We know that kittens are adorable especially when they're up to their dainty antics, but they also need to rest. Having them run amok the whole house wouldn't help your sleep, it's like having a new born baby, the difference is yours is a furry little critter.
There certified ways to calm them down and all it takes is a little bit of luck and patience. You can’t babysit your kitten 24/7, so consider these steps to calm your kitty down.
1. Bring Another Kitty to the Fold
This might sound weird but kittens behave well when they are around one another. This case might especially be true when you bring in an older less active cat in the house.
Usually, a kitten mimics each others behavior and they do well with one another compared to being alone in a household.
2. Let Your Cat Tire Itself out by Playing
Although it sounds counter-intuitive, kittens normally calm down if they've spent much of their energy playing. For starters, you can hold frequent play sessions that imitate hunting, at the end of the day it helps disperse hyperactivity in so many levels.
If you have a fishing rod around, you can tie a toy at the end (but make sure to get the hooks out) and pretend that it is its prey. You can amp this up by changing the pace of the chase and letting your cat go around different obstacles to improve their overall balance.
3. Make Your Kitty Work for Food
It might sound harsh, but in reality, having your cat work for its food has plenty of benefits. As a foremost fact, it teaches them to wait rather than be spoiled by expecting that their food is always in the bowl.
If your kitty loves to eat dry food, the best way to give it is by having the meal inside treat balls. Not only does it promote healthy exercise, it also zaps out all the excess energy most kittens have.
