whenever i try to pet him he lets me but then a second later he try's to bite me and i didn't do anything to him and he did this after i brought him home a month after i got him PLEASE HELP ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2006-09-03 06:20:41 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
its a BOY not a girl a BOY
2006-09-03 06:26:08 · update #1
he come on my lap a cry's to be peted if i don't he bites me!
2006-09-03 06:27:11 · update #2
he's a year old a compleytly heathy
2006-09-03 06:29:03 · update #3
i think he has head damig he sometimes he run into walls i call him crazy alot
2006-09-03 06:30:58 · update #4
hes needdy too and on my lap
2006-09-03 06:36:18 · update #5
Our new female bit at my husband's hand while as he was petting her the first day we brought her home. My first reaction was, "Oh great, a nasty biter!"....but it's love bites. When she's particularly loving the attention, she'll let out a meow and nip at our hands. It doesn't hurt because she doesn't press down hard at all. So make sure that's not what your cat's doing. Usually a cat will display very obvious body language when they're displeased and ready to be mean. Does his tail swish back and forth forcefully before he bites? Do his ears lay back? If there isn't any aggressive body language present, I doubt he's trying to be mean to you. Playing, love bites....it could just be his natural reaction to being loved on.
If it IS aggression, it could be redirected. He could be upset about something else, and is taking it out on you because there's nothing else to do. Or he could just be one of those cats that loves affection, but can't take too much at one time. But considering you said he's very needy and always in your lap, I don't think that's the case. If he's not hurting you, I wouldn't worry about it.
As far as biting your hand when you're NOT petting him, that is an obvious sign of him trying to get your attention. I agree with the person above me that discipline is best in that situation because he needs to learn that biting is not an acceptable form of interaction in those instances. Meowing would be much more efficient and less painful to you:)
Good luck!
2006-09-03 06:45:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Kittens are like this if they have had little or no human contact when very small. So your kitten just doesn't know the rules. Leaving a kitten for as long as possible with it's mother and other kittens will help it learn it's place and some social skills.
You need to train your kitten. It is going to take a few days for you to see a difference but you will.
To tell him off, say No very firmly without shouting. say it repeatedly until he stops doing what he's doing. This is the same if he is biting, scratching, scratching a table leg, perhaps getting on the bed or anything else. Once he has stopped doing it, walk away and leave him for 5 minutes. Then go and give him a cuddle.
I have been known to tap my cat on the nose. It is not to hurt him but just to get his attention. Just a light tap with a finger.
You will be surprised how fast he learns. Until you trust him not to bite and scratch, I suggest you wear gloves. I think it's important that you give him a lot of attention so he gains trust.
Hope this helps.
Addtional: It doesn't matter that he's 1 year old. Still works the same way. Don't let him bite you at all. My Tom is 16 months old, I still have to remind him of the rules sometimes. But he knows.
2006-09-03 13:40:29 · answer #2 · answered by Henry 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First of all.. you did not say if it was a bite bite or a LOVE bite. Many kitties LOVE to love bite so make sure you make the distinction.. If it is just a love bite, that means he is happy with you.
If it is a serious bite... one where he is actually biting, try to find out if there is a sore spot on his body.. by having someone "sort of" hold him while you touch him (not jabbing) over parts of his body. If he reacts in certain touches, he may have a problem and then and only then would I consider taking him to a vet for a check out.
2006-09-03 13:26:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes, they are doing it out of play. I have a kitten and he does it because he is a kitten. I tell him in a different tone, "No Bite" and take my finger and light tap his nose area. You could also use a squirt bottle to stop him.
I did have a female cat that was particular and only wanted to be watched more than petted. Some cats have that type of personality. Don't take it personally when he does it. Try to correct him. You could take him to the vet and ask their suggestions as they deal more with cats on a daily basis.
2006-09-03 13:29:34 · answer #4 · answered by Stephanie F 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He is using biting to communicat with you...to tell you when to pet and when to stop. This is not a good thing and you need to teach him to stop. When he tries it tap him on the nose and say No in a strong voice. Some cats are big on "love bites" but usually it is done during purring and petting. It sounds like your cat is just trying to get your attention. Stay consistant with the tapping and the firm no. He should stop within a few weeks. Good Luck!
2006-09-03 13:40:35 · answer #5 · answered by starrzfan 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is actually a form of affection. I know that seems weird, but it is true. Male cats bite the neck of female cats during the act of mating. The way I broke my cat of this habit is by letting him bite for a second, then removing him from my arm, and just holding him until he settled down. Soon, all he wanted was the cuddles and the biting ceased. Good luck.
2006-09-03 13:29:25 · answer #6 · answered by lockesmith 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
» Why does a cat suddenly bite or hiss at a person after it's been petted for a while?
If a person persists in touching a sensitive area (such as the cat's tail, ears, or belly), the cat might give a gentle nip to as a way of staying "stop." Too, some cats can tolerate pleasurable stroking only for short periods of time; again, he may communicate "stop it" with a nip or cuff of his paw.
http://www.perfectpaws.com/agg.html
2006-09-03 13:33:21 · answer #7 · answered by vernin822 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on how old he is. Is this when you reach a certain spot on his back/hips/shoulders? He could have arthritis. Or, if hes not fullbred and you bought him at a shelter, he couldve been feral- living outside with no human touch. Or he could be skiddish. When he bites, or goes crazy, pick him up and cradle him and apologize, and scratch his chin. My cat has arthritis, and he does that same thing. Also, it could be bites of love. Cats do that. They're telling you that they love you in a bite.
2006-09-03 13:26:20 · answer #8 · answered by sarah m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you talking about a kitten here? That's pretty normal behavior for them. They are "oral" like young children. They explore their world with their mouths.
You might pick up some pointers by going to: www.littlbigcat.com. There are two articles there for you. One is titled, "Overstimulation (Petting Related) Aggression". The other follows immediately, "Play Aggression".
2006-09-03 13:31:42 · answer #9 · answered by old cat lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He wants attention, and he wants to play. But, you need to teach him what acceptable play is. Whatever you do, do not jerk your hand away ... this will only encourage him to bite even harder. Relax and slowly and gently take your hand away, and then flick his nose and tell him no, firmly, but not loud. He needs to know that your the boss. He will catch on to this soon.
2006-09-03 13:50:09 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋