Article From SubmitYOURArticle.com: Kitten Behavior Is A Joy And A Challenge

It seems like only yesterday that my now elderly
gentleman cat, Kunta Kit-tay, found his way into
our lives and hearts as a little kitten, purring
and rubbing his face on us from the minute we met
him. I can still see him with his tiny hind legs
stretched as far as they would go to reach is
face up to my chin so he could "mark" me.

I didn't think much about kitten behavior in
those days. Kunta was cute and caused no
problems. He rarely has, however I have raised a
few rascals that tore up the house with amazing
gusto and joy! Those two were kitten behavior
problems on steroids and taught me a lot about
kitten behavior modification, kitten training,
and what is necessary to turn a little renegade
into a beloved family member. It won't be perfect
because just like teenagers, you will have to
wait for that young cat to grow and mature and
learn before his hormones calm down and he
understands a few household manners.

First you must learn patience. And you must set
your kitten up for success. Your version of
success, not his. He believes he's perfect as he
is. When a young cat is turned loose in the house
to do as he pleases, it's not really a surprise
that he climbs curtains, scratches furniture,
roams the counter tops, is it? That's what young
felines do! If you can't provide an outdoor place
for exercise, then there will have to be things
to do inside that can interest and exercise a
your kitten. A rowdy young cat just out of the
kitten stage can cause a lot of damage, so you
should be prepared with a place to isolate him if
necessary.

I am an advocate of adopting pairs, whether it is
cats or dogs. A cat as an adult can happily spend
time alone, but as kittens they want to play and
play hard and need each other to wrestle with and
chase. A young puppy will fill that role as well,
so you might consider starting with a canine and
feline pair. Matched by size of course. That will
take a lot of focus off of things a single cat or
puppy can destroy. Having two doesn't guarantee
that they won't cause quite a stir in your
household, especially at night, but it will make
them happier animals. Cat behavior is a
fascinating thing to study and will help you
greatly through the challenging kitten and
adolescent stage. If you take the time to
understand your feline and don't assume he
processes information like a dog, you will be
richly rewarded by years of pleasure and
friendship with your cat.

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If you have a kitten in your life get ready for
fun! Baby Cats are playful and loving and a
delight to be around. If you invest the time in
learning all about cat behavior, it will make the
experience of raising and living with a kitten a
joyous one.
Visit me at:
http://www.squidoo.com/kitten-behavior
Also learn all about the mysterious feline at:
http://www.fixcatbehaviorproblems.com
Email:
Kristin@ireviewebooks.com

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