of affection in catspeak, if you don't bite him back he won't understand that bitting hurts if it is too strong and he will bite you strongly, my cat knows perfectly the force he has to use when playing, cats only bite what they like.
It is definetly a sign of affection, to avoid hard bitting you should bit your cat back with the same force they bit you so that he'll use less force when playing, other cats bit each other in playing and if you don't biteplay with your cat he'll start biting you strongly and that's not fun.
This video helped me a lot. I’ve been trying to get my kitten out the habit of going for my hands and feet. I brought him a scratching post because I just got tired of being his human one 😂. I’m going to watch more of your videos to help me more with him. Thank you!
My mother will have to watch this video. Our new kitten has been doing this a lot now.
I wish I had this information when me and my friends had a kitten together for a period of time.
The kitten would hang out on the stairs and pounce on our toes or pants hems at random times.
Watching this video makes a lot of sense.
I watched this video over a year ago when I first got a kitten. Even though I've had lots of cats over the years, it had been a long time since I had a kitten. The info in this video was SO HELPFUL! And I'm happy to say that my cat is super awesome and part of that is due to me watching this video!! When a friend asked for help with her new kitten, I knew I had to locate this video so I could send it to her. Thank you, Kitten Lady!!
There's only 1 tip: do not play with your hands🙏
YOUR SO SMART
HEYY, can I please get ur help with my sick kittens and help me cuz I don’t want them to die I love them with all my heart😩😭😭
@@senayquinn4753 Best thing for them is the vet. A professional will be able to tell exactly what's wrong and what to do to help.
Senay Quinn Whats wrong with them
@@senayquinn4753 take them to a fucking vet. If you dont and they die it is on you.
I think my kitten is broken, she doesn't do that sleep thing.
David Wang my baby boy was like that give her time and cuddles and she will learn her favorite toy needs rest so she will learn to rest too
She probably doesn’t feel comfortable in her surroundings
I watched a kitten for 2 weeks, and I don’t think he slept much the first week. He probably snuck in some while I was asleep.
Tapping very gently on their nose (very sensitive region) while saying a strong "no" worked for me even with full grown cats. Of course I needed to do my homework and not provoke them with my hands as well. Having a toy around to reinforce the "yes" afterwards also helped.
Best video and advice I’ve seen! I was scared I was going to have to send her away, she is so extremely playful and we adore her, but my kids have started locking her out of their rooms because her biting is incessant! Definitely have to try these things!!! And teach my kids how to play with her appropriately.
Hi, how are the kids with the cat?
@@barrymcockiner6969 hey! After a while he (yup found out he’s a dude) just stopped! Our Shady baby is so sweet and loves cuddles, he will climb into our laps and just lounge now! Plus the kids got sick of the biting and stopped allowing him to bite. We’d immediately stop playing with him and give him a toy 🙂
@@Kimmillion11 how long did it take for him to stop?
It took about two or three months. I believe he just had to get used to us! Back then he was teething too
Giving your kitten its own little stuffed animal each time it tries to bite is a great way to stop this bad habit, worked for our cat🐈
Yes I did this with my kitten and he’s almost stopped biting completely
@@sadielewis9455 so glad it helped
@@ItsaRomethingeveryday how long did it take? this mf scratches and bites like no other
@@gayforchapman it's on going, most kitty's will bite while playing, when ours won't stop biting me I will put her down on the floor and just keep pushing the stuffed animal towards here til she stops biting towards me
Thank you for this video. I have a micro panther who is still a little overzealous with us. I appreciate these tips immensely
This helped a lot thank you I'm so glad he doesn't bite me anymore and now where going to get a second kitten for him thank you
What did u do for it to not bite u like mine bites me everytime I try to pet them or lift them up.
Thank you, I found a family of mom and kittens at work and am fostering them. Your videos have taught me so much.
Are these good practices for an adult cat as well? Like is creating a hunting schedule where I feed my girls after we play be something that would be helpful for adult cats?
yep :)
absolutely :) Just keep in mind that adult cats (or animals in general) may take a bit longer to learn/adjust to changes. They have their own mind but with patience and positive reinforcement, it shouldn't be a problem :)
For sure! I personally recommend Jackson Galaxy as a good source for adult cat care tips, especially if you’re trying to deal with a specific behavioral problem. Kitten Lady has worked with him before if I remember correctly.
Rescued 5 kittens....and they love my damn feet
SAME!
SAME
@@sitinuramalina SAME
When you feel their claws on your feet as they climb on top of it. 😅😐
SAMMMEEEE
I have had cats all my life - I thought I knew everything - but I learn something new in every video. Thanks!
This video and the “how to learn how old your kitten is” was super helpful. I just got a kitten and had no idea how much training was going to be entailed. I’ve had him for three weeks now and he must be about 12 weeks old. We’re still learning not to bite and scratch me and I’m afraid of the mistakes I made throughout the weeks with him. Like scolding without providing a positive reinforcement or greeting him with my fingers. I hope to get him on a more consistent schedule and that I didn’t hurt his development with my ignorance.
Ah, I still make so many mistakes! So far I taught my girl that it is actualy fine to hunt my hand IF it is clothed. Also, the moment I tell her off she instantly lets go; no idea how I did that ... she also loves to hunt the laserpointer for houres, even though there is nothing to catch, she is fine hunting her snaks later, she basicly only eats them, when I throw them.
I will have to rearrainge feeding and play time tough, but that is not difficult. For now she has my parents old cats for playing and socializing, but when I move out I will have to adopt another kitten her age to befriend, no matter how fixiated she is on me.
That video was super helpfull, thank you so much!
Thanx for this video all of sudden after knowing the rhythm it’s so easy to understand my kitten … i wasn’t knowing what I was doing n why he is biting n jumping on me n I thought it a play he thinks I m another cat but then now I know he is hunting me by my movements … all of sudden life is simpler with him knowing how it works … I was able to make him chase n hunt , eat n sleep … n repeated the cycle in the eve n now it’s like easier for me to do my work too … also thinking of getting another cat but this one has mites so I have been told to wait … I don’t know how long is ok specially coz once they know their territory I have heard it’s hard but I will try soon … this one is three months old and I may get another of same age
Were going to adopt a kitten soon so this should be helpful. Thanks! :D
Don't unless you really know how it will be, i got a kitten a week ago sleeps all day keeps me awake all nite destroying my house and constant biting. I did not think it would be this bad and I'm sobbing every night because i feel so bad this isn't working. I am at the end yet don't feel like i could give him up and if honest trapped. No amount of playing with toys stops him biting me even when I'm asleep, and if i walk by the food he growls, he is tiny so i didn't think he would be this wild.
@@cacamurtagh9836 The kitten ima get shouldn't be like this, plus I did my research so I think im good to go. (Plus I stay home pretty much all day.)
I have a spayed feamle cat. She is pretty calm.
@Dethglock Okay. I understand. :)
good luck 😊
Your videos are always sooo helpful!! 🙏🏼
My foster kittens were biting me and I wanted to ask you this! You read my mind💕✨
I love this! I recently took in a stray kitten. He was only 5 ish weeks old. Now that he is comfy, he is looking for lots of stimulation. I started looking at kittens at the humane society and then came across your video. This helped me decide that a friend would indeed be exactly what Oliver needs. ❤
So basically you’re telling me my cat is biting the crap out of my hand bec it loves m
Simple, bite him back so that he'll learn how to control the force when bitting, i love to bit my cat as it is a show of affection in catspeak, if you don't bite him back he won't understand that bitting hurts if it is too strong and he will bite you strongly, my cat knows perfectly the force he has to use when playing, cats only bite what they like.
Felipe Siqueira abuse
@YakonGR i don't think you understand half the fun of having a cat.
Felipe Siqueira Oh you’re one of those weird cat people
Wtf lmfao don't bite them back
*Thanks I really needed this help since I'm getting a new kitten, it's a full black kitten with blue eyes, I was thinking of calling it Jäeger or Boo.*
What do you think of jullie?
This is a great vlog - thanks so much. And thanks for all the work you do helping kitties - you're so wonderful and so appreciated💜
Agreed
Because of this video, we went back and adopted our kitten's brother too :) Thanks Kitten Lady for all your amazing advice!
The other day, I met one of my aunt's foster kittens who was 8 weeks old. He was a biter. Any sudden movement of my hands and he would attack. I thought to myself, what could I do to stop this behavior. I'm a fan of Jackson Galaxy so I remembered his method of redirecting. My sister however kept playing with him with her hands which I told her to stop but she didn't care (she is only 2 years younger than me and I am 16). Soon I grab a wand toy and began to play with him. He really loved it. I also gave him a kicker toy which he didn't really enjoy as he loved movement. I played with him for a while and even I got tired. He became hungry so I gave him some food. After that, he cuddled next to me and fell asleep. This video really reassured me that I was doing the right thing
I am so happy I watched this video because I am a new cat mom. My kitten is a little over 2wks old and super playful, the only problem is she loves to bite and scratch. I want to teach her at an early age it is not okay to do that. Thank you for your tips and advice! I definitely will follow your tips.
Ha ha ha yes at 74 not only did i become a mother cat for an abandonned kitty but a CHEW TOY now 🤣🤣 i will listen carefully at your video and put a thumb up
While watching this my kitten is attacking an invisible mouse
Congrats! Your house is haunted lmao
My kitten always chases an invisvilble mouse LMAO
Same here my kitty is also always chasing something invisible
Thank God for your tips. Our tiny kitten is very fond of our hands and feet. More power!!
2:43 look how the grayy one is admiring her with love awwwww
Nah man, that one wants the hand. The hand is so tempting
Gosh I've needed this!! My two kittens turned a year old recently (okay so they're not kittens anymore but whatever) and still bite occasionally to show affection. I've told them "no," but only one of them seems to understand what "no" means, so I still have one problem child. 😣
Psycho Alchemist yeah, my cat is like that too. He only bites me when he gets excited in play and he recently turned one. I’m about to apply these tips. I have a journey ahead with my Yuri u.u
It might also help to act really dramatic like hurt sobbing in pain when it happens - they’ll either feel bad or be too annoyed to do it again - at least this worked for my cat hahaha “OWWWWWWWWW OOOOO OOOOHHHHH OWWW KITTY THAT HURT OOOOWWWWWWWW”
@@cjc-eg2cl That works. I pretend to cry, not when they are just nibbling, but if they start that full on claw, bite and kick thing. And they really seem to understand they're hurting you. I also think they get a lot of their stimulation needs from other kittens. I feel sorry for lone kittens.
My cat still likes to bite me when playful.
I talk to mycatin sentences like its about 3 years old. Explain biting hurts and it's not OK. Then quickly distract it with something fun, tastety. Or tell it to use its paw to push hand away (usually when brushing) or roll, turn away. Cats are smart. Don't underestimate them.
Aww you’re gentle parenting the kittens! ❤️💜
In the meantime my kitten is smelling my armpit 😂
My kitten licks it too😅
Very helpful tips for helping stimulate the kittens we occasionally get at the animal clinic I work at! Thank you!
Even as a dog person, I'm learning so much from you and your videos. I'll be a better human for my rescue pooch and my car owning friends.
Whoops, CAT owning friends!
Aww this is so nice. My kitty is three months and has gotten feisty lol I’m confident I can better care for her now thank you! 🙏🏽🙏🏽
Thank you for this video😅😅we found a kitten on the side of the road, covered in fleas. Took it home, gave it a flea bath, and took it to the vet, he’s so sweet but he attacks my hands!!
Simple, bite him back so that he'll learn how to control the force when bitting, i love to bit my cat as it is a show of affection in catspeak, if you don't bite him back he won't understand that bitting hurts if it is too strong and he will bite you strongly, my cat knows perfectly the force he has to use when playing, cats only bite what they like.
I adopted a cute kitten for the first time I can't stop myself to learn more about cats thanks for the tips ,as a beginner cat owner i really needed this 😸
I took in a cat when he was just going from kitten to adolecent, and it was obvious he was abused by previous owner. He was taped up in a tiny box in 90 degree heat and so full of gas from people food I called him FLB (farts like buffalo) for the first week with me. I have never seen such a bitey cat before! No hissing or fear response, just run up and start shaking his head back and forth in an effort to draw blood. I play with him for hours with wand toys and kickers till he's heaving, we go on walks, he has a whole room full of things to climb and scratch on with the other cat. He plays with other cat a little rough but nothing the old man can't dish right back. Cohabitate peacefully otherwise. He would rather bite me till he draws blood unless there is food to be had then he's busy eating himself sick. Yes, he has his claws and I don't even have to be moving or in his space for him to attack. I never strike him, but I do have to scruff and tap his nose to get him to let go. Should I see if he has a chemical imbalance? Don't know if I'll be able to afford medication like that... It's either that or let him eat until he's so obese he can't move.
I'm having the same problem with the stray kitten I adopted. Absolutely have no idea what he's been through in the past but I guess it was very stressful for him. He is the smartest kid but also most aggressive cat I've ever encountered, especially after a meal or after he wakes up. Keeps biting my hands, fingers, leg and now arms and scratch them very aggressively. Doesn't even look like he's just being playful but rather stressed and trying to attack a prey before he's about to die hungry. I don't know if neutering or any therapy can help that. I'm embarassed when he attacks me in front of my guests, after I just feed and hug him. I wish people will stop saying "it's normal for kitten" and there are more videos and articles on why some cats these extremely aggressive behavior. :(
You may already have a video on this but I’ve heard this so much from so many people that i thought I’d request it: can you do a whole video on the benefits of spaying/neutering? Everyone around me knows I love cats so I’m kinda the go-to cat lady, and I’ve run into many a new cat owner (single men with cats in particular have this problem I find) where they aren’t willing to have the neutering/spaying done. They think that it’s cruel, or that it makes the cat unhappy, that the cat has a right to its reproductive system- there’s a huge like morality stance being taken on it where I’m from that’s putting emotional arguments against biology and facts that make everyone in the situation frustrated.
Single men with cats generally do not spay/neuter their cats. They all say it’s cruel and that they have a right to their body - i wish these men would stand up more for women’s body rights.
@@zvezdapadalica15 wow. You seem frustrated.
Gosh, they are morons. Cats are not humans, end of the story. Spaying has so many advantages not only for the owner but the cats themselves... I know my neighbor didn't neutered their male cat, got a stray cat pregnant and so I was the ones adopting the kittens cause nobody else would. Cat overpopulation is a serious problem and so many cats suffer and die every year because of "human moral standards" -_-
@@derdummeasi wow. You seem arrogant.
You have a humane, common-sense approach to the young felines; it's refreshing and positive.
Thank you! I have 4 foster kittens and I’m really not a cat person (dog person here) so all your videos are SO helpful to help us on our journey to find these 4 precious babies forever homes! Thank you so much!
Thanks for all the things you do to help all these cats. You are just an amazing person. So smart as well. I love your videos 🥰
Ive been doing that with my son's kitten. Thank you for your advice. I really like the way you talk about the kitten
I watched this with my kitten attached to my arm 😭🤣🥰
Me too, my hand now is a pride
I am having bad dreams
Me too
same
I have a Maine Coone. She’s the first one I’ve had and I usually train my kitties early on not to bite.
But Allura....she’s in a whole other world. She’s an only cat and chases me and attacks me, BUT she doesn’t bite hard and she very rarely scratches me but lord have mercy I’ve never had a cat as wild as her lol.
Simple, bite him back so that he'll learn how to control the force when bitting, i love to bit my cat as it is a show of affection in catspeak, if you don't bite him back he won't understand that bitting hurts if it is too strong and he will bite you strongly, my cat knows perfectly the force he has to use when playing, cats only bite what they like.
Maine Coon's are WONDERFUL breeds! I WISH I could find one D: I used to have one named Marty like 8 years ago...He was by far smarter than any dog I have ever had.
We’ve raised two liters of kittens and every time we would play with them using our hands (when they were a few weeks old) anytime they would use too much claw or bite down alittle too much I would go “ouch!” In a higher pitch and the kitten would stop and look at me and I would say “go easy” and they start to make the connection to play easy with my hand. I don’t mind hand play personally with my cats, as long as they aren’t actually biting and just resting their teeth on my hands, it’s not a big deal to me. My big cats don’t use there teeth or claws at all on us, even if we are holding them too long or opening their mouth, they know better. And when I say “easy” to them when they play with our kittens a bit too rough they stop and know what I’m meaning. New owners of the kittens we gave away have no issues with them biting either.
Omg this is adorable!! And very educational. Thank you Kitten Lady!! ❤
It was very helpful… my craving for kittens has been relieved
Use the toys for biting/clawing, use your hands for affection. My kitten associates her snake toy with chase/hunt/rabbit kicks, and sees my hands as the “petting/cool-down after play” affection thing and treats after catching her prey ❤
These are awesome, perrrrfect tips for a common problem - thank you so much Kitten Lady!
How do you play with an elderly cat? My sister's roommate has a 9 year old cat with declining eyesight, but she still likes to play! It's hard to get her to focus on any toys to stalk anything, and she's never really willing to do more than reach out and bat at the toy when it's near her face.
Oh hi Blackie-
I know you made this a year ago but dang girl this was super informative. I have a 6 week old and he bites our hands and feet but I totally get it now. Thanks so much - Kim
Will this be applicable to adults as well?
Yeah don't forget to neuter them after reaching right time too
Yes, it is. Though an adult will probably take longer to get out of the habit of biting than a kitten
If an adult cat is biting, then it's been taught that biting is appropriate behavior. That's why you don't rough-house with kittens, they learn that it's the socially acceptable thing to do.
Yes, please try! It will require more effort and longer training time but they will never outgrow biting hands on their own
Oh my god I read this and thought you meant human adults, I read the replies and was disgusted but I get it now lmao
Kabu: (falls over backwards)
Hannah: (giggles adorably)
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This video was so helpful I have a 7 week old kitten she's my baby girl but she's doing a lot of biting so this helps me understand her behavior
Love all the Kitten Lady videos! Cannot for the life of me figure out why anyone would vote this video down!?! Must be trolls (or dogs!)
when i sleep at night and my feet move under the covers, oh boy.. kitty sees it as fight night