2006-06-10 17:29:43 · 13 answers · asked by morganmrapp 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
What we did when we got our kitten was to VERY, VERY gently tap him on the nose with our index finger and say "No bite!". It worked really well. My cat is now 11.5 years old and he never bites, not ever. The only thing he'll do if he feels really annoyed is open his mouth and gently put his teeth around a finger, but never bite down.
2006-06-10 17:34:51 · answer #1 · answered by Niki 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi! I tried the nice things..."no-no, don't bite" and this didn't seem to impress my male kitten at all... I tried the tap on the nose or the flick of his hear... these didn't work either. So, one day, while in the midst of a nap (mine), he bit my nose! I was so miffed, startled and hurt.....that I picked him up and bit (gently) his ear!! He yowled and sulked for an hour or so, but he has never bitten me or anyone again and he's 9 years old now. Cats and other animals are a bit like people....what works for some doesn'e phase others. It's trial and error. After we are in training for awhile we usually figure it out ... making them feel incredibly accomplished!!!
2006-06-11 00:41:55 · answer #2 · answered by suzanalmt 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My cat bit allot when he was a kitten too but he has grown out of it a fair bit now. As animals do not understand abuse to smack or even tap a cat on the nose will achieve nothing, simply make a loud noise or growl at them when they do this as they do not like sudden noises and will eventually get the message.
2006-06-11 07:04:58 · answer #3 · answered by chikkylast 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cats do NOT understand english I have 8 and when they'd bite I make a loud howling noise. They understand none english noises ( make it sound like them when they cry) they will stop to look at you and then understand that it hurts.. I have 8 and none of them bite
2006-06-11 22:58:26 · answer #4 · answered by z_ballerina15 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he is teething, it just needs to take its course. If it really bothers you or is something other than teething, GENTLY hold the scruff of his neck and put him on his back. Stare him down until he looks away. By doing so, you are asserting your position as alpha and letting him know the behavior will not be tolerated.
2006-06-11 01:15:10 · answer #5 · answered by shasser2 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry this is normal for kittens and cats to do. Just keep your fingers, toes,ect. out of his mouth. Not being snotty just that is how they play and how they learn ti catch dinner in the wild.
2006-06-11 00:35:32 · answer #6 · answered by cyndybiautch 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When he tries to bite you...redirect his attention to a toy. He will eventually learn your hand is not a toy.
2006-06-11 00:32:20 · answer #7 · answered by zenkitty27 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This may sound cruel and/or nasty. But once we had just taken my puppy out of the bath [which she hated] and so [duh!] I had to pick her up [which she hates, as well]. Then, she decides to bite me and I almost drop her. Then I bit her back [on the ear] and she never bit ME again!
2006-06-11 00:43:22 · answer #8 · answered by CrazyIdea#3 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
how old is it? could be teething. it should stop when it's adult teeth grow in;however, my old tom is 9 years old and still like to chew(not biting hard) when i play with him
2006-06-11 00:39:11 · answer #9 · answered by oldguy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try getting something nasty tasting. Like nail polish remover or they have special sprays at pet stores for puppies that are teething.
2006-06-11 01:13:09 · answer #10 · answered by Ashley 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋