Playing with kittens is a very important activity. He needs to play to exercise and avoid boredom. This activity can also help him to build a relationship with you. Play different kinds of games with him. Use a variety of fun toys too. Encourage your sweetie to play gently and discourage him from acting naughty like biting. Make sure their toys are safe. Do not let them play with any toys or objects that may be dangerous.
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Method 1 of 3: Playing with Kittens
Step 1. Use a ping pong ball
You don't have to buy a lot of expensive toys to play with them. Take something around the house, but make sure it catches the cat's attention. Kittens will love to play with a ping pong ball if they have one, or something similar.
Throw a ping pong ball against the wall and let the cutie chase it. The ping pong ball bounces very easily, so it can move quickly. This is sure to get the kitten's attention
Step 2. Hide the doll under the blanket
Place the little doll under the blanket. Move the doll so the kitten will think it's a mouse or some other animal. He would grab the doll and play with it.
- For an even more economical cat toy, make balls out of paper rolls. This homemade cat toy will make a rustling sound that appeals to cats because it resembles the sound of small animals in the grass. Also, an imperfectly spherical shape will prevent these paper balls from rolling too far on the floor. So, kittens won't play too far and are easier to monitor.
- Make sure you use an old blanket if the cat's nails haven't been trimmed as it can damage the blanket.
- Do not invite him to play this game if you allow him to sleep in your bed. This kind of activity can encourage him to bite his toes while you sleep.
Step 3. Let the meow play with the paper bag
If the market or supermarket where you shop wraps groceries in paper bags, place the bag on the floor. There are many kittens who really like to play in a pouch like this. You can put a small toy in or touch the sides with a toy too. Kittens love to play with small objects like this in a paper bag.
You can also place a paper bag while moving the ribbon or string for the kitten to play with. Usually, it will use a paper bag as a place to hide before jumping towards its prey
Step 4. Give the doll to the kitten
Kittens love to play hunting. In the wild, this game is a kind of practice before they are ready to hunt for actual prey as adults. Kittens will also be very happy if they have little dolls to cuddle with. Choose a toy that is large enough for your pet to carry in its mouth.
- You can throw the toys for the meow to play with, such as a ping pong ball. However, toys like this can also be played without your help. This activity can keep him from getting bored when you are not at home.
- Toys can be filled with his favorite food so that he continues to enjoy playing with his toys.
Step 5. Try different things to find out what your pet likes and doesn't like
Every kitten has a different type of favorite toy. If he doesn't like some kind of toy, so be it. Buy different types of toys and let him choose.
Method 2 of 3: Teaching Kittens Not to Be Naughty
Step 1. Gently correct bad habits
Kittens don't understand boundaries yet. When your meow is small, she may think of you as a kitten too. So, they may bite their hands or other body parts when playing. Don't scold or punish him when he acts like this. This can make them nervous. Correct the habit gently.
- When he bites you, say "No" gently. Then, pull out your hand.
- Give him a toy that can be bitten.
Step 2. Praise good habits
In addition to correcting bad habits, praise him if he behaves well. If he usually bites your leg when you walk, but stops doing so, compliment him by saying something like, “Sweet cat!”. Likewise, if he sits on your lap without biting or scratching your clothes, pet him and praise him.
Step 3. Ignore the kitten if he is naughty
If he's still acting naughty after being taught, don't mind him. Kittens usually do this on purpose to seek attention. So for them all kinds of actions, good or bad, if it gets your attention means that the action is good. Thus, this kind of action (not paying attention) is often effective.
Step 4. Do not let the kitten play with your hands or fingers
There are many people who play wrestling with their pets or let their cute ones scratch their hands. However, this kind of behavior makes the kitten think that what he is doing is right. So, this can become a bigger problem when he grows up later.
Do not put your hand in front of the cat's face when he is playing. They may take it as an invitation to bite or scratch your hand
Method 3 of 3: Keeping the Kitten Safe
Step 1. Store rope toys in a safe place when you are not using them
These kinds of toys are sold in pet stores and specialty places that sell animal supplies. These toys are very attractive to kittens, but don't let them play unsupervised as they have small parts. Keep this thing when you are not playing with it.
Step 2. Do not place paper bags in places where people frequently pass
Watching your beloved pet play with paper bags is fun. However, don't leave this bag in a place where people often pass because they can be stepped on while playing in it. As with other toys, you should put the paper bag in a safe place when you're not playing with the cat.
Step 3. Make sure the cat toy is not too small, so it won't be swallowed
Kittens may accidentally swallow their toys while they are playing. So don't buy toys that are small enough to swallow. Give him a doll that is bigger than his mouth for safety reasons.
Step 4. Do not leave battery toys carelessly
Battery toys are fun to play with cats. However, sometimes you'll want to leave it outside so your sweetie can play when you're not home. Unfortunately, these types of toys have to be stored away when you're not around. Cats can accidentally remove the battery and bite or swallow it. This can be very dangerous.
