Why does my cat bite me so much 4 no reason?

Question

He bites my toes, ankles, anything he can reach. He is also very loving and sweet, he rubbs against me all the time. But sometimes for no reason mostly in the mornings when im brushing my teeth or cooking. Is he bi-polar or does he just want attention?

Answer 1

When a cat rubs up against you it's a very positive thing for the cat.You should treat it as a positive thing as well. It has several meanings (depending on the situation)1 - he's giving you props for being his owner 2 - if you are in the room 1st and he comes in and you aren't moving then he'll rub up on you to say hi. 3 - it's his way of petting you. It all translates to love :) . Cats have several different bites: 1 for defense, 1 as a warning and1 when playing. When they go after feet they are usually playing or looking for attention.

Answer 2

I found this on a website when I wanted to know the answer to the same question. Hope it helps.


Not all kittens are biters, but it is a common problem. Most often, it's due to being separated from their litter too early. Kittens need to stay with their littermates until 12 weeks old to learn proper social boundaries. They learn that when they bite, the get bitten back. That usually is the end of bad biting habits. But there's a misconception that removing kittens from their litter at 8 weeks is okay, and kittens rarely have the healthy opportunity to stay with their litter until 12 weeks.

Biting can also be due to the fact that the kitten is teething. A kitten's permanent teeth will all be in by 5-6 months old or so, and biting may subside then. If you're sure your kitten is five months old, teething should be ending any time. You can provide her with soft rubber chew toys to see if that helps.

Even after teething is over, gum problems, like gingivitis, can also cause biting. Look at her gums. If there's any redness around the toothline, any sores in the mouth, or bad breath, have the kitten checked by a vet.

Another reason why kittens bite is because their owners play with them with their hands. The kitten tends to treat the hand as a toy. If you play with her with your hands, see if stopping that will help. Instead, use wands, feathers, and ribbons, etc., for interactive play. Teach her that it's okay to bite the toys, but that your hand is not one of them.

Cats can also bite for attention. Usually, this comes out of nowhere, when you're not showering them with petting. In these cases, never give in. Place the kitten in a room by herself (a bathroom works well), without making any kind of fuss. Remember, even negative attention is attention, so try not to scold her. Just put her on a quiet time out for about 15 minutes. She'll learn that biting gets her ignored rather than attended to. All my biters have learned using this method, in about 2 weeks. At the same time, locking her away for a few minutes will give her time to settle down and will break her train of thought, and when she comes out, she should have mellowed a bit.

Cats may also bite due to overstimulation. It's thought to be a physical problem in some cats. It's believed that the nerves along the back, the biggest and most sensitive nerve network, transmit the sense of touch to the brain more quickly than the brain can process the information it's receiving. This can be overwhelming and cause the kitten to lash out. It's also possible in some cases that the nerves are too sensitive and actually cause pain if petted too long, similar to when we scratch a mosquito be. It feels good at first but soon irritates. You can determine overstimulation aggression by reading the cat's body language before the biting begins. Overstimulated cats may hold their ears back, thrash their tails, give warning nips, howl or meow, twitch their backs, and have widened eyes. The best way to deal with overstimulation biting is to pet the cat only around the head and shoulder area. Leave the back, belly, and tail alone. If you begin to see any of the signs I mentioned above, stop petting.

Overall, kittens due tend to bite less frequently as they get older, due to their declining activity level. However, if you don't nip it in the bud, you could have a big bully on your hands! Hopefully, some of these suggestions will help eliminate biting.

Answer 3

If he nis not puncturing skin and it feels like a pinch, this is normal and you may or may not be able to untrain him. This is considered a "nip" or love bite. Keep in mind cats, especially smart ones will use their mouths and paws like hands. If he is hurting you, leaving marks, or brusing and puncturing the skin, this is NOT acceptable. You must sharply warn him against this so he doesn't get into a rough playing habits. What you use as the behaviour modification method is up to you. Sharp commands like "no bite" work with some, others need the water gun.

Answer 4

A bite on the ankle will get your attention better than rubbing on your leg. Your cat knows this!

Answer 5

My cat does the same thing he is very happy and rubs up against you and then the next thing you know he bites your finger. I think that cats do it get attention. My mom also thinks that when my cat grabs me with his paw he wants me to pet him a certain spot. So good luck. I guess we have to pay more attention to our cats.

Answer 6

A male will bite the female (not hard) for love or attention. They will grab onto the female's ears (just a little)

So it sounds like he is just looking for attention and getting a little too frisky, I don't think he means harm.

Answer 7

All cats do that. Just teach him these words. NO BITES ! He will soon learn. BUT they love to bite on soft flesh. Be careful, so he doesn't bite you. One lady got a massive infection from her cat and she almost died. Spent one whole week in the Hospital. Tell him NO BITES !!

Answer 8

I'm guessing that you got him when he was very young...I think he is very attached to you and needs you're undivided attention.
Cats have very different personalities they behave in weird ways sometimes... but after certain things are brought to our attention... we better understand them. They are fickle creatures somewhat like men!?!
I have 2 cats at this time, one of which nips and bites if she is held too much or petted and cuddled...she is not attached ...she is just too into herself ... hence her name is Little Witch...still love her though...somewhat?

Answer 9

My cat does that all the time. It is just his wild instincts showing through. He loves you, but wants to have fun. When my cat does that I play along with her, and let her bite. She never draws blood, because she knows where the line is.

Answer 10

It's just playful aggression, nothing personal.

It was probably not corrected when he was a kitten, but you can do it now.

When he does bite, immediately grab his neck, hold him down on the ground and say "NO!" loudly. That's dominate (parental) position to him, and he will stop doing it. (You might have to try it a couple of times for it to sink in though).