2006-08-30 00:02:00 · 31 answers · asked by kinga d 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
Any time, I mean _any_ time s/he bites, remove the hand / leg s/he has bitten and ignore her/him for a few seconds. If s/he persists, hiss at him (I know it sounds funny; but if the kitten will accept you as the senior cat, he is more likely to obey you; and the senior cat hisses). If possible, offer a toy s/he is allowed to bite (I got my kitten a toy that was almost as big as him - which he promptly outgrew, but he still uses it) that he is allowed to wrestle with.
The few times he still tries to bite (which doesn't happen, even in play, all that often now - he will play with my with my leg or hand under a cover, but as soon as they appear out of the cover, he will retract his claws and just smell them and look), I just get up and go out of the room. Depriving her or him of human attention is the most sever punishment, and the only one appropriate for attacking humans. If possible, close the door after you. That has had effect, after about 30 seconds, in the most boisterous energetic moods of my kitty.
I agree - no hitting. And you need to offer an alternative that is acceptable to you, because some behaviours are just necessary (I missed my kitten's teething period, he was still with his mom and sister back then, and I guess he learned from them). It goes for every behaviour you want to discourage in your cat - make it clear to them that it is unacceptable (loud noise; depriving of attention; hissing) - and offer an acceptable alternative.
2006-08-30 00:09:23 · answer #1 · answered by AlphaOne_ 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Very normal for a 12 week old baby. First tip, When he/she starts to bite, Offer a small cat toy thats soft something that they will enjoy chomping down on instead of your skin. If this doesnt help, Remove the cat from playtime. When he/she bites, place the kitten on the floor and totally ignore them. Lastly, Say No in a firm voice or even a sharp loud scream. Most cats freak out and they know that they have bitten to hard and will stop. Dont worry he/she will soon grow out of this stage.
2006-08-30 00:33:15 · answer #2 · answered by Kimberly B 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The kitten is teething. Sharply say "No" every time the kitten bites. It does not know any better at this age and if you are agressive and hit the cat, it could become nasty or avoid people. If you need to, a spray bottle of water is used to discourage bad behavior in cats. Just one spritz to the face usually gets their attention. Works well if they are scratching or spraying where they shouldn't be. You can also distract this behavior by offering a toy when it tries to bite.
2006-08-30 00:12:29 · answer #3 · answered by hazeleyedbeauty1967 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Your kitten is most likely teething. Don't hit it, instead just gentlt push it away whenever it trys to bite. Most kittens go through this phase, you can get toys thay the animal can chew on as well. It will pass.
2006-08-31 06:49:21 · answer #4 · answered by debzc 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's behavior definitely needs to modified. I'm not sure about training methods. I know of a product called "Bitter Apple" which comes in a spray bottle. It has a terrible taste/odor & is sprayed at the animal's nose/mouth area whenever a dastardly deed is done. It worked with a ferret I knew which had the same biting behavior.
2006-08-30 00:09:54 · answer #5 · answered by curiousgeorge 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its TEETHING; like babies, its gums are sore and its trying to relieve the pain; ever had toothache??? Then you know how your little mog feels. It is also playing with you, and likewise testing its hunting skills. Buy catnip toys, and when the bites become painful, dont smack the kitten- all he understands from that is that somebody he loves has turned on him and hurt him. Just gently put him on the floor,, and distract him with a toy. He sounds like delightful company!
2006-08-31 02:48:15 · answer #6 · answered by k0005kat@btinternet.com 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mine's a similar age and a bit naughty too! She climbs up my trouser legs and tries to eat off our plates. She does bite, but not hard when she's doing it to bear flesh, I swear she understands it'd hurt as she's much harder if you have socks or something on and she doesnt' realise it's you! I give her a not too hard tap on the nose and say 'no' in a stern and loudish voice, it seems to be getting there. Expect it'll take a long time to break them of their bad habits though, they are lone animals so would normally do there own thing unlike, say, dogs, who do what you say as you're the leader of their pack!
Good luck!
2006-08-30 00:16:54 · answer #7 · answered by emily_jane2379 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fill up a spray bottle of water. Every time the kitten bites you spray it with water. Took awhile but it works.
2006-08-30 00:13:00 · answer #8 · answered by ????? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
some kitten just tend to try to attract attention and see how things just work out
when your kitten does that just say NO in a firm but not too loud voice just to show her that what she is doing is not accepted, not too loud .. for you do not want to scare her out and let her be afraid of you
anyway that will work I tried it with my 2 1/2 year old cat and it worked .. it is easier with a kitten
2006-08-30 01:23:39 · answer #9 · answered by Ramrum 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well my kitten used too bite me aswell.
first thiings is wen it bites u, u should tap it on the nose
if it keeps on biting after u do it 4 a week u should also try to
wave ur finger at it.
and if it still bites you, you should take it to a vet if it keeps biting at 6 months old
2006-08-30 00:41:42 · answer #10 · answered by tabbs is talkin 2 ya 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋