We have tried all kinds of suggestions from spray bottles, to loudly saying, no, etc, but this cat doesn't seem to learn that biting is bad. Any help would be appreciated.
2006-11-12 16:37:40 · 13 answers · asked by DON OREN 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
Ah my cat did that for the longest time. And he scratched my hands up the little monster. But he has learned now and he is actually a really good cat for the most part. Um let me see every cat is different so its hard to break them of bitting I know. I usually put him in detention and made him cool down for a long while like in a small room like a bathroom ect.. I call it prision for my cat lol. And I verbally tell him, like he is a person, in a loud and aggressive voice holding him up to my face eye to eye, that that is not ok for him to do it and I give him a hard tap on his nose. Has the cat been spayed or nutered? It didn't make a huge differnce with my cat but I think it helped. But I think even though it may not work right away or at all for you that letting him know that you are upset with him and not pleased with him like a child he might learn. Also they grow out of it a little. From time to time mine acts up and I either put him in prision or outside he is indoor outdoor, and I let him know what he did wasn't somthing I liked. Cats can pick up on how you feel and don't let your guard down and just dismiss those vibes towards him. I hope he will get the hint.
2006-11-12 16:50:27 · answer #1 · answered by pinkbunnylol 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He will soon be out of his kitten frenzies. Neutering right now is very important if that hasn't been done. Siamese cats may have "attitude". Choose maybe two behaviors at most for training and correction. Cats are NOT submissive to humans and you will only be frustrated and have an unhappy cat. As to biting I just adopted a kitten from the local humane society who has been there for a month because he is a biter. I was trained at the San Francisco Humane Society with "behavior (i.e. cats who bite) cats so it won't be a problem for me. NEVER, EVER play with the kitten with your hands. If he bites while in your lap hold your hands completely still until he goes away or loses interest in your hands. Always have a cat dancer or other interactive toy you can immediately pick up and play with him to burn off his natural kitten "aggression". Be consistent and patient and you will have a wonderful cat for your companion.
2016-03-19 07:03:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on what he is biting and why. The methods you have mentioned are good ones and usually work IF the cat understands WHY he is being scolded/spritzed/etc.
If you have trained him that hands are toys (by playing with him so that he attacks your hand/fingers, which was fun when he was very little but painful when he grows up) then you are going to need to re-train him by giving him cat-toys to attack, praising him when he plays with them, and scolding him when he attacks you. The best toys for this purpose are those sticks with strings on them, or long feathers, etc -- something that YOU are controlling but which is distinctly NOT a part of your hand. He wants the interaction with you, since you are his favorite playmate, so help him learn which play is fun and which is not allowed. He will be confused about it for a while since he used to be allowed to do this.
If the problem is that he suddenly bites when you are just petting him, he may have an injury or tender area that you are aggravating. Pay close attention to whether or not there is a specific area he reacts to. My old stripey cat (Bonzo, RIP) loved being scratched on the head and face but would bite when touched on the back due to him being old and arthritic. I forgot this one day and got to visit the emergency room -- a cat who bites can cause major injury so you want to nip this behavior in the bud while you still can.
If he is biting when you scratch his belly, understand that there are some cats that NEVER want their bellies rubbed. No rhyme nor reason to it that I can tell, some cats are "belly boys" and some aren't.
2006-11-12 16:56:51 · answer #3 · answered by Mustela Frenata 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A smack when it does.
Don't let it get away - they can run off and come back later.
Have to be firmer than just a NO. This isn't a kid and something that needs conditioning. The point about the tin is good. Something that'll freak it out a bit. Will only take a few goes, but must be done every time.
2006-11-12 16:58:28 · answer #4 · answered by jinz 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Mustela is right and gave excellent advice which I can't improve on but jinz is completely wrong. You should never, ever hit a cat, even lightly, all it does is distress and confuse them.
You have to teach your cat by encouraging its natural behaviour in ways that suit you. Animals often behave aggressively when they are scared, hurt, angry or in pain. so always consider that first. Secondly, remember you cat is responding to how YOU behave so always consider that next.
People often forget the effects of their own behaviour on the animals they keep. When an owner changes his or her behaviour the animal learns to respond differently. It takes time but if you are consistent it will happen. (People and children do this as well as animals incidently!)
2006-11-12 17:50:45 · answer #5 · answered by kittyfreek 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They have bitter apple spray that works pretty good. Spray it on whatever he bites a lot.
2006-11-12 16:42:55 · answer #6 · answered by dww32720 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have one that is OBSESSED with biting fingers and toes. I flick him in the nose pretty hard when he does this. But it doesn't really work! I think my cat is crazy, though. It's supposed to work...
2006-11-12 16:48:44 · answer #7 · answered by amykstan 1 · 1⤊ 2⤋
buy them playful toys as there teeth are growing in and that is why they are biting
2006-11-13 16:29:28 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Bite him back! Im serious! Thats what i did with my kitty. and it worked!
2006-11-12 18:16:21 · answer #9 · answered by Hydimyangel 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
also use a spray bottle have it by you and when he starts to bite squirt it on him or her in the face and they will learn
2006-11-12 16:49:52 · answer #10 · answered by dalecollins64 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋