My kitten is so wild! Will spaying or neutering calm her down?

Hello. If Pipi is in heat, & it sounds like she might be, spaying her will really help. But she is young & she will have occasional episodes of the zooms for some time to come. This is just part of being a kitten. She will eventually mature & settle down, but getting her fixed next week will help quite a bit. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Kittens are playful. That is how kittens are. They are like young children learning everything they can about the world around them. Eventually she will settle down. Play with her a lot, give her paper balls to catch and play with , a string with a feather on it. She sounds like a perfectly healthy kitten to me.

She will calm down with time. Kittens are generally very hyperactive and extremely playful. This behavior will continue until about 1-2 years of age but sometimes longer. I hope this helps and feel free to post any additional questions,

She probably wants to go outside and has had a change in attitude because she is becoming sexually mature. If you are not planning on breeding her then she should be spayed (sterilized). This will probably stop all these unwanted behaviors.

Oh yes, once spayed certain aspects will mellow. However her poo will always smell ! You just need to be lucky and prompt in cleaning the litter tray.. there are some closed trays that might help keeping the smell confined. If you think about getting one of these, don’t wait until she gets older otherways she might not like to change her habit !

Hello and thank you for reaching out to Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Unfortunately, spaying (or neutering) does not have significant impacts on any aggressive or temperamental behaviors. It tends to reduce sexual behaviors (and eliminate the risk of pregnancy and infections of the uterus), but there is no guarantee that spaying her will change her behavior. I would consult with a Veterinary Behaviorist who can make recommendations for Kali's specific behavioral issues, as not all are treated equally. I hope this is helpful!

Leo is still a kitten and this high energy level is normal. Neutering does have some calming effect but it does not completely alter their personality or change them. He will calm down as he gets older and for now, continue doing what you are doing. You are doing a great job! You may look for some automated cat toys that will allow Leo to play without you. Best of luck and please feel free to post any additional questions.