My cat is mean to me?

Question

My cat bites me a lot, how casn she be more behaved?

Answer 1

Give her time be kind and caring and even if she doesn't change,still love her.She's not being this way because she doesn't love you,it's just her character.

Answer 2

A cat will not only bite you if you are mean to it, ( so dont listen to them). If a cat is a wild, outdoor cat it most likely will have a mean personality. If that is the case you cant do anything to make it nicer and not bite you.

Answer 3

I was given a little black kitten years ago -- solid black, eyes too. My kids jokingly called him 'Satan' -- well IT FIT!!! That little so-n-so would jump up on the kids backs and bite chunks out!! I got to the point that I could not take it anymore and we gave him away to a large farm in the valley. The persons neighbor had a coop full of fighting 'chickens' -- the cat got into the coop and killed each and every one of them. Sometimes a cat is just mean. If is continues, you might just need to get rid of her --- sorry!!

Answer 4

My male cat often seems to get overstimulated with petting and affection even if he is the one who initiated it. I have curtailed this behavior, although it has not totally gone away, by giving him "timeout". He definitely gives clues as to when he is "ramping up" and escalating in his "meanness" such as his ears lay back, he breathes heavily,his eyes get big, he stops purring, his tail is twitching and he starts to "grunt...at this point I pick him up or move him along either out of the room I am in and then I close the door or I shut him in the bathroom for a few minutes. When I let him back out, I see how he does. If he is able to maintain, everything is good, if not back in he goes. This has definitely helped. He has time out very infrequently as he has aged and sometime he is able to pull himself together without having to be removed from the situation. Good luck.

Answer 5

Depending on the cats age it could be a sign of affection. Kittens or under 6 months do this a lot.
If the ears are laid back, and a little hissing is going on... Then the cat is angry and will not tollerate you.

Answer 6

My cat bites me at times, and it just seems he doesn't want to be bothered at the time. Cats like to tell "YOU" what and when they want something. If all I'm doing is trying to pet my male cat, and he swipes at me or (gently) bites my hand, I say "Fine, you brat!, don't talk to me either!", he gets all upset when I then try to ignore him, LOL. He also comes over to me when I'm on the computer, and gently bites the back of my leg, below the knee, and rubs his head on my leg after he bites me, and purrs, lol When they swing their tails and their ears go back, look out!, something has got them riled up! lol

Answer 7

My cats bite me gently to get my attention when I am ignoring them, espesially if it is near their feeding time. They love to be the center of attention. Unless your cat is drawing blood every time you shouldn't really worry however it can be annoying. Try, when you cat bites you, saying no sharply and then ignoring her. If you give her attention when she does not bite and ignore her when she does she may learn that biting you doesn't get attention.

Answer 8

ok. the only reason she bites is she is playing. those are the cat's instincts kickin' in. (instincts aren't only in dangerous situatuions) cats need to hunt and prey. its who they are, its what they do. jus give your cat alot of affection. the trick is to give your cat affection at the right time.

give your cat affection when your sitting down or relaxing, not when your cat does something bad or playin. you cat always want affection, so when you give affections when your relaxing, your cat will realize that he/she gets more affection when your relax and inturn be re;axed as well.

Answer 9

you just got a cat with a mean personality.what ever you do don't pet her stomach.most cats don't like that.i have a cat who will jump up on us and rub her head on us and after we pet her a few times she trys to bit and claw us.i guess it just her way i don't know if you can do anything to change a cat.

Answer 10

Don’t pet your cat’s belly. Many cats dislike having their bellies touched—it makes them feel defenseless. Many will respond by biting. However, you can try getting your cat used to having their belly petted by spending time with your cat and rewarding them for good behavior

Some cats are overstimulated by petting and will suddenly lash out by biting. If your cat is one of these cats, pay attention to your cat's signals. If they stop purring, or their tail starts lashing, stop petting your cat.

Know your cat. Some cats don’t like to be petted or held and will respond by biting. If you have one of those cats, don’t pet them or try to hold them. Again, you can try to retrain them by spending time with your cat and rewarding them for good behavior

Answer 11

.........and if that doesn't work , there are plenty of restaurants that have cat on menu >>>>> You tell her THAT!!!!
one more smart remark out of her and its cat kabob's for her>>>
just kidding.

there is some obedience schools for pets , you should call and ask what their opinion is on this topic. A VET usually has some knowledge about this sort of things.
BEST OF LUCK!!!