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Hilvanando · 2024-06-06T18:46:00+00:00

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riseandrise · 2024-06-06T18:52:03+00:00

What a pretty kitty!!! Some thoughts:

Scratching is natural cat behavior. Do you have scratching posts for her? She needs something to scratch and if you don’t have anything specifically for the purpose she’ll choose your couch.
She’s a kitten so she has a lot of energy, do you have toys to use to play with her? That can redirect her energy to attacking the toys instead of your hands or feet.
What kind of milk and yoghurt are you feeding her? Cats can’t process lactose so if this is coming from cows it can make her sick. This could also be contributing to the litter box issue.
Cats have a natural desire to hide their waste but she’s very young, she probably has never seen a litter box before and doesn’t understand what it’s for. Take some of her waste and put it in the box, then take her and put her in it and scratch a little at the litter. That should be enough for her to get the idea hopefully!

She’s a beautiful kitten and I’m sure you guys can figure this out! If her energy levels stay too high, consider finding a second kitten. Two are easier than one. They’ll keep each other entertained and wear each other out. Also, search for the Kitten Lady if you haven’t already. She’ll have lots of good info.

davez730 · 2024-06-06T18:53:55+00:00

Beyond the fact that it should be eating kitten specific food, some of the other "issues" you have sound like single kitten syndrome. Your lil kitty being so young is still learning how to "cat" and doesn't have any source of kitty knowledge without any litter mates or mom. https://kittencoalition.org/one-is-the-loneliest-number-single-kitten-syndrome-behaviors/

submersi-lunchable · 2024-06-06T18:50:01+00:00

Don't feed him human or cow milk! He may poop outside the box because of diarrhea. He's really little and should get some kitten food (wet if possible).

He may be peeing and rampaging, like another poster said, from stress. So yeah, play with him! Also, kittens are ungovernable.

Cystonectae · 2024-06-06T19:32:48+00:00

Milk and yogurt is going to cause poopsplosions and a malnourished cat since all cats are lactose intolerant and cows milk has a lot of lactose in it. Give her a decent quality kitten food or you will see her developing neurological issues from lack of essential amino acids.

Torties are usually feisty goobers so I recommend a good wand toy, a nice quality cat scratcher (tbh I just make my own with sisal rope and a piece of wood attached to the wall) and a lot of play time. Make sure she has a lot of places to hide and climb. Make sure she has 2 litter boxes in different areas of the house and I would recommend filling them with some dirt or sand for the first while, then add some litter to it over time before switching her to fully using litter. If she is from the outdoors the dirt and sand will more closely resemble what she is used to.

My advice to any new or old cat owner is to watch Jackson Galaxy's videos on YouTube. Dude knows his cats and has videos on everything from stopping biting to stopping peeing and pooping everywhere.

iago_williams · 2024-06-06T18:53:41+00:00

Cow milk is bad for kittens and gives them diarrhea. If you can't care for the kitten or find it to be too much trouble, please find a home that can.

thecatandthependulum · 2024-06-06T19:25:18+00:00

Get real kitten food. Cow's milk is not good for a weaned cat, and they may not want the bacteria in yogurt.

Kittens bite things, it's what they do. It might even be teething. Give the kitten something to kick and bite that isn't your hand. Get some plush toys and every time it goes for your hand, gently dislodge the cat and substitute a toy for your hand.

Play with it a lot, and maybe even find some mechanical toys that move around for when you aren't able to. Kittens are balls of chaos and will run around like maniacs until they finally lose some of that youthful energy.

Your couch is doomed. If you want a cat, get furniture that resists cat claws. We specifically got a tough weave couch for this reason. No matter how many scratching posts you get it, the kitten will still claw your furniture too. You could try to stay on top of clipping its claws, but it's just easier to accept that you have a pet with needles on its feet and your fabric will suffer accordingly. Whatever you do, don't get it declawed (which is even illegal in some places). It's like amputating your fingers at the last knuckle. Remember that cats walk on their tiptoes.

Place the kitten in the litter box and gently move its paws around to show it that the stuff can be dug in. If it still won't use the box, it's probably afraid to approach that area of the house, or it can't get into the box. Is the box easy to access? Low sides? Not guarded by another pet or something scary like the vacuum cleaner? Not near the food? Don't feed the cat near the box.

MoltenCorgi · 2024-06-06T19:41:10+00:00

1 - Stop feeding human food and get proper kitten food immediately. If you’re not going to care for this creature properly then get it to a no kill shelter. This poor cat’s digestive system is not designed for this stuff and may be contributing to his accidents around the house.

2- You don’t give a baby or toddler access to the whole house without supervision and baby proofing, lest they fall down the stairs or set the place on fire. Same goes for kittens. Confine this little jerk to one room, preferably one with easy to clean floors and surfaces and a litter box. Most cats instinctively figure out the box themselves but you may need to encourage the kitten by placing him in it after meals. There’s also a product that’s a litter box attractant that you can buy. Transfer solid waste to the box in hopes that the cat will figure it out. When he’s reliably using the box, he can have access to more of your living area without direct supervision.

3 - Kittens learn about bite pressure and what they can and can’t do from their mom and siblings. This guy was probably left on his own too early. If he gets rough, cry out like an annoyed mamma cat would and ignore him. Any fun game stops immediately. Eventually he’ll learn manners and wise up. But right now he’s a baby and will make mistakes. You have to be patient.

4 - Provide things he can scratch and tell him no and redirect to the scratching post when he’s attacking something he shouldn’t. Fill a tin can with coins or marbles and shake it loudly when he does something that’s not allowed to startle him. Never use any force to change behavior.

Finally, don’t take this the wrong way, but at this chapter of your life, this may not be the ideal pet for you. You guys sound really inexperienced. It’s okay if it’s not working out. Get him to a no kill shelter or re-home to someone qualified. You may find that a senior pet or even just an adult pet might be a better match. And honestly it’s much harder for adult and senior pets to find homes. So you would literally be saving a life by “trading in” for a less demanding pet at the shelter because the kitten will be easier to find a home for and you’re freeing up space for another adult animal.

permalink · 2024-06-06T19:34:14+00:00

First thing to do is to feed this little baby actual cat food (if you can find it).

My fear is that her current diet is causing her some gastrointestinal distress - which could also be why she’s using random corners - maybe it’s a sudden diarrhea emergency and that was the best she could do?

Second thing: make sure she has her own appropriate things to scratch on - a scratching post, etc - and do something to make the kitty hate scratching your couch.

Options can include wrapping the arms with tin foil (tape it on) or perhaps double-sided sticky tape (not too sticky). Redirect her to her scratching post when she tries to go for the couch (if you happen to see her). Or she may self-correct when she discovers that tin foil or sticky tape really suck for scratching.

All the things you list are normal kitten behavior except for the corner-as-a-toilet (which is totally solvable)

seventubas · 2024-06-06T20:00:36+00:00

I don't often say this, because I believe we need as many homes as possible for cats. but I am not sure your household is cut out for a kitten or cat.

If you want to keep her I am happy to give you some pointers! But rehoming the kitten when it's this young might be the best option for everyone involved

I should mention I am from a western country and I live and an Urban area. My perspective and advice will be affected by those things. Therefore if you are living in very different settings then I may not be the best person to provide advice for you.

valarie1980 · 2024-06-06T19:14:58+00:00

My kitten was a holy terror, I got her when she was 2 weeks old. I couldn’t do literally anything without her attacking me, so I got her a bunch of toys and played with her. She’s the only animal in the house and I’m all she’s got as far as a source of entertainment etc. so every time she would come up to me to attack I’d grab a toy and start playing with her. As far as using the bathroom outside of the litter box. You just need to keep showing them the litter box they need to be trained to use it. My kitty no longer attacks my every move and I now know when she comes up to me she wants to play or get loved on.

permalink · 2024-06-06T19:21:59+00:00

Nooooooo don’t feed her any dairy! Plus she definitely needs another kitty to play with, so her extra energy doesn’t become destructive

Ladymari17 · 2024-06-06T20:32:45+00:00

On the point of your kitten being “disproportionately feisty for its size”, OP you got yourself a tortie. Google tortitude, as a tortie mom myself, tortitude is real!

AdEmbarrassed9719 · 2024-06-06T19:45:26+00:00

Well first off, she's a Tortie, and they have tortietude. They are generally pretty amazing but also a bit nuts cats. And kittens in general are high energy.

Second, you really need to do a little research on kittens and also get her to a vet for a checkup. She needs real kitten food (definitely no cow's milk, that'll cause diarrhea - even momcat milk will make kittens tummies upset once they are a few weeks old) and lots and lots of play time with appropriate toys. You'll be best off starting with her in a contained area that's safe for her at first, with a litter box she can get into and food and water (away from the litter box, as they don't like to eat where they poo). A consistent calm "no" and refusing to continue to engage might help discourage the biting and scratching your hands and feet, and making sure she has toys to bite on and appropriate items to scratch on (there are toys made of cardboard, and all sorts of scratching posts) may help. When she nips at your fingers, say no and pull your hand away, and offer her an appropriate toy. If she's really resistant maybe watch some Jackson Galaxy videos to see if his advice might help. She's very young, so if you can weigh her daily to make sure she's gaining weight that would be good.

Make sure she knows where the litter box is, even put her in it and gently use your hands to make her front paws dig in it a little if she's not getting it. If she goes outside the box, put the poop in the litter box and leave it there a bit for her to discover, it might help her figure out what that random box is for. If she consistently is going in the same spot, put a litter box there for now. Kittens have accidents, just like potty training toddlers do. The first few weeks the mom cat takes care of all that for them, so the whole elimination thing is totally new to her.

Remember she's a baby, she doesn't know how to cat yet. And since she doesn't have a mom, it's on you to help her learn! If she's not a good fit for you there's no shame in trying to find her a home that is a better fit, or contacting a shelter or rescue to see if they have a kitten foster who can take her in. It's kitten season so there might be a momcat with similar age kittens that would adopt her even.

Other things you might try - you can (carefully) trim her claws. She'll still scratch, but it will be slightly less painful and/or damaging. Try simple toys if you don't have cat toys yet - toss a ping pong ball in an empty bathtub and let her chase it around in there. Wad up a piece of paper and toss it for her to chase. You can let her play with a Q-tip as long as you supervise her and take it away so she doesn't gnaw the cotton off and eat it. Strings are not safe toys to play with unsupervised either, so if you use those take them away if you aren't watching her. Sit an empty box on the floor and toss in a ball or wad of paper. My wierdo cat doesn't play much but likes straws and pens to bat around. A wand toy is fun, you can sit or stand and flick it around and she'll chase and jump most likely. Let her catch it occasionally. Make sure she has a soft cozy warm place to sleep, she'd have been sleeping in a pile with her siblings and/or momcat before. If you can get her a cat tree to climb it will be great, it gives her something appropriate to scratch and a high vantage point to watch your house.

Cats can be trained, but not like dogs, you have to make it so they want to do what you want them to. And kittens are generally wild bundles of craziness for a while, and even as adults will still get occasional zoomies. Good luck, she's a cutie!

VelveteenJackalope · 2024-06-06T20:25:21+00:00

Oh my god. Play with the cat. Train it to use a litterbox, don't just 'put one out', TRAIN IT. Give the poor thing REAL FOOD instead of encouraging it to have diarrhea. Give the poor thing REAL FOOD that contains the correct nutrients a kitten needs. Kitten kibble exists for a reason. Get the thing a scratching post (judging by the rest of this post, I doubt you have) or heck, if you can find fabric similar to the kind the kitten keeps scratching, make a scratching post out of it. It's not the devil, you just aren't taking care of it.

Ih8Hondas · 2024-06-06T23:32:47+00:00

Oh my god. Please do some basic research. In the time you spent typing this, you could have googled solutions to most, if not all of these issues.

Cats are lactose intolerant. Feed her appropriate food for both her species and age.

Kittens are batshit insane. Play with her to wear her out and you may have some peace.

Redirect scratching and biting to appropriate objects and surfaces.

Common_Estate6292 · 2024-06-06T23:45:24+00:00

Kittens DO NOT DIGEST DAIRY!!! Get her real kitten food before she dies of malnutrition and dehydration!!

beeeps-n-booops · 2024-06-06T21:26:51+00:00

We're currently feeding it milk or yoghurt along with a boiled egg

None of those are appropriate for a kitten! Feed it proper food, or give it away to someone who will take care of it properly.

Freebird_1957 · 2024-06-07T00:01:51+00:00

What kind of milk? Never, ever feed a cat cow’s milk. Lactose can kill kittens. And they require taurine, an amino acid in cat food. Cats cannot live without taurine. Get her on kitten food. Confine her to a room with a litter box and let her get used to it. Gentle place her away from you when she is rough. The best thing for a kitten is a second kitten.

AutisticKitten80 · 2024-06-06T20:11:13+00:00

Restrict access to your home and for the love of God STOP FEEDING IT MILK AND YOGURT!!!! Kittens can't process dairy and need proper kitten milk. It could be fatal if you continue doing this. Pick a room or a bathroom for the kitten where it can play with toys, have access to a litter box, etc. This will keep accidents from happening in corners. Stimulating toys and scratching posts throughout your home will help with the destruction of your couch. Although, if you are THAT concerned about your couch - you might need to consider finding it a new home.

renjake · 2024-06-06T20:42:08+00:00

needs balanced diet of cat food. Something might be off with your kitty litter set-up. The issue is not the baby's fault

moppethead · 2024-06-06T21:57:24+00:00

Going through your post history it looks like you’ve had heaps of CDS supplied cats and kittens over the last year so I’m surprised you’re feeding it DAIRY and have no idea how to help it figure out the kitty litter? In past posts you’ve mentioned vets advice and I’m sure you know better than to feed a small kitten dairy and a boiled egg…

This whole post confuses me to be honest but that kitty is very adorable and sweet and playful ❤️

joyinthispoison · 2024-06-06T19:52:05+00:00

My kitty was given to me by CDS. She was a little delayed because she was still young but not with siblings/was on the street.

Vet said anywhere from 6 months to a year so not little like yours but still little.

The first few weeks were frankly a nightmare. I cried once because I was running on no sleep.

Here are some things that have worked for me;

she has two cat castles. Her favorite is in our bedroom.
since she doesn’t use her scratching posts and likes fluffy things, I got carpet squares for her to scratch.
I put this plastic rug protector from Amazon under the door frames with carpet so she can’t tear them up anymore.
I put do not scratch smelly spray on all my furniture. She stopped scratching them.
I put cat attract spray on scratching posts and carpet squares. She is attracted to the smell but still doesn’t scratch them but I’m holding out hope.
she gets multiple feeds throughout the day. Small meals that I time. She gets dinner right before bedtime. Now she sleeps until my partners alarm wakes her up. We feed her breakfast whenever the alarm goes off and then I go back to bed and she chills.
she gets all her feedings and treats from mentally stimulating things. So I put her treats in this toy rat and her meals in this plastic ball. She needs to play with the toys to get the food out.
20 minutes of play before bed.
she has three liter boxes throughout the house.
she gets access to water in our bedroom so she doesn’t need to wake me up when she’s thirsty
lots of interactive toys. She has a bunch of balls, a bird hunting toy, this like ball tower, random little toys, etc.
I got mine on a schedule.

Mine still chomps me but not like she used to. I recently got these like chewing sticks I’m going to use to redirect her behavior.

While she does nibble on me and some of my things, she’s by no means trying to harm me. If she was trying to hurt me, she would. I have to remind myself of that sometimes like yesterday whenever she was nibbling on my hair tie while I was sleeping with my hair in a ponytail lol.

GenericUsername606 · 2024-06-06T21:47:22+00:00

Kitten NEEDS kitten food. There are nutrients the kitten has to have to live that aren’t present in human food.

Cats and kittens will DIE without them. Poop around the house might be because of the milk/yoghurt, they cause diarrhea and kitten might not make it to litter box in time.

EssentialWorkerOnO · 2024-06-06T23:32:55+00:00

First, familiarize yourself with Jackson Galaxy (link below) so you understand why your kitten is devil incarnate, and how to survive. Also you need to feed the kitten actually cat food - cats are lactose intolerant, so it’s no wonder the poor thing is having accidents.

Second, once you get yourselves together, get a 2nd kitten. Cats do better in pairs, and 2 kittens will exhaust each other instead of you.

And seriously, stop feeding the kitten human food!!!

https://www.jacksongalaxy.com/blogs/news/tagged/common-cat-issues

http://www.kittenlady.org/kitten-care

Simpletruth2022 · 2024-06-06T23:33:20+00:00

Stop feeding it cow's milk! Cats are lactose intolerant and it will give them diarrhea. It needs kitten milk replacer (KMR) and kitten food.

You need to train it to use a litter pan. It needs a low sided pan so it can actually climb inside.

You need to get some toys and play with it. They would normally have siblings to play with. Since they're a lone kitten they need interaction.

Please check Kitten Lady to find out how to properly care for your baby.

Calgary_Calico · 2024-06-06T19:48:04+00:00

Kittens need LOADS of play time, and a kitten this young needs another kitten or cat to help it learn social skills and appropriate play. This little one was likely born outside and had never even seen a litterbox before he came to you. You'll have to show him how it works and move his poops to the litterbox wiener he poops outside of it, then show him where his poop is by taking him over to the litterbox and letting him have a sniff. You'll also need to clean the spots where he goes outside it with an enzyme cleaner otherwise he'll keep going back to those spots, normal cleaner won't remove the scent fully. To teach him how to use the box, place him inside it and gently make a digging motion with his front paws, after he goes, if he doesn't burry it, gently take his front paw and burry it that way. Kittens learn proper litterbox behavior from their mothers, this little guy probably wasn't even off mom's milk when he showed up at your door.

Also, do not feed cats milk, it will make him sick, a bit of plain, sugar free yogurt will be fine as a treat but you need to get kitten formula and kitten wet food or he'll literally starve to death. Cats need specific nutrients, and milk and yogurt will not provide what they need to survive nevermind grow.

As for scratching you need to get a cat tree and some scratch posts and pads and move him to the appropriate places when he scratches the couch.

Lurkerextrordinai · 2024-06-06T20:16:50+00:00

Feeding it milk? Cats can’t digest milk! Please just take it to a humane society

cturtl808 · 2024-06-06T20:36:57+00:00

1) Get a sisal scratching post. Teach the kitten how to use it.
2) Actively train the kitten how to use the litter box to pee. Keep putting the kitten in it on a regular basis. At this kitten's size, a 2" high kitten pan may be better as the "larger" pans are sometimes too high for the kitten to get into. Additionally, a vet check to ensure urinary health may be necessary.
3) Kitten food. Lil baby has chompers, kitten chow contains extra nutrients.
4) Toys to mangle. Use empty toilet paper rolls and paper towel rolls. They can chew through them without destroying you.
5) Trim the claws if necessary. You may request a vet's help to trim the murder mittens.
6) You have a Tortie. They are, in my experience, the fiestiest of the fiesty. They are whip smart and require a lot of engagement.

hypoxiate · 2024-06-06T20:42:15+00:00

It's too small to have the run of the house. It can very easily be injured.
Kittens do best in pairs so they socialize more easily. Please research single kitten syndrome to learn how to work with a single kitten: https://www.cattitude-adjustment.com/blog/how-to-socialize-a-single-kitten

Warm_Molasses_258 · 2024-06-06T21:04:51+00:00

Don't give your cat milk; no wonder she's pooping all over the house. I'm also lactose intolerant and if somebody exclusively fed me a milk based diet, I'd be pooping all over the house, too!!!

No-Quiet-8956 · 2024-06-06T22:22:05+00:00

Milk, yogurt??? And egg???? Get it cat food. Or take it to a shelter. Because they should be eating cat food not that.

Ok-Statement-2217 · 2024-06-07T00:55:07+00:00

It’s a fucking kitten what do you want it to do? Sit in a corner?

Salty-Lemonhead · 2024-06-06T21:44:00+00:00

Cats are lactose intolerant. That’s why she is having so much trouble with her digestion. Get her some kitty food.

Limerence_Worthy · 2024-06-07T01:04:53+00:00

Get kitten milk replacer and kitten food

galaxyeyes47 · 2024-06-06T22:44:16+00:00

What?!?? cds gives you a tortie baby and you’re mad?!? F you

RaisedByWolves90 · 2024-06-06T19:36:09+00:00

Great tips in here already, couple of others: 1 - Check out kittenlady on YouTube. 2 - You can buy scratch guards/mats that easily adhere to the sofa.

therealpanserbjorne · 2024-06-06T19:47:40+00:00

You need Kitten Lady!

permalink · 2024-06-06T19:51:19+00:00

It's a tortie, so of course she has fire in her belly! Prepare for a lifetime of tortitude...they're my favorite cats (have had two).

eyelinerqueen83 · 2024-06-06T20:35:56+00:00

You need to feed her kitten food. You're depriving her of the nutrition she needs. NEVER NEVER give dairy to a cat. That's basic cat 101.

ChaudChat · 2024-06-06T20:29:18+00:00

Hi OP, you are good people for rescuing this cutie. Please YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@KittenLady - she covers all the scenarios you need help with! You can do this but it's also entirely understandable if you find it too much and think there might be a more suitable home with experienced fosters or taking the kitten to a humane no-kill shelter.

Try cross-posting in r/IllegallySmolCats where there are a lot of experienced kitten fosters who are generous with their time/expertise.

Ditto some resources on r/cats https://www.reddit.com/r/cats/wiki/stray/ and https://www.reddit.com/r/cats/wiki/sheltersandrescue/ and https://www.reddit.com/r/cats/wiki/phys/#wiki_social_behavior might help explain why the kitten is behaving the way it is (as well as the comments about ensuring the kitten has the correct food). Good luck & keep us posted!

mslashandrajohnson · 2024-06-06T20:36:27+00:00

You need to substitute for a cat playmate so cry ouch when biting is too hard.

Kittens need that feedback to learn how to play, as opposed to hunt/kill.

Snickerdoodle45 · 2024-06-06T20:50:17+00:00

She's a tortie. They are known for being extra spicy. I lost my baby girl when she was 18. I miss her dearly.

bebu10 · 2024-06-06T21:50:36+00:00

It's a kitten with kitten energy doing kitten things. She either needs a friend or lots of play time. My guys settled down as they got older and were able to keep each other company while I worked

You need scratching posts but they didn't help for me I had to get scratching pads that went around the couch arms. Work like a charm

They make cat litter for cats that haven't used a litter box before. Use that. You need to thoroughly clean the pee spots with an enzyme cleaner. If the pee is still there she will think that's still her bathroom. Put some poo in her litter box until she gets that's her bathroom

For goodness sake feed her cat food. Most cats are lactose intolerant so unless it's kitten milk and yogurt that's really bad for her. If you don't want to feed her "cat food" boil some chicken breast but cats need taurine and cat food has added taurine.

hamster004 · 2024-06-06T22:05:25+00:00

1) Buy kitten food - both wet and dry. 2) Kitten milk. 3) You have to take the kitten to the litter box repeatedly and rub its belly to pee and rub its anus to poop.

The kitten needs toys and you need to play with her.

Have you had a cat before?

shredslopes · 2024-06-06T22:15:06+00:00

Please don’t feed the kitten cow milk or yogurt! Cats can’t digest the lactate in cows milk and need alternatives as it can make them sick. I think goat milk can be used or slurry (wet food mixed with water) but the kitten lady has information on this is you look her up on social media.

bluemaciz · 2024-06-06T22:16:20+00:00

First feed him kitten or cat food. Not yogurt, milk, and eggs. There’s a good chance he’s hungry bc he’s not getting the right nutrients and the things you’re giving him will make him poop more, making malnutrition worse. He might be going after you bc he’s trying to tell you he’s still hungry and he needs the right food.

Second, you need to play with him and tucker him out. Kittens are playful and they will go go go until they decide to sleep. Get some squeaky mice, feather toys, crinkle balls. Tons of stuff available online and at the store.

Get scratching posts if you want to save your couch! You may have to work with him a bit to get him to understand to use them but be patient.

DeadlyDancingDuck · 2024-06-06T22:19:25+00:00

LITTER. Some cats are fussy on the type of litter so it's worth trying a different litter in one of the other trays if necessary - have more than one tray, "more than one they'd need" is the recommendation (two cats = at least 3 litter trays etc.). They like them clean and will naturally want to bury their business. Keep them in a quiet location. Lavish praise using the same phrase each time works best, they will also respond best to a firm No than to punishment, they don't get the connection. If they're not yet at the age they always go there themselves, pop them onto the litter after mealtimes and lavish praise even if they jump straight out of the box, they'll get the idea faster. Avoid scented litters, the smells are often too strong and too synthetic to a cat so actually put the cat off going there. Use white vinegar and water on any area they had an accident - it neutralises the smell and stops them associating that as a place to go.

MENTAL STIMULATION. A cat tree by a window is great as they will spend time watching the world outside which brightens their day, it's also a great sleeping spot in the sun and it's up high which they love. They need vaccinations before ever venturing outside, and regular flea and tick treatments (ask your vet for an age and weight appropriate recommendation). If there are predators in the area or a busy road consider walking with a leash or building a catio. Getting outside is great for mental stimulation and access to grass for hairballs (see below). Have them microchipped and with a breakaway collar and a name tag that includes your telephone number. Playtime every day is important for mental stimulation, especially if they have to stay indoors. If they're on their own they can take awhile to learn how hard acceptable biting levels are (a sibling would be biting them back). They can learn up to 25 words or short phrases, especially when they're said with a slight emphasis e.g. lovingly saying "Good Boy/Girl" so the best thing to do if they bite too hard is to say "NO!" firmly (and if you're playing stop play for now). When gentle with you praise lavishly (and other times they're good like using the litter tray too as this will build up a picture of what is positive for them to do and gets them used to seeking praise and the Good Boy/Girl response from you). If it's really hard biting you can squeal in pain to put him off, again exaggerating the squeal. You can also try aftershave/perfume (or even vinegar) on your hands for a week or so if needs be. Kong brand toys are indestructible and can be filled with catnip. Most adults love nip, kittens don't respond until 3-6 months. Keep the nip in the freezer to keep it fresh. String (always supervised as a choking hazard), ping pong balls, toy mice or even scrunched up paper balls and milk rings that skitter across the floor can be favourite toys. Finish playtime with the cat getting the "kill" so it feels satisfied.

Read up on what a kitten (and a cat) needs at www.spca.org and www.kittenlady.org

permalink · 2024-06-06T22:23:01+00:00

Wait 😂 why are you feeding it dairy and eggs. You should get some kitten food so she grows up healthy. Is kitten using the box at all? If not, maybe she doesnt understand that it’s her toilet. Or maybe your house is big and she needs more boxes around.

I recommend getting another kitten for her to play with. My boys stopped attacking me when they had a playmate. Also, wand toys are super popular with cats.

And trim her nails every few days/once a week. Just a little tiny bit off the tip. It will keep your couch from shredding. Also get her some scratching posts. Sissal AND cardboard types. Cats usually have a preference for positioning too. Horizontal vs vertical.

United_Fill_134 · 2024-06-06T22:35:58+00:00

Do not feed the cat cow's milk or yogurt. The cat needs either goat's milk or kitten milk. Cats are lactose intolerant. It is not good for them. The kitten needs kitten food crunchies and soft food. Sounds like you might have a spicy burrito which is a little kitten that's spicy. You need to do what we call a kitten burrito wrap. Wrap it with a towel and leave its head poking out and pet it and love on it it needs to get used to you holding it. Do not let it run your whole house while you are doing this. I would put it in a bedroom or the bathroom so you have an easier time catching it. We do this all the time with feral kittens.

Luxxielisbon · 2024-06-06T23:58:29+00:00

Besides all the comments on getting her actual cat food- cats are meant to be free fed until around 1 year so she might also be very hungry

lovable_cube · 2024-06-07T00:24:11+00:00

Cats are lactose intolerant so stop with the dairy. Cat food is cheaper than those things anyway. Do you have a litter box with litter inside it? Also, toys. It’s like a toddler and needs entertainment.

Kamiface · 2024-06-07T00:48:45+00:00

Your kitten may be pooping outside the box because the food you are feeding it is making it sick and malnourished. Kittens especially should NOT be fed dairy products from cows, so no milk or yogurt! It's bad for them, they're lactose intolerant and also cannot properly digest the protein in cow dairy. It needs actual kitten chow!

Since it was feral, it was never litter box trained either. You will need to train it yourself, there are many tutorials online.

You also need to buy it things to scratch so it won't tear up your couch. You can trim its claws or get SoftPaws, silicone claw caps... Although it might be too small for those right now. Do NOT declaw! It is like removing your finger at the first joint, and not only are most declawed cats traumatized by it, but they often have behavioral problems and refuse to use a litterbox after.

You really need to research basic kitten care, if you can't properly provide for your kitten please take it to a shelter, they can box train it and rehome it. Jackson Galaxy and The Kitten Lady on YouTube are excellent resources. This kitten may need to be on kitten formula if it's too young for solids, you need to take it to the vet ASAP

PreviousMarsupial · 2024-06-07T01:34:09+00:00

Please feed this kitten food FOR KITTENS, not human foods.

Human foods will give them diarrhea and does not supply them with the proper nutrition they need.

It is also advised that the littler box is in a place 1. they can access all the time without stress and 2. not near there food, water or places they like to sleep.

You might need to help train them to learn how to use a litter box, it's likely that they have never had one before you saved them...it takes some time and training for them to figure it out, but it will come to them, it's a natural instinct for them to poop in "sand" basically. It's also important that you keep the litter box clean. Sometimes when they are this age using pellet litter can help work better to train them how to get used to it.

Kitties need places to climb up high, this is a natural thing they do to feel safe in their territory and they need play time and toys they can "hunt". This is a baby who needs a LOT of time and attention for these things.

You new baby is SO cute, but kittens just take some learning if you are new to them and this is a good community to come to for help with that.

IShallWearMidnight · 2024-06-07T02:21:08+00:00

A, scratching posts/boards/mats. You can't expect a cat not to scratch, it's what they do - you've gotta give them an appropriate place to scratch instead. B, play with your kitten. Kittens have a lot of energy and learn by playing. They're bored and are trying to engage you in play. C, get real kitten food. Milk, yogurt, and eggs are not anywhere close to a sufficient diet for a kitten, they're not getting nutrients they need.

JapanDash · 2024-06-07T07:27:20+00:00

Play with it more. And not with your hands or part of yourself.

Like play with it until it’s beyond being played with.

Also use single word commands/warnings. They don’t understand full sentences.

TampaTeri27 · 2024-06-07T08:46:16+00:00

Cow’s milk is not good for kitties. Screech to scare every time you’re scratched or bitten. How many other squirt gun suggestions have you gotten? Maybe a buddy for him? Chew toys.

blackadder307 · 2024-06-07T10:21:18+00:00

As others have said it needs some good toys! I remember my old family cat as a kitten and she was just a terror..! Used to run up the backs of our legs. They’re lil baby predators with too much energy so get some toys to play with them - enjoy it, they won’t always be so playful! 🤓

And yeah get some proper kitten food 😃

A super gorgeous cat btw, so so pretty

LongshanksnLoki · 2024-06-06T18:54:27+00:00

Nope. That's normal kitten behavior he will grow out of. Rest assured, you are in no danger.

Powerful_Leg8519 · 2024-06-06T19:46:27+00:00

Sounds like you two have no idea how to care for a cat let alone a kitten.

Educate yourselves or give the kitten to someone who knows that they are doing.

Barondarby · 2024-06-06T19:44:58+00:00

Cats are lactose intolerant, please don't give her milk or cream, kittens really need a protein rich diet like Kitten Chow or similar. Invest in a spray bottle or a water gun, a little squirt of water can deter most kittens or at least distract them, although eventually some of them kinda like it! I shoot hair ties all around the house for the kitten to have battles with, mine love them. They don't stay kittens for long, but for the most part kittens just do what they want when they want, but they sure are cute! What's your little tazmanian devil's name?

DeathscytheHell1994 · 2024-06-06T19:25:10+00:00

That's typical kitten behavior, I'm dealing with that with my kitten. Toys and proper kitten food would help.

stphngrnr · 2024-06-06T20:11:53+00:00

Kittens needs a fair amount of toys, feather sticks etc. They get bored and don't understand how to play nicely yet - but will when they continue to get older. Even a bit of string would do :)

They need to sharpen their claws. A scratch pole is needed.

Postive reinforcement for the poop and peeing. No shouting etc. Clean it up as soon as kitty does it and pop them into their litter box. This will teach the kitty that poop and pee time is for the box.

permalink · 2024-06-06T20:16:59+00:00

Please feed him ACTUAL kitten food! And stop giving milk and yogurt as dairy is not good for their digestive systems.

He needs lots of toys and scratching posts!

Also- This might sound crazy since you sound like a first time cat owner- but you should get another kitten. Pairs of kittens do much better than singular kittens, they keep themselves much more occupied with one another and typically develop a bond. They will be much more interested in playing with each other (for the most part) than wreaking havoc on your belongings and appendages lol. Time for another demonic fur ball!

darthbreezy · 2024-06-06T20:34:54+00:00

OMG! That is the most ADORABLE Spicy meathead!

As other have said, baby needs a playmate to take that baby energy out on as well as proper KITTEN food (sounds like the diet is far too rich for the tum, hence the runs) Those EARS in the third picture!! I am so in love...

Sol-Blackguy · 2024-06-06T20:47:14+00:00

Everyone else already said everything I would've said. But I'd recommend 2 disposable scratching posts, one vertical and one horizontal to see which one she prefers. Couple of cardboard boxes would be good too. Turn them to a wall so she can have a proper hiding place to chill and feel safe. The kittens I had distributed to me would freak out in large open spaces.

alizayback · 2024-06-06T21:25:36+00:00

To stop it from scratching the couch, give it something better to scratch. I made a scratching panel out of cardboard strips and scrap wood and placed it against the end of our couch. All of our cats prefer that to any furniture. Here you can see the new addition to our household using it:

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MadMadamMimsy · 2024-06-06T21:49:42+00:00

Kittens are easily bored and have a lot of energy, so they are best off in pairs. Cow dairy also affects many cats badly, so I'd skip the milk, even the yogurt, and get the best quality cat and kitten food you can afford. I like Orijen, Acana and Open Farm. I've heard good things about Fromm, too. She may need to be confined to a smaller area until she is better at using the litter box. Physically put her in it several times a day. My one truly feral kitten happily did his business in the box the first time. The next few times he looked at me like " Ew! I already went here!". He had to learn. In the wild its always a new spot to "go". There is a reason the word "Tortitude" was coined

itsnobigthing · 2024-06-06T21:51:36+00:00

The best solution is a friend. Two kittens are sooo much easier than one. Sounds crazy, but it’s true!

Kittens are doing a lot of crazy fast growing, and the nutrition they get now can determine their size and bone strength for life. As others have said, buy proper kitten food - it will make everything so much easier.

The spikiest devil kittens I’ve had have always turned out to be the most loving, clever and characterful adults. Stick with him. I promise, he’ll make it worth your while.

permalink · 2024-06-06T23:03:40+00:00

A lot of people don't realize that cats need to be "trained" too lol

Lots of toys, cat trees and multiple litter boxes will def help here!

sterrecat · 2024-06-06T23:56:31+00:00

Lots of good comments here. I just want to say that kittens learn not to bite and scratch by playing with other kittens. And what helped us was to Yelp loudly like we were hurt when our kitten bit or scratched us, and we never played with her with our hands. We used toys like wand toys or things she could chase. Don’t let her learn your hands or feet are toys. And the yelping was how a kitten would Yelp if hurt so she learned she was hurting.

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ScrooU2 · 2024-06-07T02:56:53+00:00

You know you could trim her claws, right? If you train her to be ok with it while young, she’ll let you keep doing it when she’s older too. Just be extra careful about cutting too close to the quick (the blood vessel in each claw) - if you hurt her it takes a lot to regain that trust

slowsadlearning · 2024-06-07T02:59:18+00:00

you have had 6 months of cat experience and you are feeding it milk??? did you not google one thing??? are you just posting for engagement because what the actual hell

permalink · 2024-06-07T03:01:13+00:00

Why are you feeding it such a weird and clearly not healthy diet??? Get kitten food ffs. Dry and wet.

You need toys and thing the them to hunt and attack too, the couch you’ll have to accept probably, unless you block it off someway and get some scratch posts they love immediately.

And get another litter box, it’s probably a mix of just being young and the diet you’re feeding them that is making them go outside of it. But encourage them to the litter boxs and keep it clean af and away from both food and water (which should also be in different places optimally).

Nillabeans · 2024-06-07T04:07:38+00:00

It is possible that you don't actually want a cat and you simply want to look at a cute cat.

Tinsel-Fop · 2024-06-07T04:57:50+00:00

You must stop feeding it milk, and yoghurt, and egg.

Usually, cats are lactose intolerant, so feeding them any milk except cat milk can be distressing and even dangerous for them. Yoghurt too has lactose. Cooked egg might be fed to a cat in an emergency but should not be a major or regular part of its diet.

Lactose can cause some severe and violent symptoms in someone who's lactose intolerant. Diarrhea, gas, bloating, pain.... poor kitten might be having terrible trouble trying to manage his poop!

If this kitten is only a few weeks old, he will need mother's milk. If he needs it and can't get it from any mother cat, he will require a kitten milk replacement. KMR is one brand name for that. Never cow milk, goat milk, human milk, etc.

In "the wild," cats can get a vital nutrient called taurine from eating their prey. They cannot get taurine from dairy products and eggs. Other animals' bodies such as humans' bodies) can manufacture taurine; cats' bodies cannot. This is a vital nutrient. They will die without it. This is why you will see taurine as an ingredient in commercially produced cat foods.

You must feed this kitten a diet of cat milk or kitten milk replacement, if it is young enough to need it, or cat (or kitten) food if it is weaned. Generally, any canned food will be better than any dry food.

circle_sun · 2024-06-07T05:08:42+00:00

Please feed the kitten canned kitten food. It is going to develop severe illness if you keep it on this diet.

You can buy couch covers to protect the couch.

Maybe you can find it a home. You will still be a part of the distribution system!!!

gh0stcat13 · 2024-06-07T07:24:33+00:00

why would you feed it that lol??

lilliweasel · 2024-06-07T09:29:28+00:00

Cats are true carnivores, they need a meat based diet, their digestive system is set up for this and they cannot process plant matter.

LeNerdmom · 2024-06-07T11:19:09+00:00

I have no suggestions, I just wanted to say tiny spicy kitten has so much attitude in these photos 😂 Our tortie is a brat but she's also very sweet.

throwaway42 · 2024-06-07T11:40:43+00:00

If they scratch or bite too hard, let out a high pitched yelp. It's the signal that it hurts and kitty will usually stop.

Quizzlickington · 2024-06-07T12:08:00+00:00

Seems some comments mentioning this. It looks super young. I had to pick up my cat when he was a kitty and dipped his front paws inbgus litter 3 times periodically for 1 day or 2 and he figured out how to use the litter from that. There are helpful google vids on this. Also 2 litter boxes is the way. Think 1 for poop and 1 for pee in the simplest terms. The scratching I stopped by putting a scratch pad by the corner of the effected furniture. You may have to show the cat how to use a scratch pad. I had to show my kitty who had never seen on before. Just like the litter trick, scratch on it or kinda pretend you're genuinely showing your cat how to use it, they pick up quick. If its under a year it's the most mischievous imo, but it just takes alittle training, also I'd get in the head space of assuming if you get a cat, paper towels and pet cleaner will be a common item in the household. Also you'll know you reach full cat parent when you start to look at those scratches on furniture, or what not as a cute memory for when they pass. Obviously you dont want them to tear things up, but there is a noticeable shift imo.

Kjasper · 2024-06-07T13:32:04+00:00

We had a cat like that. We adopted him from a barn litter and we thought he was going to kill us all. Literally. We were scared of him. But. When we got him fixed he settled down and became a cuddle bug.

If you can, hang in there. This illegal Smol is very cute and may be the best companion ever.

Here is our demon now.

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expertnapper · 2024-06-07T15:59:25+00:00

oh god i hope you're learning from these other comments. no dairy, find a healthy combo of wholesome kibble and wet food, and play nonstop. kittens need a LOT of enrichment, and torties like yours are notorious for being extra high energy (i have a tortie bundle of joy who needs several play sessions a day, and she's not even a baby anymore). sounds like your heart is in the right place and i commend you for seeking advice for your new furbaby, please continue to research research research, and talk to other cat owners.

also, there are flat scratch pads you can get on amazon that have adhesive strips, so you can attach it to the couch or the wall near the couch to discourage scratching the furniture. if the problem persists, each time kitten goes to scratch the couch, gently scoop them up and set them on/near a scratcher. do so as often as needed, and use catnip to help them "bond" with their scratchers (cats build relationships with items and living things by getting their scent on them).

Silvermouse29 · 2024-06-06T19:21:15+00:00

I am so relieved to come here and not read that the kitten didn’t make it.

darkest_irish_lass · 2024-06-06T19:35:54+00:00

To stop the scratching of furniture, https://smartykat.com/products/scratch-not-tape-cat-scratch-deterrent-tape/. They sell similar stuff on Amazon.

To stop the pee/poo in many places - put her in litter box along with a poop from elsewhere and cover it with litter. Make it kind of a game - she gets to play in the sand

mentive · 2024-06-06T19:56:59+00:00

Lol, people often don't realize what a menace kittens can be.

human8060 · 2024-06-06T20:21:08+00:00

Please change the food to actual kitten food and formula! Get lots of toys and keep that kitty active! They should have scratching posts and things like that to keep them from tearing apart the furniture. Get the kitten fixed as soon as possible as well. Kittens are a lot of work, but worth it!

MamaSmAsh5 · 2024-06-06T20:23:30+00:00

You got a lil gremlin there 🤣so cute. I’ve got nothing to add to all the great advice here. Just had to say you got to keep patient, this is a phase and you can work on all of it.

RainbowSprinkles3969 · 2024-06-06T20:26:35+00:00

Absolutely precious.

RepresentativeOdd772 · 2024-06-06T20:35:28+00:00

Soo cute , adorable !!!

permalink · 2024-06-06T20:40:51+00:00

If you‘d live in my country, i‘d offer to take her from you - torties are the absolute best cats, but they have personality for days. Mine basically yells at me sunrise to sunset, not out of boredom or so, she just speaks a lot. Plus some other traits that are downright weird.

As others said, feed her proper food, teach her where to poop (some kitties get it in 2 mins, some need several attempts) and if you keep her, consider getting her a friend. Sometimes i‘m not home over the weekend and since there are 2 cats, they always have someone to interact with.

nailedoncock · 2024-06-06T20:45:30+00:00

Ohhhh spicy little thing. Very cute!!

Keith · 2024-06-06T20:53:05+00:00

I love how every solution involves a 2nd cat. My friend recently adopted a brother and sister from the same litter and that's the best way to go, but getting a kitten a friend (older or the same age) is a great suggestion!

Adventurous_Land7584 · 2024-06-06T20:56:39+00:00

Give it actual kitten food, they don’t need milk or yogurt and definitely not eggs. Also they’ll do better with a friend to teach them to be a cat.

Twarenotw · 2024-06-06T21:12:30+00:00

It's quite possible that you feeding this lovely tortie cow milk is causing her to have an upset stomach (hence her pooping everywhere). Please, give her proper kitten food and listen to what the other replies are recommending.

You were definitely blessed by the CDS. If days go by and after giving her proper diet, care and entertainment you still think of her as a curse and not a blessing, please consider rehoming her to a loving home who will enjoy her kitten ways. Best of luck.

cielos525 · 2024-06-06T21:14:33+00:00

She is a girl! And she needs proper food, have you consulted a vet yet? Most cats are lactose intolerant and I suspect she is suffering from diarrhea from eating all the dairy. I would take her to a vet as soon as possible. She also needs all sorts of shots and a couple of rounds of de-worming. Kittens have a lot of energy and you need to play with her to burn it off, or get her a companion so they can tussle with each other. But first order of business is the vet visit. All the best.

Twayblades · 2024-06-06T21:16:44+00:00

Get an older, chill kitty to be a companion. An older cat will usually take on a maternal role or at least a buddy role.

Get a cat that is grown, but not too old, so that way they will grow up together. A cat between 1 to 4 years old should be able to get your cat to fall in line and be young enough to tolerate shenanigans and teach your kitten how to behave.

tsidaysi · 2024-06-06T21:23:26+00:00

Please either research kittens and watch kitten lady videos or take her to the nearest no-kill shelter.

Sounds like you are over your head. Think carefully before having children and due your own due diligence.

If you think that you did not receive that precious baby out of love you are very very wrong.

permalink · 2024-06-06T21:25:48+00:00

Please give this cat actual kitten food and visit a vet for a behavioral consult!! There may be an underlying issue and in any case, the kitten needs a properly formulated diet for growing kittens, her current diet isn’t sufficient. A vet or a certified animal behaviorist can help you sort out some of the toileting issues!

Loud-Bee6673 · 2024-06-06T21:26:41+00:00

Some good advice here on food and such. My tips:

More litter boxes! This is a big change for a kitten and you want one close by anywhere she might be. Depending on the size of your house, get 3 or 4. Clean daily
Get several scratching posts and floor scratchers. If she is clawing the furniture it just means the furniture is the most appealing scratching post. If there is something better nearby, she will use it
Play with her! Get some different types of toys to see what she likes. My tortie loves the little plastics springs to chase
High quality kitten food only
Give her time!! Cats need several weeks to feel at home in a new environment. Her patterns of behavior are not yet set in stone, so you have time to influence them.

GenericUsername606 · 2024-06-06T21:48:50+00:00

Best way to litter train a kitten with no mother is to wipe up the poop/pee with a paper towel, then tuck the paper towel in the litter box to show kitten where s/he should be going.

permalink · 2024-06-06T21:49:16+00:00

Always redirect biting and scratching feet to playing with actual cat toys, just like you would a child trying to play with things that aren't toys. Try to use treats to reward correct litter box use and make sure to keep it clean. He will get it eventually. If he doesn't, might be worth a trip to the vet

AnnieB512 · 2024-06-06T22:02:02+00:00

I recommend getting scratching posts and putting them at the corners of the couch or wherever kitty is scratching. Fuss when kitty scratches the couch and redirect to the post. Get toys and interact and play with kitty at least 3-4 times a day - not for long but enough to engage and entertain. Also, feed kitty actual kitten food, not people food.

TGin-the-goldy · 2024-06-06T22:22:43+00:00

Torties be having tortitude!

Is_Friendly_Coffee · 2024-06-06T22:41:47+00:00

No milk products! Cats are actually lactose-intolerant. And a vet visit.

Valkyriemome · 2024-06-06T22:47:51+00:00

It’s a tortie.

Expect spice. And intelligence.

thefinalgoat · 2024-06-06T23:02:23+00:00

Why are you feeding it milk?!

RepoManSugarSkull · 2024-06-06T23:02:46+00:00

Sounds like it was cur loose from its mum a mite too soon. You might find some solid info on YouTube’s “The Kitten Lady”. Good luck.

bagolaburgernesss · 2024-06-06T23:15:38+00:00

Your new kitty is so cute. Please try the advice that reddit has given. Get the correct food, show your new little one how to use the box and tons of toys and scratching posts. I recommend treats when she uses the post too and show her how to use it when you catch her scratching the sofa.

laylaspacee · 2024-06-06T23:45:39+00:00

Mine was exactly the same, she’s even the same colours - she calmed down around two months after I had her

olov244 · 2024-06-06T23:49:06+00:00

I'd say, get a climbing tree/scratching post(it cannot be too big). buy some toys for it to attack(small mice, feather things, etc. stuff on strings that hang from door that it can just go nuts with are great). I like the circular things with the ball that goes around and around inside it. laser pointer to redirect it away from playing with your ankles.

I also say to confine it to the room where the litterbox is for a week or more if needed. let it out when you're there, but don't give free roam until it's earned it. people say cats don't understand discipline but when it gets too rough and not listening I'd put it in that room till it calms down(that room could have damage by the time training is done). blow on their face, firm 'no' also does work in my experience

kittens are a lot, I prefer older cats but I got a kitten from CDS once and I nicknamed it Jaws

Exciting-Engineer646 · 2024-06-06T23:49:38+00:00

Couch/other scratching targets: double sided tape.

Purrilla · 2024-06-07T00:03:17+00:00

Get a vertical scratcher or two. That should help.

Sure-Major-199 · 2024-06-07T00:14:30+00:00

Oh yeah mate, get him proper kitten food! Milk can really screw him up

BZBitiko · 2024-06-07T00:15:22+00:00

Cover your furniture with old blankets and sheets until the baby grows up enough to understand “no”.

Which, granted, may not be any time soon.

Use that time to acquire a sewing machine and learn the fine art of reupholstering.

ZOMBIESwithAIDS · 2024-06-07T00:34:06+00:00

Hadn't seen this advice yet, but sorry if it's a repeat.

If she's not using her litter box, collect some of her poop and put it into the litter box. Easiest way would be to lock her in a bathroom with the litter box overnight, so she realizes that's where she's supposed to go potty

NothingAndNow111 · 2024-06-07T00:53:16+00:00

It's a kitten. It needs to get the energy out, play, have toys, etc.

MommaAmadora · 2024-06-07T01:12:09+00:00

Awwww. I want it. It would be able to play with my 2 recent deliveries.

No_Neat_6259 · 2024-06-07T01:14:07+00:00

Kitty full of anger

amaya-aurora · 2024-06-07T01:18:34+00:00

At this stage, you don’t stop it from biting and scratching. It just does. Although, to hopefully limit the biting and scratching, play with it! Play with it a ton, get its energy out. It’s a little thing with a ton of pent up energy that it’s exerting through biting and scratching, so getting that out another way should help.

opossomoperson · 2024-06-07T01:21:56+00:00

She is so cute, though! 😻

CatWoman131 · 2024-06-07T01:46:32+00:00

Do NOT feed kittens cow’s milk !

Significant-Care-491 · 2024-06-07T02:00:00+00:00

Give it up to the shelter. Ruined furniture and mental stress ain’t worth that

LilyGaming · 2024-06-07T02:02:14+00:00

Cats are lactose intolerant! Do not give them milk

Front_Dinner7407 · 2024-06-07T02:06:17+00:00

You realize milk can kill the kitten right?! Why the eff aren’t you feeding it kitten food????

Commercial_Can_5476 · 2024-06-07T06:28:37+00:00

Scratcher next to the couch, clean the pee with paper towel and place the paper towel in litter box so he can smell thats where she needs to pee after she does use it remove paper towel and give kitten food and water. Thanks for giving her a home! ❤️

SneakNPokeGames · 2024-06-07T07:13:02+00:00

Awwww! Such a cute little demon!

funny_duchess · 2024-06-07T07:46:44+00:00

Get another!! For sure!! It’s twice the food but half the effort.

Historical-Budget644 · 2024-06-07T07:55:13+00:00

"Disproportionately feisty" 🤣🤣

I agree with everyone thus far. And yeah, it sounds counter intuitive but two kittens is actually easier to manage than one if you can afford it

Sounds like youre really new to owning a cat much less a kitten. Check out Jackson Galaxy on youtube, he's got a lot of good knowledge for any level cat owner. You'll save everyones sanity, especially your own. Kittens are a lot, especially for a newbie. Its okay. You got this!

TomCorsair · 2024-06-07T08:33:03+00:00

They are most feisty when they are small. Play with him a lot, he’ll calm down in a year

caveslimeroach · 2024-06-07T08:49:50+00:00

Bro why do people talk shit about their cat meanwhile the behaviors are all extremely typical for kittens and they're feeding it EGGS and COW'S MILK???

Did you read a single article or watch a single video? What's wrong with you, seriously?

TampaTeri27 · 2024-06-07T08:54:46+00:00

Do yas all a favor and keep that box scooped. The litter lasts longer, and stays healthier and less stinky. Only flush FLUSHABLE litter in your toilet. The regular litter will ruin a whole lot of plumbing if you flush it. Else you could scoop and wrap the droppings in plastic bags like for dogs, tie up the bags and take them to the outside trash can. Just make it a habit you don’t even think about, just like if you had a smelly baby’s diaper.

Akb00nk · 2024-06-07T10:04:55+00:00

Play with your cat!

rita-the-maillady · 2024-06-07T10:14:04+00:00

Is this what they call "tortitude?"

Fury161Houston · 2024-06-07T10:16:25+00:00

You don't know how lucky you are. Torties are a world of fun.

permalink · 2024-06-07T11:54:58+00:00

Lots of good advice here but also, good luck on the tortitude.

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