{"id":86688,"date":"2022-04-22T12:05:24","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:05:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-kittens-get-calmer-with-age\/"},"modified":"2022-04-22T12:05:24","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:05:24","slug":"do-kittens-get-calmer-with-age","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-kittens-get-calmer-with-age\/","title":{"rendered":"Do kittens get calmer with age?"},"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\/do-kittens-get-calmer-with-age\/#Do_kittens_get_calmer_with_age\" title=\"Do kittens get calmer with age?\">Do kittens get calmer with age?<\/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\/do-kittens-get-calmer-with-age\/#At_what_age_does_a_kitten_mellow_out\" title=\"At what age does a kitten mellow out?\">At what age does a kitten mellow out?<\/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\/do-kittens-get-calmer-with-age\/#How_do_I_get_my_kitten_to_calm_down\" title=\"How do I get my kitten to calm down?\">How do I get my kitten to calm down?<\/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\/do-kittens-get-calmer-with-age\/#What_age_are_kittens_most_playful\" title=\"What age are kittens most playful?\">What age are kittens most playful?<\/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\/do-kittens-get-calmer-with-age\/#At_what_age_do_kittens_begin_to_calm_down\" title=\"At what age do kittens begin to calm down?\">At what age do kittens begin to calm down?<\/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\/do-kittens-get-calmer-with-age\/#Do_cats_get_calmer_as_they_get_older\" title=\"Do cats get calmer as they get older?\">Do cats get calmer as they get older?<\/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\/do-kittens-get-calmer-with-age\/#At_what_age_do_kittens_become_calmer\" title=\"At what age do kittens become calmer?\">At what age do kittens become calmer?<\/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\/do-kittens-get-calmer-with-age\/#How_do_you_calm_down_a_hyper_kitten\" title=\"How do you calm down a hyper kitten?\">How do you calm down a hyper 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\/do-kittens-get-calmer-with-age\/#What_age_do_kittens_misbehave_the_most\" title=\"What age do kittens misbehave the most?\">What age do kittens misbehave the most?<\/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\/do-kittens-get-calmer-with-age\/#How_long_do_kittens_play_before_they_get_tired\" title=\"How long do kittens play before they get tired?\">How long do kittens play before they get tired?<\/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\/do-kittens-get-calmer-with-age\/#At_what_age_do_kittens_calm_down\" title=\"At what age do kittens calm down?\">At what age do kittens calm down?<\/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\/do-kittens-get-calmer-with-age\/#Why_is_my_kitten_hyper\" title=\"Why is my kitten hyper?\">Why is my kitten hyper?<\/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\/do-kittens-get-calmer-with-age\/#What_age_is_a_kitten_most_hyper\" title=\"What age is a kitten most hyper?\">What age is a kitten most hyper?<\/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\/do-kittens-get-calmer-with-age\/#At_what_age_do_kittens_develop_their_personality\" title=\"At what age do kittens develop their personality?\">At what age do kittens develop their personality?<\/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\/do-kittens-get-calmer-with-age\/#At_what_age_do_kittens_start_to_mellow_out\" title=\"At what age do kittens start to mellow out?\">At what age do kittens start to mellow out?<\/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\/do-kittens-get-calmer-with-age\/#Do_cats_mellow_out_as_they_age\" title=\"Do cats mellow out as they age?\">Do cats mellow out as they age?<\/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\/do-kittens-get-calmer-with-age\/#Do_cats_get_nicer_with_age\" title=\"Do cats get nicer with age?\">Do cats get nicer with age?<\/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\/do-kittens-get-calmer-with-age\/#Do_cats_change_their_behavior_as_they_get_older\" title=\"Do cats change their behavior as they get older?\">Do cats change their behavior as they get older?<\/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\/do-kittens-get-calmer-with-age\/#Do_cats_get_less_affectionate_when_they_get_older\" title=\"Do cats get less affectionate when they get older?\">Do cats get less affectionate when they get older?<\/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\/do-kittens-get-calmer-with-age\/#What_age_do_kittens_start_calming_down\" title=\"What age do kittens start calming down?\">What age do kittens start calming down?<\/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\/do-kittens-get-calmer-with-age\/#At_what_age_do_kittens_stop_being_cuddly\" title=\"At what age do kittens stop being cuddly?\">At what age do kittens stop being cuddly?<\/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\/do-kittens-get-calmer-with-age\/#Why_is_my_kitten_extremely_hyper\" title=\"Why is my kitten extremely hyper?\">Why is my kitten extremely hyper?<\/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\/do-kittens-get-calmer-with-age\/#How_do_you_discipline_a_hyper_kitten\" title=\"How do you discipline a hyper kitten?\">How do you discipline a hyper kitten?<\/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\/do-kittens-get-calmer-with-age\/#At_what_age_are_kittens_the_craziest\" title=\"At what age are kittens the craziest?\">At what age are kittens the craziest?<\/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\/do-kittens-get-calmer-with-age\/#Do_kittens_grow_out_of_bad_behavior\" title=\"Do kittens grow out of bad behavior?\">Do kittens grow out of bad behavior?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_kittens_get_calmer_with_age\"><\/span>Do kittens get calmer with age?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There&#8217;s no specific age when kittens start to calm down, but <b>cats become more mellow as they age. By the time your kitten begins transitioning from teenager (starting around 6 months) to full adult (1 year and up), they should start becoming calmer.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"At_what_age_does_a_kitten_mellow_out\"><\/span>At what age does a kitten mellow out?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Kittens often settle down or decrease their excessive activity levels when they are <b>between the ages of eight and twelve months. Around the 10th week, a kitten begins to show signs of activity, which can last until the first birthday. Other cats, on the other hand, mature before their first year.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_my_kitten_to_calm_down\"><\/span>How do I get my kitten to calm down?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Tips for How to Calm a Kitten Down<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Create a Regular Playtime.<\/li>\n<li>Provides Lots of Places to Play.<\/li>\n<li>Create a Kitten Space.<\/li>\n<li>Don&#8217;t Use Your Hands and Feet.<\/li>\n<li>Mimic Their Hunting Instincts.<\/li>\n<li>Try Lots of Different Toys.<\/li>\n<li>Have a Warm Up and Cool Down.<\/li>\n<p>02-Feb-2021<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_age_are_kittens_most_playful\"><\/span>What age are kittens most playful?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The youngest stage of a cat&#8217;s life is the kitten phase which spans from <b>0-6 months old. At this stage, they are the most curious and playful. They can often be found pouncing at your feet or pawing at objects.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"At_what_age_do_kittens_begin_to_calm_down\"><\/span>At what age do kittens begin to calm down?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>between 8-12 months<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_cats_get_calmer_as_they_get_older\"><\/span>Do cats get calmer as they get older?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Mature. As your cat grows older, you will start to see behavioral changes. <b>From 7-10 years of age, your cat begins to lose their drive to play and is less active. This is a normal shift in activity as your cat is comfortable in their environment and routine.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"At_what_age_do_kittens_become_calmer\"><\/span>At what age do kittens become calmer?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There&#8217;s no specific age when kittens start to calm down, but cats become more mellow as they age. <b>By the time your kitten begins transitioning from teenager (starting around 6 months) to full adult (1 year and up), they should start becoming calmer.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_calm_down_a_hyper_kitten\"><\/span>How do you calm down a hyper kitten?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>How to Calm a Crazy Kitten<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Appropriate Play. Play is a great way to help expend some of that boundless kitten energy, so be sure to plan several sessions a day.  <\/li>\n<li>Warming Up, Cooling Down.  <\/li>\n<li>Kitten Space.  <\/li>\n<li>Soothing Music.  <\/li>\n<li>Cat Trees, Scratching Posts, and Scenery.  <\/li>\n<li>Kitten Companion.  <\/li>\n<li>Plenty of Attention.<\/li>\n<p>13-May-2016<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_age_do_kittens_misbehave_the_most\"><\/span>What age do kittens misbehave the most?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>From <b>Ten to Fourteen Months is the Worst<\/b> This can vary, though, depending on the kitten. My orange tabby, Kirk, was actually closer to a year when I saw the adolescent changes in his behavior. However, ten months is the most common age.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_kittens_play_before_they_get_tired\"><\/span>How long do kittens play before they get tired?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How long do kittens play before they get tired? <b>15-30 minutes will usually do the job. Some cats require more, and some cats require less, though, so this comes down to each individual cat.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"At_what_age_do_kittens_calm_down\"><\/span>At what age do kittens calm down?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>How to Calm a Crazy Kitten<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Appropriate Play. Play is a great way to help expend some of that boundless kitten energy, so be sure to plan several sessions a day.  <\/li>\n<li>Warming Up, Cooling Down.  <\/li>\n<li>Kitten Space.  <\/li>\n<li>Soothing Music.  <\/li>\n<li>Cat Trees, Scratching Posts, and Scenery.  <\/li>\n<li>Kitten Companion.  <\/li>\n<li>Plenty of Attention.<\/li>\n<p>13-May-2016<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_kitten_hyper\"><\/span>Why is my kitten hyper?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>between 8-12 months<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_age_is_a_kitten_most_hyper\"><\/span>What age is a kitten most hyper?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>around 10 weeks old<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"At_what_age_do_kittens_develop_their_personality\"><\/span>At what age do kittens develop their personality?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Much of this &#8216;personality&#8217; development has already taken place before we get our kitten. For the cat, learning to enjoy the company of people takes place pretty early in its life  somewhere from about <b>three weeks to seven or eight weeks old<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"At_what_age_do_kittens_start_to_mellow_out\"><\/span>At what age do kittens start to mellow out?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There&#8217;s no specific age when kittens start to calm down, but <b>cats become more mellow as they age. By the time your kitten begins transitioning from teenager (starting around 6 months) to full adult (1 year and up), they should start becoming calmer.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_cats_mellow_out_as_they_age\"><\/span>Do cats mellow out as they age?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As your cat grows older, you will start to see behavioral changes. <b>From 7-10 years of age, your cat begins to lose their drive to play and is less active. This is a normal shift in activity as your cat is comfortable in their environment and routine.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_cats_get_nicer_with_age\"><\/span>Do cats get nicer with age?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Some cats will become more affectionate with age. They can soften and get more comfortable with you as they mature, and this is more likely with males that are neutered. But, it all depends on the personality and breed of the cat. Some will be soft little lapcats and others will remain more independent.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_cats_change_their_behavior_as_they_get_older\"><\/span>Do cats change their behavior as they get older?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Aging cats sometimes experience behavior changes such as forgetting where you put their litter box, being less active, and being more aggressive. If your older cat starts acting differently, it might be a sign of aging problems such as feline cognitive decline (FCD).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_cats_get_less_affectionate_when_they_get_older\"><\/span>Do cats get less affectionate when they get older?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>According to the kitten growth chart at Raising Happy Kittens, <b>your kitty may become less affectionate during this time. But not to worry. Usually, cats start to mature and settle down after the eighteen-month mark, and by her second birthday your kitty will be fully grown into her adult personality.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_age_do_kittens_start_calming_down\"><\/span>What age do kittens start calming down?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>between 8-12 months<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"At_what_age_do_kittens_stop_being_cuddly\"><\/span>At what age do kittens stop being cuddly?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Much of this &#8216;personality&#8217; development has already taken place before we get our kitten. For the cat, learning to enjoy the company of people takes place pretty early in its life  somewhere from about <b>three weeks to seven or eight weeks old<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_kitten_extremely_hyper\"><\/span>Why is my kitten extremely hyper?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Just as in human children, kittens have a lot of energy simply because they are young. Their bodies and minds are growing, and everything is new to them. <b>Their curiosity and excitement about the world around them may manifest as hyperactivity. Again, this is nothing to be concerned about.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_discipline_a_hyper_kitten\"><\/span>How do you discipline a hyper kitten?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>between 8-12 months<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"At_what_age_are_kittens_the_craziest\"><\/span>At what age are kittens the craziest?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Generally, by <b>9 to 12 months old, the massive amount of enthusiasm has begun to settle, and a personality has become more apparent. Each cat differs individually with some being more playful and some lazier. However, these are some typical stages you&#8217;ll see as your frisky feline ages.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_kittens_grow_out_of_bad_behavior\"><\/span>Do kittens grow out of bad behavior?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Also, kittens play, eat, and rest similar to a toddler. Social play usually peaks at about 3 months of age. As they get to <b>4-9 months, they hit their teenage years. They may start to feel their natural predatory selves and the need to begin hunt and scavenge.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Do kittens get calmer with age?At what age does a kitten mellow out?How do I get my kitten to calm down?What age are kittens most playful?At what age do kittens begin to calm down?Do cats get calmer as they get older?At what age do kittens become calmer?How do you calm down a&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"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":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-86688","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/86688"}],"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\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=86688"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/86688\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=86688"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=86688"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=86688"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}