Bad Kitten

[Karen]

Play, play and play! Figure out what he likes - whether it is chasing a ball - a wadded up ball of paper will do, nothing fancy, or chasing a feather on a string, or what kinds of toys he will play with. If he starts to bite human or furniture, have a toy handy to substitute instead. He will "get it" eventually - and of course as the saying goes, a tired kitten is a well-behaved kitten!

My favorite suggestion for tiring out a kitten - ping-pong ball or two tossed into an empty bathtub - the curved sides keep it moving back toward him when he bats at it!

[Catsnclay]

Welcome!! I too have a 8 month old who is FULL of energy. Seems like he never sleeps. He has been completely different then all of our previous kittens. Karen is right, you have to play till he drops (or you!). We have one of those red lights that he just loves!! When my husband gets home Loki waits for him to sit in his chair & play with him. It's so cute to see. His other favorite toy is a ball in the round. Sorry don't know how to explain it. An empty box is always fun, too. Just don't give him all the toys all the time or he will get board.
I'm going to try the ball in the tub - sounds like fun!! Have fun with your new guy & I'm sure others will have some great ideas, too!!