Every time i start petting him when he rubs on me, He starts biting me. I cant get him to stop.
2006-06-30 10:00:59 · 42 answers · asked by jaimie 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
It's called a love bite. He's not trying to hurt you...some cats just do it too hard.
They do it b/c it's considered grooming. They groom each other out of love, so he's doing it to you even though you have no fur (and are more sensitive to pain).
Don't punish him for doing it!
2006-06-30 10:01:50 · answer #1 · answered by Corn_Flake 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
The cat is either playing with you or does not feel like being pet right now. Don't be afraid and jump when the cat does it. The cat will only learn to intimidate you. Let the cat bite your hand etc and do not move or play back and try and fight back. My cat likes playing like this.
2006-07-07 07:50:49 · answer #2 · answered by Meow 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've heard that some cats can get over stimulated by the action of being petted, so they ask you to stop by biting. In fact, I have a big, fat cat that has been doing this since he was a kitten. I asked my vet about it and that is what he told me. Hope this helps!
2006-06-30 10:03:34 · answer #3 · answered by TravelGal31 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does he seem afraid of you or does he purr, roll around, and blink at you? If he doesn't seem afraid of you, he may be trying to show affection. Cats often bite as part of play. As anyone who has ever watched kittens playing knows, sometimes they play rough. Fortunately, it's possible to teach them not to bite. It just takes a little patience and consistency. Mother cats gently pop their kittens with a paw or make an irritated sound to let them know she's had enough. Following their lead, I say, "Ah! Don't!" in a stern but not overly harsh voice to let my cats know that I don't like it. It may take a few times, but they generally get the message before long.
2006-06-30 10:09:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some cats bit because that is there way that they love you to. I know it sounds silly but it's true! Also like humans sometimes cats just don't want to touched and they bite.
2006-06-30 10:02:59 · answer #5 · answered by Miss.Sunshine 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They really don't realize they are biting hard. It's a form of affection. You will know when your cat is being spiteful or just does not feel like being bothered. They will hiss at you and challenge you with an agitated tail wag and stare you down.
2006-06-30 10:06:07 · answer #6 · answered by I Speak TRUTH 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Love bites are common in cats. It's a sign of acceptance, but it can be painful. Try pulling on the scruff of his neck and lowering your head so your throat is not exposed. This is a sign of dominance. He might not get it right away, but keep trying. It's worked on my kittens.
2006-07-04 06:14:10 · answer #7 · answered by Mama23Girls 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He/She isn't doing it to be mean. What it is, is they're placing their scent on you, from a gland somewhere in their mouth, which marks you as being the property of that cat, and warns other cats to stay away. It's a similar thing to when a male cat sprays the curtains... it's just a way of establishing ownership.
2006-06-30 10:07:44 · answer #8 · answered by bloodline_down 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this is the things with cats. Cats are like bunnies. They dont care or love their owners. They only are nice when they get treats. Other than that they would love to be alone
2006-06-30 10:03:53 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
that is a form of kissing the cat gives a tiny bite then a lick
2006-06-30 10:02:42 · answer #10 · answered by jack jack 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋