Herding cats Or rather, herding one cat.

I've discovered over the past week or so that looking after a hyperactive kitten can be quite a draining experience. At times Milly can become so involved in her favourite activities that she gets kind of anti-social. Like when she insists on using feet for target practice - it is very hard to concentrate on other things (like cooking) while she is sinking her claws and teeth into my big toe.

The trick appears to be letting her continue on with it until she gets bored. Unfortunately this tactic requires nerves (and toes) of steel, and there have been a few times when I've given in to temptation and tried to get her to stop, which only makes her continue, but with much more energy.

In time she'll settle down a bit I'm sure. A few people have told me that when a kitten does something naughty you have to give her a little squirt with a water bottle, and eventually she'll learn not to be naughty. I have tried this - so far it seems she has learnt very well that the water bottle is to be avoided. I don't see her associating nefarious activities with the water bottle though - she's just learnt not to do them when the bottle's nearby...  ¶ 11:26 AM