is it normal for a cat to bite , i know they are playing as it doesnt hurts but still it scares me sometimes .
2007-02-19 08:21:23 · 22 answers · asked by glitter 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
Kittens like to bite everything. They're play fighting - learning to hunt.
2007-02-19 08:24:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is totally normal behaviour. Kittens love to play they will play with anything. Your fingers make a great toy. Have you ever watched the way two kittens play they look like their going to kill each other. I would try not to let them do this too much, remember whatever you let your kitten do now they will no doubt want to continue to do when they are full grown. I would give the little ones a very gentle tap on the noes and firmly say NO, to begin to break this habit. That is if that's what you want to do !!
Do Not be scared you know they are playing and will not hurt you just enjoy the time with the little ones!! Nothing beats playing with a kitten!!
2007-02-19 08:43:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is the tiny LION in them! They learn all their skills by praying upon the poor owners. You will be scratched, chewed, and loved forever! If he didn't want to chew on you, meow at you, scratch and fight and play or make you take your lovin from him - then you need to worry.
Sounds like he is being completely normal. He will grow out of it eventually. Or you could bite him back. I actually did that with a cat once. He would bite and be mean. He was older and kind of a crotchetty thing. I guess I had enough and he bit me so I grabbed him and bit him hard enough to feel but not to hurt. He freaked out totally. He didn't come near me for days. Then when he did - he never bit me again. He probably though my cheese done slid off my cracker!
2007-02-23 07:02:51 · answer #3 · answered by shelly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kittens are just like babies in many ways. I lot of times kittens will bite or chew on your fingers because they are teething.
2007-02-19 08:59:45 · answer #4 · answered by britt121790 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your kitten is being normal, but you shouldn't encourage it. When your kitten bites, say "no" and remove your hand. Ignore it for a couple minutes then play again.
2007-02-19 08:24:32 · answer #5 · answered by allyalexmch 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your kitten is biting but not breaking the skin, then it is just teething. It will eventually grow out of it and turn to scratching when it grows its claws. So you might wanna have a scratching post ready, just in case.
2007-02-19 10:17:29 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My cat had 7 kittens and they all nibbled. It's a good thing. Buy them some toys and teach her not to bite.
2007-02-19 08:24:20 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
kittens if only just weened will bight your fingers expecting milk but even when older the will nibble you often when they are hungry it can be a bit of a pain when you want a lie in and kitty bites your ear to be fed. good luck
2007-02-19 10:29:08 · answer #8 · answered by James M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes all kittens bite. all baby animals and even babies themselves bite because their teeth that are growing in hurt or are sore. they need chew toys and maybe harder food. Teach them that it is okay to have toys but not to bite you. I taught my kitten how to give kisses my saying kisses when he licked me and no when he bit me. Eventually i would say no! kisses only! when he would bite me and he would lick me instead. they are very smart and learn quick
2007-02-19 08:28:26 · answer #9 · answered by Erin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ahh kittens wont hurt. be careful not to encourage it though, as the kitten may grow into a scratchy bitey cat.
I love it when kittens attack!
2007-02-19 08:24:56 · answer #10 · answered by sambucaman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋