I got Dunkey when he was two days old. Tomorrow, he will be two weeks old (I’ve never hand-reared a kitten before. I’m not even a “cat person”. I have Betta fish!). The past few days, however, while being bottle fed, if I dont squeeze it enough so that he gets what he wants (I’ve made it so that only a few drops come out when overturned), he becomes aggressive! He’ll grab at the bottle and growl when he doesn’t get what he wants.
The vet told me that single, hand-reared kittens often have behavioral problems because the mother isn’t there to discipline them. Being his mother, and seeing as though he is almost to that pivotal point in his life where his personality is formed, I need some advice.
Anyone else ever had this problem? He is fed and toileted every two hours. He is peeing and pooping regularly, in a healthy way.
I’ll give him to my mom to cuddle, and he’s an angel. When I have him, it’s almost as if he thinks I’m just a food dispensary! Even when he’s had his fill, he’ll want more, no matter what. He’ll calm down and snuggle eventually. He’s a loud purrer, and loves to snuggle in my hair. But there are times I think he’s had enough food, and should be good enough to chill the hell out, but continues to cry.
What do I do?!