Cat Driving Me Insane

[rodriguezpoultry]

Ok..so y'all know that I have not had a cat before. Except for Tinkerbell which was an outdoor cat which came inside for ice storms. Mira plays. Constantly. She does not sleep. Ever! I thought cats were lazy! She plays with the dog. Practically forces the Shih Tzu to play. The lab is forced to wag his tail for her amusement.

When does this stop?! She's completely weaned, I believe 12 weeks old. Eating twice a day, Authority kitten food.

Is this normal or have I ruined a cat?


Sorry it's been so long since I've posted, but just got settled from our move!

 

[Shannon33]

Kittens are crazy, it's very normal. They grow out of it eventually.
After the last kitten I had I said never again, going to adopt an older cat next time, lol.
They are NUTS

 

[Godsgrl]

Welcome to the world of cats. Sigh. Our kitten is nearly two years old now, and this morning she went crazy playing with her styrofoam packing peanut, a bow, and a squeaky mouse. She's finally out of her brat phase. There was a good long time there when we couldn't even pet her without getting bitten and rabbit kicked. Enjoy Mira, and get her some toys to hopefully keep her occupied. They don't have to be expensive, Hershey tried to get in the trash after a ball of paper one day.

 

[Duckchick2011]

Sorry, but she sounds like a real fireball of fun...

Every cat has a different personality, hers just happens to be hyperactive, playful, and demanding, some cats are just like that...you could maybe find her a lower calorie fed, or you could try wearing her out with some play time toys...about thirty minutes with a feather toy will wear most cats out

Of course she should calm down a little once she reaches full maturity, most of the cats I've owned always get alot calmer once they mature...of course there is always the exception

 

[CityClucks]

Oh boy. Kittens are nuthin' but trouble. They're cute & all, but once you let them into your house you'll get no rest. They'll be into everything - worse than a little kid. But even if you know this, kittens have the power to hypnotize you and then coerce you to let them in, and then it's too late. Sorry.

Good to see you posting RoPo - I hope you're having fun and success at the new location!

 

[rodriguezpoultry]

We tried the playtime thing...2 hours later my hand was sore. We've graduated to a laser light. She loves it and it's easy for us. I got her this kitten chow because it's a good diet, but I'm debating on giving her fillers so I can sleep. She still sleeps in te crate so that's one thing. Otherwise you hear this 2 lb. Cat "run, run, run, slide!!!! Bang! Chords popping...run, run, run, Velcro sounds..." I don't know how she doesn't sleep.

I also wonder if she can hear stuff...when you bang a pot, she doesn't seem to care.

 

[Matthew3590]

when my kitten went to actual cat at about a year I got her fixed. Then she was no where near as crazy.

 

[chickbea]

You're still at the baby stage - wait until the teenage kitty escapades begin!

 

[la dee da]

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That's not a fun stage, especially if you have two that play the game of "play then fight in the middle of the night"

 

[Imp]

Ropo,
It'll stop in a year or two or three.

Imp- become one with the mischief