My Cat Bites Me - Why?

Ow! Your feline just sunk her sharp little teeth into you. Reasons for why your cat bites you are discussed below.

Your cat could be frightened. A kid could be pulling the cat's tail. An unfamiliar person may have tried to pick the cat up. Cats bite to protect themselves.

Cats often bite when they are playing. You may be strolling across the room and suddenly have a 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. Help your cat release energy by playing chase and pounce with cat toys that have long poles so your hands don't 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 kitties bite to, believe it or not, show love. Cats bite each other lightly to demonstrate their affection for each other, and your cat may be giving you love cat-style. Some cats will also bite gently while they are licking you. The cat is really grooming you, and it is normal for cats to softly bite when they are grooming each other.

A cat may bite to let you know that they want to be left alone for awhile. You might be petting your cat and listening to her purr when she suddenly bites you to make you stop the petting. Cats usually will give signals that they have had enough before they bite such as laying back their ears or making circles with their tails.

Feeling pain can lead a cat to bite. If your cat bites and you do not know the reason, see a vet to make sure that there is not a physical cause.

Playing with small kittens with their mother present can get you bitten as mama cats protect their offspring. Generally, the mama cat will stop biting when the kittens get older.

You should now 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.