Okay I think I have this question right: Why does my cat bite me when I pat it?
Yes?
If that is the question, the answer is as follows:
1. Cats are lone animals who do not let anything else groom them.
2. The only time cats allow something else to groom them is when they are kittens (their mother) and when they are mating (their mate).
3. A cat, in the wild, will attack anything that attempts to groom it or interact in an intimate way.
4. With domestic cats we effectively keep them as kittens for the rest of their lives by constantly grooming them. They associate grooming with being submissive and most cats don't have a problem with that.
5. The problem arises in two ways:
a. The cat becomes aroused and bites because that's what its natural instinct is when mating. This can easily be changed by monitoring your cats behaviour when stroking it. If it starts 'paddling' its back feet or chewing at the air, stop stroking and you won't get bitten.
b. The second problem is when the cat is being patted/petted/groomed and is in 'kitten' mode and it suddenly realises that it is an adult and is in a very submissive position. It then reacts the way it would in the wild by lashing out at the thing that is 'threatening' it. Also very easily solved. Only pat the cat when it is relaxed and not eating, or active in any way. Watch for signs of aggression and stop as soon as there is any sign that it is no longer enjoying the interaction. It sometimes helps to stop earlier so the cat knows that it'll never get to the anger point. If you follow these steps you should be able to slowly build up the amount of time the cat will allow you to pet it for.
2006-06-06 22:01:14
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answered by nagaqueen13 3
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2016-10-30 08:00:05
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answered by ? 4
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I hope you me FEED it?
My cat bites me if I walk past her dish without feeding her. Maybe your cat is being playful or is biting you because it thinks that you are after it's food.
Maybe if the question was worder better, the answers could be better.
2006-06-06 08:56:30
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answered by MISS B.ITCH 5
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You peed a cat? I would think that would hurt coming out.
Please learn to spell. Do it for the cats of the world.
2006-06-06 08:53:54
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answered by blacksunshn 3
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my cat would bite you too if you say peed on it lol
2006-06-06 10:48:18
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answered by angelwithdirtywings2002 3
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A gentle bite by a cat is a meant as a gesture of play.It is inviting you to play.
2006-06-06 09:12:50
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answered by stratmanreturns 5
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You peed on your cat? Harsh!
2006-06-06 08:53:02
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answered by Andr 4
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its purely out of affection - when my cat is being petted, and he's rubbing his head on my hand - he's drooling and also nips my fingers and if I'm not out of bed fast enough in the mornings to feed him, he's under the duvet biting my toes - not hard but just enough to say "hey! feed me now!"
2006-06-06 20:47:55
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answered by dylan 2
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You peed on your cat? no wonder he bit you.
2006-06-06 08:52:45
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answered by scallywag 3
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Thanks for the laugh; maybe you should've paid attention in school. Why are you peeing on your cat? Maybe if you didn't pee on your cat, it wouldn't bite you. Just a suggestion.
2006-06-06 08:58:48
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answered by ororoweather 1
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