Is it normal for a kitten to want to bite all of the time?

Question

My little brother's cat bites all of the time. Is that normal?

Answer 1

Sure, it is, they will grow out of this, it is just playing or teething, it will grow out of this. Keep some kitty crunchies around along with kitten food. Have toys too that don't have strings on it or parts that can be chewed off and swallowed and choke on, little balls to chase are good for them. Mine grew out of chewing, But never grew out of swollowing strings!

Answer 2

Yes & no. It's a sign of agressive behaviour as well as the kitten's teething. Spraying the kitten with water from a squirt bottle will help. Smacking the kitten on the head or near the tail won't work. That'll just teach the cat that hands are for hurting, not petting & loving. He needs to get the kitten a few soft toys, like old stuffed animals, to play with. My older cat who's 5, still bites on occasion. Since she was already an adult when I got her, I'm working hard to get her to stop biting me altogether.

Answer 3

for kittens it's normal, especially if they are teathing. My cat is over a year old and he still bites. But they are playfull bites, we've taught him the difference. He also does "love bites" especially when your holding him and petting him. he'll bite and hold onto you. It doesn't hurt, but it's his way of showing he doesn't want you to stop or let go. If your bothering him or annoying him, he'll bite harder.

But if the kitten is biting hard, and it's hurting you and your little brother, I would talk to your vet.

Answer 4

It's abnormal if he's always angry. It could mean that he needs special attention paid to his socialization.

Normal reasons for a kitten to bite are teething, and just plain bursting with healthy kitten energy. I had a tabby kitten that I could "box" with.

Answer 5

If its a kitten its probably teething just like a baby would and cats lose there baby teeth just like people do so the kitten will grow out of it.

Answer 6

Yes with some kittens. Best not to encourage the behavior. Don't rub his belly, that will encourage him to bite. Then give it time and it will stop.

Answer 7

That's how cats play, kittens are more prone to bite. It'll stop.

Answer 8

yes it is normal what you need to do is get it some toy mice balls, cat nip, when the kitten stars to bite give him/her the toy to distract what it is doing, and say no. they will learn to play and bite on their toys and not you be consistant. do not punish kitty just wants to play.

Answer 9

Yes

Answer 10

if it is a young cat it might be teething. if it continues this habit see a vet about the condition.