He is 14 weeks old and when you stroke him he just tries to bite and scratch. He also bites my feet when I've got no shoes on. He didn't used to do it - just started a few weeks ago.
2006-06-30 00:57:01 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
Part of growing up I'm afraid. Kittens, like all animals, learn through play, not only hunting skills but their place in the social order (albiet a limited order, domestic cats prefer much smaller prides compared to the big moggies). Our two were from a litter of three and used to get in some right ding-dongs !
Is he alone or do you have another cat ? If he's alone he will consider you part of his social group and, until proven, will regard you as an equal.
Play with him by all means but if he bites to hurt, chastise him with either a firm No and a light tap or a squirt from a water bottle. After a while he'll get it into his kitty-brain that biting will bring out the bottle to the point that just showing it will do the trick.
That said, don't confuse him by telling him off one moment and then encouraging on another when it doesn't hurt too much - set limits.
As for the feet thing, a lot of cats and kittens do that, try and distract them with another toy - laser dots are superb - or wear slippers. Mind you, one moment they're chewing on your toes, the next they're running up and gripping onto your bare leg with claws !!!!
One final point, cats do teethe and do like to chew on things to lossen and remove their back teeth. We heard a horrible grinding noise coming from our tortie which stopped when she spat out two molars !!!!
2006-06-30 01:25:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 9⤊ 2⤋
Kittens go through teething too, and it's relatively harmless and short-lasting compared puppies. They also seem to be incredibly attracted to feet, socks and shoes - especially smelly ones. If you don't want him to bite your feet, rub your toes with Vicks Vapo Rub. It will also get rid of toenail fungus. What's the worst that can happen? Your toes will have a faint menthol-eucalyptus smell. Permanent teeth start to come in at around 5-6 months.
After that he will continue to bite your hand if he thinks you are playing with him...... little love bites and a bit of kicking if you tease him by scratching his belly.
2006-06-30 01:17:30 · answer #2 · answered by Zelda Hunter 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I take from your post that the cat is a male. Sometimes, the males can get aggressive early on and start biting and spraying all over the place. The kitten will probably be too young, but I think you can get him neutered at 6 months (forgive me if this isn't correct - speak to your vet for exact figures). I hear from others that this mellows them out considerably.
2006-06-30 01:00:57 · answer #3 · answered by Disgruntled Biscuit 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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How can I stop my kitten biting?
He is 14 weeks old and when you stroke him he just tries to bite and scratch. He also bites my feet when I've got no shoes on. He didn't used to do it - just started a few weeks ago.
2015-08-26 14:59:20 · answer #4 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most kittens go thru this phase. My 2 month old is going thru it now (just as my other 2 cats have). Yours will eventually get over it. I usually don't mind it when Buttons nibbles on my fingers, but when he starts getting carried away and putting real pressure behind it, I'll (gently) pluck him in the nose until he stops. I've also tried placing one of his paws into his own mouth and (gently) clamping it shut until he's biting himself. Believe me, he doesn't like that. It seems to work, at least in the short term.
2006-06-30 06:12:09 · answer #5 · answered by mogwai_b4_midnite 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
During cats 14th weeks they start biting. I don't know why. It will go away in a few weeks. For now point and say no to the cat. Hope this works.
2006-06-30 01:01:52 · answer #6 · answered by kirbmister 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I found the best way of curing any nasty habit, to have a plastic bottle with a spray attachment on, filled with water and fired at the cat/dog at the offending moment, over time, just lifting the bottle will be a deterrent.This sharp shock works for me, without being violent, or cruel. similarly, rewarding them with a treat when they do something right will encourage good behavior.
2006-07-01 00:34:26 · answer #7 · answered by l 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An advice I found on the internet - it is ridiculous, but it works, I just can't quote the site - hiss at him. The way a cat hisses at another. I think you will find out how aggressively by trial and error :)
If the kitten accepts you as a surrogate parent, s/he is more likely to obey you.
2006-06-30 00:59:48 · answer #8 · answered by AlphaOne_ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He is playing; give him catnip m ice, and soft things so he can play and bite them- he could also be teething. Balls of wool are ok but make sure he cant get tangled up Table tennis balls on a hard floor will keep him busy for hours!! Cuddle him a lot and let him know you love him (and have him neutered to prove it)!!!
2006-06-30 06:45:11 · answer #9 · answered by k0005kat@btinternet.com 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its called be a happy cat owner. Kittens/cats they play, bite, & scratch. It is part of them growing up.
2006-06-30 01:05:51 · answer #10 · answered by GRUMPY 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋