Cat Care: Establishing Good Behavior in Kittens

http://www.purina.com http://www.kittenchow.com Teaching your kitten good behavior starts when they are young. Establishing discipline and managing behavior issues are essential for a growing cat. Behavior is learned and how you react impacts the kitten. The Kitten Connection features Board Certified Veterinary Behaviorist and Purina Cat Chow Mentor Dr. Karen Sueda. Learn more about pets on The Purina Network www.youtube.com/thepurinanetwork and http://www.petcentric.com/

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Hi! Im veterinarian and Purina Cat Chow Mentor Doctor Karen Sueda. Few things are more fun than watching a new kitten explore, get riled-up, and be rambunctious. But as your kitten grows, you may notice behaviors that cause concern. Its important to remember that cats and kittens dont misbehave just to make trouble or because theyre mad at you. Their behavior is largely based on instinct and learning. Its the way you react to your kitten that will ultimately affect her habits. Your kitten will be sensitive to your tone of voice. If you catch your kitten acting inappropriately, clap your hands and say a stern no. Clapping your hands often interrupts the undesirable behavior. Ideally, try to do this out of your kittens sight so they dont associate your presence with the reprimand. That way, they wont learn they can misbehave when youre not around. Never, ever hit your kitten or use your hands to make physical contact with her when you are upset. This can have a very negative impact on her trust of you and your long-term relationship. Some misbehavior occurs just because your kitten wants to play and might not have her social or exploratory needs met. Its important to set aside special play time where she can get energy out and explore. Providing diversions such as safe toys, window perches, climbing towers, and scratching posts will allow your kitten to engage in normal behaviors in an appropriate way. Another way to strengthen your bond and develop your kittens mind is to teach her tricks. With a little patience, you can teach her to shake hands, wave, sit up, and come when called. If youre experiencing common shenanigans like your kitten jumping on counters, inappropriate scratching, or crazy behavior in the middle of the night, youll find plenty of good suggestions on how to address these by visiting KittenChow.com. I think youll find that establishing good behaviors early and engaging your kitten in fun activities will result in household harmony. Thanks for watching! And remember that giving your kitten lots of love and affection will help build the foundation for your happy, healthy life together.

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[VeronicaMirRandall]

Eeeeee! I'm obsessed with cats I talk about them everyday all day, My friends say i'm gonna be a crazy cat lady with cat Knick Knacks all over my house when i'm old, lol, And seeing as it Christmas soon, I asked my mom for ONE THING! and it was for a kitten, And she found one, and I can have it if It can use a litter box and doesn't scratch furniture! Yay! I'm excited!!! I saw what she looks like she super cute! only 6 months! Oh i'm excited! :D

[polka451]

I want to puke just listening her nauseating voice

[1971SuperLead]

@MathersMarshell A water squirt bottle will stop a cat from bad behavior far quicker than a swat. The cat can't tell if you are playing or fighting with it when you swat it and learns it can't trust your hands. The water bottle however, will never look friendly to the cat and will stop whatever it's doing as soon as you reach for it. The good thing is that cats have a short memory and if you can avoid swatting it, it will eventually like you again. Play a lot with it and it will like you again.

[SuperRehank]

@VeronicaMirRandall litter is a MUST for cats

[MathersMarshell]

@MathersMarshell my english is terrible sorry about that

[MathersMarshell]

well its too late for that i hit my cat for scrutching me and my little sister and for stealing food from her plate or mine and all kind of bad stuff and now and she (the cat) hates me when she is resting near my keybord and i get my hand near her she hits me and run away and when my sister running around the house or sometimes just walking the cat jumps on her legs and scratches her i dont know how to teach the cat to stop that and being friendly.can you help me? the cat heates me

[edsandstarwars]

aww ure kittens are adorable

[sapphirexpeace]

Thank you this helped me lots :)