My 3-month-old kitten hates brushing & sleeps unsafely. Help!

Some pets will vocalize when they are in deep sleep or REM sleep, so this can be normal if she otherwise is acting fine. As for the swatting, if this is a new behavior, it could indicate Tulip isn't feeling well or is in pain. Cats are great at hiding illness symptoms, but may show it in the form of changes in behavior, so ruling out any issues with your vet is always a good idea. If she checks out healthy, she could just be getting over stimulated. Shorter brushing sessions or using a different brush type, and making sure she has places to go and hide or rest without her sister bugging her may help reduce her agitation.

if you play rough games with Fuji, he will continue to play rough. As a kitten this is cute but as an adult, this could hurt. I recommend to stop all games that encourage him to bite or scratch humans (even in play). Satisfy his desire to play with more constructive games and really get him moving. He wants to wrestle, encourage him to do so with a large stuffed animal. I hope this helps.

If you discipline a cat, she will just get more aggressive. You need to watch her closely and if it looks like she is getting excited, or starts flicking her tail, stop all interaction. That way she will learn slowly to not get so excited and the biting/nipping will get less over time. She is a cat. Cats are independent and have their own mind. Give her lots of lovings, don't bother introducing her to people, she will introduce herself. Pet her a lot, talk to her a lot. Give her lots of time to play. Every time she nips, immediately stop interacting with her. She will get it over time. Since she is a shorthaired kitty, she will not need daily brushing. Have the techs at the vet clip her nails, which will make the scratching less severe.

Some vets can sedate cats and then groom them or even clip them short so that you don’t need to worry about brushing as frequently. You could also try a pheromone diffuser or spray like Feliway if it’s available near you but it may not be quite enough to get the job done.

Time and patience! Some cats don't like being groomed, or can become easily overstimulated from the tines of a brush. There are some self-grooming tools out there that may be less overstimulating and more interesting to Florence, such as arches with bristles on them the cat can rub against, or even plastic brushes that attached to wall corners to all your cat to rub up against it. A softer rubber brush such as a Kong brush, or even a grooming glove rather than a deshedding glove may also be gentle enough to avoid irritation while still getting mats out. If Florence is really nervous about the brushes, start slow. You can find a treat or snack she likes (such as a smelly piece of chicken or tuna) and then just brush her ONCE and give the treat. Once she is OK with that, you can move up to brushing a few spots in between treats, and then finally grooming mats or more problematic areas until she is more used to it. If she has some very bad mats that are affecting her health and she won't let you groom her at all, speaking with your vet about sedation so that she can be groomed thoroughly and all mats removed may help until she is more comfortable with being brushed.

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Mason is adorable! Every kittens personalities are different. Try to pick up on his ques that he is becoming annoyed BEFORE he tries to bite or scratch. Watch his face, ears and tail and stop holding him or petting him. Kittens are rambunctious and will eventually grow out of a lot of the scratching and biting as long as you aren't pushing their personal boundaries. Cats are naturally nocturnal and will b e more active at night. You can try to train him to sleep better at night by limiting daytime naps. You have only had him for a week, give yourself and Mason some time to figure out a routine! Good luck!

Yes he will be teething but it is likely he is anxious and unsure of his environment and is trying to hide in the litter box. Comfortzone or adaptil diffusers are very helpful, as are natural calming supplements such as kalm aid or zylkene or specialised calming/stress diets. Providing him a cardboard box with comfy bedding and only a small, kitten sized doorway can help to provide him a safe hiding hole until he feels more comfortable