2006-09-09 04:36:15 · 12 answers · asked by petkussue 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
Gently.. and I stress Gently.. grasp the cat on the back of the neck where the mother picks them up when they are young, and just hold her still.. this is a position of submission for her/him... when ever they bite say no! and hold her down for about 10 seconds until she complains..you can give a little shake.. and I mean LITTLE shake..never never hurt the cat doing this, just control her.. it will stop the biting.
2006-09-09 04:44:13 · answer #1 · answered by oneblondepilgrim 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
All Kittens bite. They are just playing. Usually they grow out of it. Declawing isn't a real humane thing to do to your cat. My cat was declawed ten years ago (i was only 15 and my parents made that decision), so I did not have a say in it. Declawing should be a last resort. If that.
2006-09-09 04:46:53 · answer #2 · answered by Gracies_mom 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Fist off, never declaw a cat. It's cruel and if the kitty ever gets outside, he or she will no means of defending themselves. I think people who get a cat and declaw it just to avoid the scratching habit, should not even have a cat to begin with. Cats are not property, they are companions.
As for the biting. At 5 months it is normal. It helps with teething, and kittens typically do this at this gae. If it hasn't stopped in a few more months, then try using a water gun. One of those little 1 dollar specials you find in toy stores. I use them to train all my cats. Cats do not like getting a cold shot of water in the face. It is harmless and makes it quie clear when a certain behavior is not tolerated.
2006-09-09 04:55:00 · answer #3 · answered by sparrownightmare@verizon.net 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I know a lot of people are saying it will "grow out of it". Unfortunately, this is hardly ever the case. If allowed to bite and claw all throughout kittenhood with no discipline, they tend to continue with the behavior throughout adulthood.....and it's much worse when they're bigger and stronger, believe me.
I liked one poster's suggestion of holding her down by the scruff. This is similar to the way the mother would disicipline the kitten for biting. Another thing you could try is squirting the kitten with water from a bottle or squirt gun whenever he/she bites. And cats also hate noise. A jar filled with things that will make a racket (change, marbles, etc.) can be shook every time a cat performs undesirable behavior.
And since he/she is probably teething, encourage him/her to chew and bite on other things (toys, stuffed animals you buy specifically for him/her, etc.).
2006-09-09 05:04:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's normal for a kitten to be biting. They are just playing. Avoid rough play with the kitten. Also, declawing is not a good idea. It can cause serious health and emotional problems. Please be sure to read up on this procedure before doing so.
2006-09-09 05:21:16 · answer #5 · answered by Turtle 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Declawed cats do chew extra generally than those with claws, yet what you desciribe falls into 2 issues--discomfort and protection. Mats on a cat are painful by using fact they pull the floor. You attempting to comb them out isn't assisting, merely making it injury. The vet techs can shave the raveled areas and which will restore her problem there. the different is touching her abdomen. the tummy and ft are tender areas grabbed in a combat, it relatively is the 1st 2 places a cat will look after, whether you're in basic terms petting. They furnish you with a caution off with a chew to 'no longer touch there'. You did no longer take the hint and shop attempting to puppy her abdomen. concentration particularly on petting her head, shoulders, aspects and back, or perhaps chest. no longer the tummy, ft or tail. Tails are generally off limites to the touch to boot. She needs you to no longer touch there. it is not suitable how many different cats enjoyed their bellies rubbed, this one does not like it in any respect.
2016-09-30 12:26:21 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We have 4 Siberian forest cats , when they want attention they will nip at a finger or wrist , now if the cat is biting at your hand hard , I have bitten back , a lot of kittens are taken away from their litter mates to soon and while in the litter they learn that if they bite they get bitten back and it hurts .
2006-09-09 04:54:52 · answer #7 · answered by joel s 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Focus your kitten's attention to toys. Don't let it bite you - get a squirt bottle and squirt the kitty when it bites you. Make sure your kitty knows that biting toys is OK, but not biting you!
2006-09-09 05:39:44 · answer #8 · answered by natureutt78 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
is he biting you? get your pointer finger and place it on the roof of his mouth, cats hate it and it will train him not to do it. ps Declawing is cruel.
2006-09-09 04:42:24 · answer #9 · answered by nicole 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
u have to discipline everytime u does it and be consistent with it... they'll get the picture... just PLZ dont declaw :)
2006-09-09 04:44:10 · answer #10 · answered by DevilsKitty 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋