My kitten's about 3 months old and she likes to "chew" my hand, especially when I'm petting her. I do think its just play for her. At first I didn't actually mind, but her "bites" are becoming more painful as sometimes she puts more force into it, but not to the point that my skin gets punctured. Sometimes she would also "chew" on my toes when I'm lying down. There are also times when she sort of "attacks" my feet even if I'm walking when she's in a playful mood.
2006-12-03 03:10:33 · 12 answers · asked by smileytulip_jeh 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
yes, she is a baby and she is teething so provide her with toys to chew and play with. she also is pretending that you are the prey and she is practicing her hunting skills
2006-12-03 03:13:57 · answer #1 · answered by bextersmom97 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Biting and scratching is normal especially for kittens. But I never let mine play rough with any body parts as part of behavioural training, because it may just reinforce the idea that hands and feet are fun toys. Everytime he does that, I'd tell him "No" loudly and clearly. If he continues doing it, I'll direct him to other toys or put him down and walk away. If he has been attacking feet, I'll say "No" and stamp them loudly. He now knows that sleeping on my feet is okie, but playing with it isn't.
2006-12-03 13:47:08 · answer #2 · answered by blubber 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Her teeth may be growing, just like when a baby goes threw there chewing phase so do kittens. get her something else to chew on. She'll get over it in no time.
2006-12-03 11:19:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shes just a frisky kitten. She will grow out of it. If she bites too hard stop her. But let her play around with you. Good Luck!!
2006-12-03 11:54:27 · answer #4 · answered by Annie <3 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Completely normal. Quit playing with her when she does it to you and say "no" firmly. All cats do it, and she will grow out of it. Maybe invest in one of those dangly kitty toys, or just tie a feather to a piece of string so she can play around and pounce as much as she likes without needing to target your feet.
2006-12-03 11:21:48 · answer #5 · answered by Emily 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is just a phase. I had a kitten who is now 2 years old who did the exact same thing. :)
2006-12-03 11:14:09 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is normal.My kitten bites my fingers and toes to.She is 6 months old but she doesn't put alot of force into it.But somepeople think it is weird.I also think you and her have some thing speical. My kitten does it to and I think she is a gift from GOD. And we share something speical.
2006-12-03 12:30:39 · answer #7 · answered by Sexy Steph 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's normal, out kitten does the same thing, I suppose she sees you as a litter mate.
Hope this helps.
2006-12-03 11:15:46 · answer #8 · answered by eyes_of_iceblue 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
she is loving you. you are her momms--she will gently bite and suck on your hand, she will nibble on you and lick you. she will groom you and be your little kitty baby. she will be teething until she is about 6 months old--find her a chew toy, or make her one--i use knotted rope with catnip rubbed on it--
i try to divert my kitty from attacking my feet--that is a pain. but i let him chew gently on my hand--let kitty know when it hurts to be gentle--she will learn and she will treat you as her momms.
2006-12-03 11:20:42 · answer #9 · answered by z-hag 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's the wild animal in them an a show of affection
2006-12-03 11:52:31 · answer #10 · answered by Larry m 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋