My Cat Bites Me - Why?
Wednesday, November 12th, 2008Ow! Your cat just attacked you, and those tiny teeth are very sharp. Below are some reasons why your cat bites you.
The cat might be afraid. Your kid might be pulling on the cat’s tail. An unfamiliar person may have tried to pick the cat up. Cats often will bite for protection.
Playing with you or other animals may lead a cat to bite. You might be walking across the room and suddenly feel your toe attacked. Some cats hate to have their bellies tickled and will bite your hand. Whilte biting is normal cat behavior, a bite to you or a family member is probably not what you would like. Give your cat exercise by playing chasing and pouncing games with cat toys with long poles so your hands will not get in the way. Don’t use your hand or other body part as the object to be chased as this cat training will only encourage biting.
Some felines actually bite to express their love. Cats bite each other lightly to demonstrate their affection for each other, and your cat may be giving you love cat-style. Cats may also give gentle bites while they are licking you. Actually, the cat is grooming you, and cats normally give gentle bites when they groom each other.
Cats bite to let you know that they have had enough attention for awhile. Your feline could be purring happily as you pet her and then bite you to get you to stop petting her. Cats generally will use body language that can tell you they have reached their limit before they actually bite by laying back their ears or creating circles with their tails.
Pain can cause cats to bite. If your cat suddenly starts biting for no apparent reason, get a vet exam to rule out any physical problems.
Handling small kittens in front of their mother can result in a bite since they are extremely protective of their young. Usually, the mama cat will quit biting as the kittens grow older.
Now, you should understand why your cat bites. By not playing aggressively with your cat, treating underlying medical conditions, and learning cat behavior secrets , you can reduce or eliminate the biting and enjoy your cat friend.
