Cat Behavior - Do You Know Why Your Cat Bites?

Ow! Your cat just attacked you, and those tiny teeth are very sharp. Read on for some reasons why your cat bites you.

Your cat may be afraid. A kid could be pulling the cat's tail. Or, maybe an unfamiliar person is tried to pick up the cat. Cats often will bite for protection.

Cats often bite when they are playing. You may be strolling across the room and suddenly have a toe attacked. Some cats hate to get their bellies tickled and will bite you. Even though biting is normal cat behavior, you most likely do not want your cat to be biting you or your family members. 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 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. The cat is really grooming you, and it is normal for cats to softly bite when they are grooming 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 usually will give signals that they have had enough before they bite such as laying back their ears or making circles with their tails.

Pain can cause cats 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.

Handling kittens in the presence of the mother cat can also get you bitten since cat mothers tend to be very protective of their offspring. Usually, the mama cat will quit biting as the kittens grow 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.