Play Soothing Music

Many times, kittens may act hyper as a result of uncertainty or fear, which can be caused by being in a new home, sharing this new home with strange new cats and people, or other stimulants in the environment.

After giving your kitten her own safe space, consider playing some music at a low volume. Stick with easy listening, instrumental, or classical music, as these are likely to soothe your kitten’s nerves just as music soothes yours.

Or, you can consider trying something like David Teie’s “Music for Cats,” which was composed with the help of researchers and scientists who worked on figuring out what sounds would work best at helping kitties feel at ease. Unlike music for humans, songs that are specifically written with cats in mind might be more effective at getting your hyper little furry friend to mellow out.

Play Appropriately

Playtime is necessary for developing kittens. They absolutely need to be able to let out their energy in a fun and positive way, and they will use every play session as an opportunity to practice their hunting skills. Plus, play is a great form of exercise, and as your kitten grows and becomes more coordinated, she’ll want to practice using her new abilities to climb, jump, stalk, and explore. While you can give your kitten time to play on her own, spending time every day playing with your pet will also help her release more energy and avoid boredom and loneliness.

Sharing numerous play sessions with your hyperactive kitten throughout the day is a great way to bond with her while helping her release excessive energy. The games you play should mimic hunting, so use toys like wands with feathers at the end or stuffed mice that will get your kitten’s attention and inspire her natural predatory skills. Challenge your kitten while you play, but also let her win so that she has the thrill of taking down her prey, even if it’s only in her imagination.

A warmup and cooldown is necessary during each play session. The cooldown, in particular, will signal to your kitten that it’s time to slow things down and relax. Start moving the toy more slowly and let your kitten chase it without as much energy behind her movements so that she can understand that it’s time to wind down. If this doesn’t work, though, toss a ball or other toy that she can safely play with on her own to tire herself out.

As the play session comes to a close when you see your kitten beginning to get tired of the game, let her cool down and then give her food. You can even let her catch her toy before giving her food to really mimic the act of hunting. Instinctively, your kitten will want to eat a meal, clean herself, and take a nap. All you have to do at that point is put any potentially dangerous toys away and let her go to sleep. Do this before bed at night so that she can go to sleep when you do.

Remember, don’t let your kitten nibble on or scratch your hands and fingers, as this habit will be a hard one to break if she starts to think that hands are toys.

Provide Cat Trees, Scratching Posts, and a Great View

Be sure to give your kitten scratching posts, a cat tree or two to climb up and perch herself on, and a window to look out of so that she can view the world outside. These activities will help her release energy in positive, non-destructive ways, and she’ll also have little spots around the house that she can claim as her own, which will make her happy.

In addition to scratchers and trees, you can also find wall perches and window perches that will give your kitten the chance to climb up to a high spot so she can check out her surroundings. Cat condos are also a great choice because your kitten can play inside the hideaway with her toys, and you can also use it for interactive play, letting your kitten hide inside the condo while you dangle a toy outside the opening so she can pounce at it.

All of these products are designed to help you enrich your kitten’s environment and make it more interesting and fun. As she explores and plays, she’ll let out her energy, and once she needs to recharge or she is ready to eat, she’ll settle down.

Let Your Kitten Explore the Outdoors Safely

If you think your kitten is hyper because she has a lot of energy and she’s bored with being in the house, letting her explore the great outdoors in your own backyard for a little while might be just what she needs.

Whether you build or purchase an outdoor catio, or you buy a large outdoor enclosure for cats, you can sit outside with your kitten while she enjoys the fresh air and sunshine, watches the birds and insects, and finds exciting new ways to release her energy.

We can’t stress this enough: if your cat is spending time outside, you need to be there to supervise and ensure she remains safe and secure at all times!

Try Puzzle Toys

Puzzle toys are a great way for kittens to get some physical exercise, but they’ll also be getting a mental workout as well. With these toys, you can hide treats strategically, so your pet will be required to work a bit to figure out how to get to them. Also, this type of toy can grab your hyper kitten’s attention, and once she smells the treats inside, she’ll need to use her energy to figure out the puzzle and get to those yummy treats.

There are many different puzzle toys to choose from, so you can find a few that are sure to keep your energetic fur baby entertained for a while as she “hunts” for her “prey.” And after she’s done hunting down the treats, your kitten might even be ready for a nap.

Extra perk: Once your kitten has grown into an adult cat, you can continue using these toys to help her stay active and reduce boredom.

Give Feline Pheromones a Try

Feline pheromone products, such as diffusers and sprays, contain synthetic pheromones that mimic those that are released by cats. They can be used in your furry friend’s environment to help reduce stress and anxiety, as well as promote a sense of calm. So, it might be worth giving these products a try if you have a hyper kitten.

Just be sure to purchase high-quality products from trusted brands, and check the ingredients list so you can avoid unwanted extras like essential oils that might be harmful to felines.