We have an new kitten in our house that is driving us crazy. She is somewhere between 4 and 6 months old and has been neutered. She can sometimes be a very loving, gentle cat but most of the time she is a terror. She jumps up on everything including a high mantle and pushes everything off. She has ruined several pairs of custom drapes by climbing on them. The old spray bottle trick only stops her for the moment and makes her more determined. She waits for us to leave the room or look away and she is back at it again. At bed time we have to put her in the basement for us to get a good nights sleep. We both work during the day and try to play with her when we are here but it does not really help. We have had kittens and cats before but never anything like this. My wife has much more patience than I and even she is fed up. If we cannot resolve this soon she is going to have to leave. Are there any suggestions?
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She is bored. You might find a playmate will help the situtation. or maybe try harness/leash training her and bring her outside.
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Jaime owned by
Mya the dog
and the cats:Crash, Moxie, Gabby and sometimes Tucker
Surprisingly, another kitten could make the situation better rather than worse. A lot of people swear there is less damage with two.
She is indeed bored - does she have good climbing posts/scratching posts and lots of toys in the basement? Can she see outside - or can you rig up something so she can see outside?
This is off-the-wall, but can you get a small TV and leave it on when you are gone and she is alone? It may also give her something to look at and hear so she will not be so bored.
Finally, do get a Comfort Zone plug-in with Feliway - or two - one for upstairs and one for the basement.
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