My cat will bite and scratch my hand when I try to pat her. Can she be trained somehow to not do that?

Question

She will only allow to be patted when very tired. Thanks for your help...

Answer 1

There is nothing to do with that cat. i personally experienced caring a cat. I actually adopt her when she was still 3 mos old. I find her very active, she even climb our curtains at home. and she doesn't want to be touched nor patted. during our dinner, she even bite our feet just to give her some food. though we always fed her and let her out the house to catch some mouse. but still even if we tried so hard to befriend her, that's her nature. just let her be.

Answer 2

I think cats have a desire to play with anything that comes within reach and moves. "Play" means to scratch and bite. I have found if I just stop all movement when they attack my hand while petting them, they seem to lose interest and stop. They also learn, over time, if they want to get those itchies scratched, they are not allowed to attack the hand that provides the scratching. If she doesn't want to let go, a soft knock on the back of the head with the other hand will usually prompt her. Just remember to pet her slowly. A fast moving set of fingers is an invitation for kitty attack, and they don't seem to realize it hurts. Don't try to yank your hand away quickly either. She'll just attack harder, and the damage to your skin will be worse.

Answer 3

Pat her gently but firmly on the paw and mouth and tell her, "No!" If you use the same method each time, she will learn. When she has successfully learned, reward her with some catnip...she'll love ya!

Answer 4

She is just in play mode. My cat is the same. Try placing her on the floor and giving her a toy if i am correct she will play with it. cats HATE getting pampered in play mode!

Answer 5

maybe u should not pet her. she could be mad at you