Why does my kitten stare and jump at my face? Is this normal behavior?

It sounds like Bandit may be exhibiting normal playful kitten behavior. I would try to redirect him with fun toys (if you haven't found one he likes yet there are a wide variety at hte pet store, from laser pointers to stuffed toys with feathers and others with catnip inside) he might enjoy to keep him away from your face. If you have long hair then keeping your hair up/out of your face may be helpful for a time as well. If he persists in trying to get your face despite you offering him other things to play with then get up and move away from him and do not interact with him, as he wants interaction from you and even if you are telling him no or pushing him away, he will consider this a reaction and reinforcement for the behavior.

Every cat has their own personality, similar to every human is an individual. Some have higher energy than others. There are many cats that don't like to be petted at all! Those people with the sleepy, purring kittens may wish they could play with their kitten. Halley seems to have a rambunctious spirit, which may not last through adulthood. Take advantage of her spirit right now!

Kitties show affection in many ways and this is one of them. He is still very young so he is likely mimicking suckling on his mothers teats wheh he was a newborn. I would recommend removing him from your room when he starts this behavior and then giving him a catnip toy to play with instead. You can also purchase toys that stimulate his hunting behavior and can keep him occupied. He also may be trying to wake you because he is hungry. Get an automatic feeder for him, that way you can set the timer to feed him 15-20 minutes before his typical behavior happens in the morning. This may just do the trick! Here is a website link with many fun toys for kittens and also many videos on how to tackle certain unwanted kitty behaviors. jacksongalaxy.com Best of luck with your kitten and I hope you find a good solution soon! Take care.

This is common in cats. They often will squint one eye. As long as she downstairs have any discharge (yellow or green), swelling or continued excessive blinking (blepharospams) then she is likely displaying normal cat behavior. I hope everything works out well for your kitty Jinx. Best wishes and take care.

This is a form of affection that cats typically display. This is a common area for cats to be affectionate towards and there is nothing wrong with that unless it bothers you. If you want to stop this behavior, you will need to let Kirishima know that this is an undesired behavior by saying "off!" and rewarding him when he stops the behavior. I hope this helps guide you in the right direction. Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.

In reality, unless what you are describing is truly a vicious attack (obviously I am not there to see it), a young cat exhibiting this kind of behavior is simply trying to play. When Abigail attempts to engage in this type of activity, you have a couple of different choices on how to address it. You can simply get up and walk away completely disengaging from the activity. Do not try to punish or reprimand as this sort of training method simply doesn't work at all in cats. The other thing you can try is instead of walking away, you can try to play with your cat in another way. Use toys, strings, balls, whatever makes Abigail the happiest. Hopefully this takes her mind off of your arms and feet and on the item you are wielding. If you truly feel there is an actual behavior problem that is continuing as she gets older, this would be something to address with positive reinforcement training and/or assistance of a professional. Hope this helps.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. This can be normal for long-haired kittens. As she grows and gets her adult coat, it will start looking less silly. Playful biting is also normal for kittens. I recommend getting her a toy or two that is appropriate for her to bite and claw at. This will decrease anxiety, decrease biting at you, and strengthen your bond with each other. Best of luck to you and Jandi!