My kitten suckles on my arm and cries. How can I stop this behavior?

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Hi, I got my kitten on 10/7 and the owner claimed he was at least 7 weeks. I am starting to feel that she mislead me on his age and that he was separated from his mother too early. He has a habit of wanting to suckle on my arm & shirt. When I try to stop him he cries for 30+ mins and throws a fit. What should I do? I work about 50 hours a week so I try to spend as much time with him as I can. I plan to get another kitten to help keep him company later this week. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered

Linda G, MS, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello, & thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. It is possible that Han was weaned too early, but we really do not know why some kittens persist in this behavior. Removing the kitten from you is the first step, but you should try to engage the kitten with play when you do so. A laser light or a feather toy for a few minutes might take his mind off of you. Feeder toys, small balls that you can fill with kibble or treats, that a kitten can roll & chase, will engage him, as well. Adopting another kitten is a very good idea. Cats often are thought of as solitary creatures, but they certainly will keep each other entertained throughout the day. Take care.

My kitten suckles on my arm and cries. How can I stop this behavior?

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