{"id":157620,"date":"2022-07-14T12:18:39","date_gmt":"2022-07-14T12:18:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-i-do-if-my-cat-plays-too-rough-with-a-kitten\/"},"modified":"2022-07-14T12:18:39","modified_gmt":"2022-07-14T12:18:39","slug":"what-do-i-do-if-my-cat-plays-too-rough-with-a-kitten","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-i-do-if-my-cat-plays-too-rough-with-a-kitten\/","title":{"rendered":"What do I do if my cat plays too rough with a kitten?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-i-do-if-my-cat-plays-too-rough-with-a-kitten\/#What_do_I_do_if_my_cat_plays_too_rough_with_a_kitten\" title=\"What do I do if my cat plays too rough with a kitten?\">What do I do if my cat plays too rough with a kitten?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-i-do-if-my-cat-plays-too-rough-with-a-kitten\/#Is_my_older_cat_playing_or_fighting_with_kitten\" title=\"Is my older cat playing or fighting with kitten?\">Is my older cat playing or fighting with kitten?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-i-do-if-my-cat-plays-too-rough-with-a-kitten\/#Can_an_adult_cat_hurt_a_kitten_while_playing\" title=\"Can an adult cat hurt a kitten while playing?\">Can an adult cat hurt a kitten while playing?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-i-do-if-my-cat-plays-too-rough-with-a-kitten\/#Why_does_my_older_cat_keep_hitting_my_kitten\" title=\"Why does my older cat keep hitting my kitten?\">Why does my older cat keep hitting my kitten?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-i-do-if-my-cat-plays-too-rough-with-a-kitten\/#How_do_I_get_my_cat_to_play_gentle_with_a_kitten\" title=\"How do I get my cat to play gentle with a kitten?\">How do I get my cat to play gentle with a kitten?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-i-do-if-my-cat-plays-too-rough-with-a-kitten\/#Why_is_my_cat_playing_rough_with_my_kitten\" title=\"Why is my cat playing rough with my kitten?\">Why is my cat playing rough with my kitten?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-i-do-if-my-cat-plays-too-rough-with-a-kitten\/#How_do_I_stop_my_cat_from_playing_too_rough_with_other_cats\" title=\"How do I stop my cat from playing too rough with other cats?\">How do I stop my cat from playing too rough with other cats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-i-do-if-my-cat-plays-too-rough-with-a-kitten\/#How_do_I_know_if_my_cat_is_playing_or_fighting_with_my_kitten\" title=\"How do I know if my cat is playing or fighting with my kitten?\">How do I know if my cat is playing or fighting with my kitten?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-i-do-if-my-cat-plays-too-rough-with-a-kitten\/#Is_it_normal_for_my_cat_and_kitten_to_wrestle\" title=\"Is it normal for my cat and kitten to wrestle?\">Is it normal for my cat and kitten to wrestle?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-i-do-if-my-cat-plays-too-rough-with-a-kitten\/#Should_I_let_my_kitten_and_cat_play_fight\" title=\"Should I let my kitten and cat play fight?\">Should I let my kitten and cat play fight?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-i-do-if-my-cat-plays-too-rough-with-a-kitten\/#How_do_older_cats_play_with_kittens\" title=\"How do older cats play with kittens?\">How do older cats play with kittens?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-i-do-if-my-cat-plays-too-rough-with-a-kitten\/#Can_a_cat_hurt_a_kitten_while_playing\" title=\"Can a cat hurt a kitten while playing?\">Can a cat hurt a kitten while playing?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-i-do-if-my-cat-plays-too-rough-with-a-kitten\/#Is_it_OK_for_an_adult_cat_to_play_with_a_kitten\" title=\"Is it OK for an adult cat to play with a kitten?\">Is it OK for an adult cat to play with a kitten?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-i-do-if-my-cat-plays-too-rough-with-a-kitten\/#Is_my_cat_attacking_or_playing_with_kitten\" title=\"Is my cat attacking or playing with kitten?\">Is my cat attacking or playing with kitten?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-i-do-if-my-cat-plays-too-rough-with-a-kitten\/#Why_does_my_older_cat_slap_my_kitten\" title=\"Why does my older cat slap my kitten?\">Why does my older cat slap my kitten?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-i-do-if-my-cat-plays-too-rough-with-a-kitten\/#How_do_I_get_my_older_cat_to_stop_attacking_my_kitten\" title=\"How do I get my older cat to stop attacking my kitten?\">How do I get my older cat to stop attacking my kitten?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-i-do-if-my-cat-plays-too-rough-with-a-kitten\/#Why_is_my_old_cat_hitting_my_new_cat\" title=\"Why is my old cat hitting my new cat?\">Why is my old cat hitting my new cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-i-do-if-my-cat-plays-too-rough-with-a-kitten\/#Should_I_let_my_cat_play_with_a_kitten\" title=\"Should I let my cat play with a kitten?\">Should I let my cat play with a kitten?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-i-do-if-my-cat-plays-too-rough-with-a-kitten\/#How_do_you_calm_a_cat_to_like_a_new_kitten\" title=\"How do you calm a cat to like a new kitten?\">How do you calm a cat to like a new kitten?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-i-do-if-my-cat-plays-too-rough-with-a-kitten\/#How_do_I_know_if_my_cat_is_playing_too_rough_with_my_kitten\" title=\"How do I know if my cat is playing too rough with my kitten?\">How do I know if my cat is playing too rough with my kitten?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-i-do-if-my-cat-plays-too-rough-with-a-kitten\/#How_long_will_it_take_a_cat_to_get_used_to_a_kitten\" title=\"How long will it take a cat to get used to a kitten?\">How long will it take a cat to get used to a kitten?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-i-do-if-my-cat-plays-too-rough-with-a-kitten\/#Is_my_cat_playing_or_fighting_with_my_kitten\" title=\"Is my cat playing or fighting with my kitten?\">Is my cat playing or fighting with my kitten?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-i-do-if-my-cat-plays-too-rough-with-a-kitten\/#Why_does_my_cat_play_so_aggressive_with_other_cats\" title=\"Why does my cat play so aggressive with other cats?\">Why does my cat play so aggressive with other cats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-i-do-if-my-cat-plays-too-rough-with-a-kitten\/#Is_it_normal_for_cats_to_growl_when_playing_with_other_cats\" title=\"Is it normal for cats to growl when playing with other cats?\">Is it normal for cats to growl when playing with other cats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-i-do-if-my-cat-plays-too-rough-with-a-kitten\/#How_do_you_fix_a_play_aggressive_cat\" title=\"How do you fix a play aggressive cat?\">How do you fix a play aggressive cat?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_I_do_if_my_cat_plays_too_rough_with_a_kitten\"><\/span>What do I do if my cat plays too rough with a kitten?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Keep an eye on them, and if he overdoes, separate them gently. Dont do big fuss, have perhaps a hand between them and shove him gently aside with the hand if he overdoes. Its OK! They are learning from each other!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_my_older_cat_playing_or_fighting_with_kitten\"><\/span>Is my older cat playing or fighting with kitten?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>If your cats&#8217; bodies are relaxed or their ears are pointed forward, they&#8217;re likely just playing. If your cats flatten their ears, hold their ears back, or puff up their fur or tails, this is a sign that they&#8217;re fighting, not playing.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_an_adult_cat_hurt_a_kitten_while_playing\"><\/span>Can an adult cat hurt a kitten while playing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While <b>it is rare for an adult cat to attack a kitten outright, it is safer always to supervise the interactions at first. Not only can you prevent your older cat from hurting your kitten, you can also prevent a kitten that is too boisterous and playful making a serious nuisance of itself with a sedate older cat.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_older_cat_keep_hitting_my_kitten\"><\/span>Why does my older cat keep hitting my kitten?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Your older cat may have a period of time when it tries to establish a hierarchy with the new kitten. Your older cat may hiss and swat at the kitten when the newcomer does something unfavorable. This is completely normal and as long as it is just hissing and swatting, do your best to not interfere.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_my_cat_to_play_gentle_with_a_kitten\"><\/span>How do I get my cat to play gentle with a kitten?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It&#8217;s common for kittens and young cats to engage in rough, active play because <b>feline play can consist of mock aggression. Many cats retain this kitten-like behavior well into adulthood. Cats stalk, chase, pounce, swat, kick, scratch and bite each otherall in good fun.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_cat_playing_rough_with_my_kitten\"><\/span>Why is my cat playing rough with my kitten?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To avoid aggression between household cats, <b>steer your cat&#8217;s playful behavior towards interactive toys. However, if your cat is still attacking the other cat, intercept the behavior or separate the cats during high play times. This is especially important if the other cat is showing signs of stress or fear.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_stop_my_cat_from_playing_too_rough_with_other_cats\"><\/span>How do I stop my cat from playing too rough with other cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Play aggression or mock fighting is a normal part of cat behavior. However, it can be hard to tell at times if your cats are playing or fighting. To determine if they are playing or fighting, observe their body language closely. Additionally, observe the nature of the fight.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_if_my_cat_is_playing_or_fighting_with_my_kitten\"><\/span>How do I know if my cat is playing or fighting with my kitten?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Happy, playful cats will often have their ears forward, upright or slightly back. However, <b>fighting kitties may have their ears turned back, often against their head. Aggressive kitties will often also stare at each other intensely, ready to jump into a scrap!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_normal_for_my_cat_and_kitten_to_wrestle\"><\/span>Is it normal for my cat and kitten to wrestle?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Play fighting is a normal healthy behaviour in which cats will chase each other, roll around and strike each other with their paws. Play fighting is silent, the biting is gentle, causes no injury or pain and the claws are typically retracted. Play fighting should be disrupted if it accelerates into hostility.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_let_my_kitten_and_cat_play_fight\"><\/span>Should I let my kitten and cat play fight?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Play is fun, it is good exercise, it allows cats to be cats, and it should not be discouraged! <b>If they&#8217;re &#8216;just playing&#8217;, let them do their thing!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_older_cats_play_with_kittens\"><\/span>How do older cats play with kittens?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It&#8217;s common for kittens and young cats to engage in rough, active play because feline play can consist of mock aggression. Many cats retain this kitten-like behavior well into adulthood. <b>Cats stalk, chase, pounce, swat, kick, scratch and bite each otherall in good fun.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_cat_hurt_a_kitten_while_playing\"><\/span>Can a cat hurt a kitten while playing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>By doing a slow integration procedure, with gradual amounts of exposure over a whole lot of days or even weeks, building up to full-time mingling, things will usually work out fine. <b>A kitten under 16 weeks old is a baby, physically weak, and can easily be hurt by an older cat<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_OK_for_an_adult_cat_to_play_with_a_kitten\"><\/span>Is it OK for an adult cat to play with a kitten?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While it may be fun when you have a tiny kitten, it becomes painful and dangerous as your kitten grows up. <b>Do not try to pet your cat when he&#8217;s in play mode<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_my_cat_attacking_or_playing_with_kitten\"><\/span>Is my cat attacking or playing with kitten?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>If your cats&#8217; bodies are relaxed or their ears are pointed forward, they&#8217;re likely just playing. If your cats flatten their ears, hold their ears back, or puff up their fur or tails, this is a sign that they&#8217;re fighting, not playing.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_older_cat_slap_my_kitten\"><\/span>Why does my older cat slap my kitten?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cats often swat, smack, swipe or bop each other with their paws. That&#8217;s <b>normal cat communication, even between longtime friends. If one cat comes too close for comfort or does something that the other doesn&#8217;t like Swat!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_my_older_cat_to_stop_attacking_my_kitten\"><\/span>How do I get my older cat to stop attacking my kitten?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>With these ideas in mind, here are the steps to resolveor, better yetavoid aggression between cats:<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Spay or neuter your pets.  <\/li>\n<li>Introduce cats slowly.  <\/li>\n<li>Make sure there are enough resources in the home to avoid feelings of mistrust and competition.  <\/li>\n<li>Make sure everyone is getting enough play time.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_old_cat_hitting_my_new_cat\"><\/span>Why is my old cat hitting my new cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>PREVENT TERRITORIALITY The key to successfully introducing a cat to a multi-cat household is to <b>prevent aggression. In most instances of territorial aggression, one cat &#8211; often the new arrival &#8211; becomes the aggressor and repeatedly attacks one or more of its feline house mates.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_let_my_cat_play_with_a_kitten\"><\/span>Should I let my cat play with a kitten?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In most cases, it&#8217;s easy to teach your kitten or young adult cat that rough play isn&#8217;t acceptable. Follow these tips to keep playtime fun: <b>Play with your kitten at least two to three times a day (ideally for 15 minutes at a time) using interactive toys.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_calm_a_cat_to_like_a_new_kitten\"><\/span>How do you calm a cat to like a new kitten?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Introductions are best done calmly and slowly. So making sure your older cat has had time to unruffle after a bad first encounter is useful. <b>Pheromone sprays or diffusers can help some cats if they seem unsettled<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_if_my_cat_is_playing_too_rough_with_my_kitten\"><\/span>How do I know if my cat is playing too rough with my kitten?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Adult cats playing with kittens will wrestle them on to their back, and they will also sometimes bite (not hard) and even lock jaws in simulated fighting but it should not get to a point where either cat is being seriously hurt, frightened screaching, chunks of fur pulled out or blood drawn: at such a level it is very <\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_will_it_take_a_cat_to_get_used_to_a_kitten\"><\/span>How long will it take a cat to get used to a kitten?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It can take <b>several weeks to several months for a cat to get used to a new kittenand even longer for them to become friends. Some cats will learn to tolerate a newcomer, but may never be interested in playing or napping together. In other cases, the cat will take to the kitten right away.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_my_cat_playing_or_fighting_with_my_kitten\"><\/span>Is my cat playing or fighting with my kitten?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Adult cats playing with kittens will wrestle them on to their back, and they will also sometimes bite (not hard) and even lock jaws in simulated fighting but it should not get to a point where either cat is being seriously hurt, frightened screaching, chunks of fur pulled out or blood drawn: at such a level it is very <\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_cat_play_so_aggressive_with_other_cats\"><\/span>Why does my cat play so aggressive with other cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Play Aggression It&#8217;s common for kittens and young cats to engage in rough, active play because <b>all feline play consists of mock aggression. Cats stalk, chase, sneak, pounce, swat, kick, scratch, ambush, attack and bite each otherall in good fun. If they&#8217;re playing, it&#8217;s reciprocal. They change roles frequently.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_normal_for_cats_to_growl_when_playing_with_other_cats\"><\/span>Is it normal for cats to growl when playing with other cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If they groom each other, cuddle with each other, or generally live peacefully together, they&#8217;re likely just playing. However, <b>some cats may feel bullied or tense around each other because they&#8217;re fighting, not playing. In those situations, they may avoid each other, or even hiss or growl when the other is near.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_fix_a_play_aggressive_cat\"><\/span>How do you fix a play aggressive cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Providing ample opportunities for self-play, interactive play with owners, and social play with other cats may aid greatly in reducing or eliminating inappropriate play with owners. Successful interactive toys include wiggling ropes, wands, dangling toys, and items that are thrown or rolled for the cat to chase.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What do I do if my cat plays too rough with a kitten?Is my older cat playing or fighting with kitten?Can an adult cat hurt a kitten while playing?Why does my older cat keep hitting my kitten?How do I get my cat to play gentle with a kitten?Why is my cat playing&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-157620","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-pet-care"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/157620"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=157620"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/157620\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=157620"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=157620"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=157620"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}