I have had her for nine years. I got her from a friend who had another two cats and three dogs.
2007-07-25 03:53:16 · 25 answers · asked by marlene g 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
Its easy for your cat to be "over-stimulated". She's not mean, she just has limits. Luck from Brian&Stimpy.
2007-07-25 03:58:49 · answer #1 · answered by renhoez 5 · 7⤊ 0⤋
Is this a bite or just a nip, I've had cats for over 30+ years and they do some crazy things, maybe there's a sore spot on the cat, or the cat is tell ing you not to pet it there or the cat is just going a little on the goofy side with age.
2007-07-25 11:03:09 · answer #2 · answered by kim t 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are a number of reasons why your cat might be doing this. My kitten also does it.
It depends on how hard she bites you. If it is a gentle nip, she is doing it to be affectionate. If not, she may just be quite aggressive.
It could also be that she does not like the way you bet her, for instance, my brother pats my cat but he prefers to be stroked, so he bites, to deter my brother from petting him.
Your cat may just be feeling antisocial at the times she bites. Some cats need more personal space than others. It could also be because she got used to living alongside other animals and aggressive so she wouldn't be bullied by the other pets. Some cats are just like that. It could just be her personality.
Hope this helped
-Becks
2007-07-25 14:23:58 · answer #3 · answered by Becks 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she's only just started doing this after 9 years - maybe you need to investigate a bit more. Does she only bite when you're petting one part of her? Maybe she's sore there. As other folk have said, maybe she's just had enough petting. Cats are VERY intelligent, but they can also be a bit daft - it doesn't always occur to them to move away! The water spray works but so does a one fingered pat on the nose! Mind you, that doesn't always work! I tried it with one of my girls and now she thinks that a pat on the nose is great fun and keeps coming back for more!
2007-07-25 12:56:20 · answer #4 · answered by annie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have 4 cats and three of them go crazy when they get brushed or petted - crazy in a good way , the other one hates being touched it is a risk showing her affection as the injuries can be sometimes quite bad , having said that she will sometimes allow me the honor of petting her until she has had enough , then its time to bleed .
Its all in the personality , it does not mean they hate us its just their way .
2007-07-25 22:37:23 · answer #5 · answered by Catfan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not aggression it's affection, a friend of mine had a cat called Rocky and he would jump on my lap and then bite my chin, not hard enough to be painful or break the skin, but just as sign of affection. I know of plenty of other cats that do this it's really nothing unusual.
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If the cat is biting hard then obviously the cat is unhappy and you should just leave it alone.
2007-07-25 11:05:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I miss-read it sorry.
Well if you have had her for nine years, then im not sure, if it has been going on for a while, she is obviostly an aggresive cat, some cats are, she is probably best if you let her leave a quit life, if you leave her alone abit, she will grow to trust you and let you pet her x
2007-07-25 10:57:59 · answer #7 · answered by Katiee__x 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a very common question which I adore answering as your baby cat is doing nothing wrong, infact you need to thank her for biting you while you pet her as this is a great display of love she is showing to you! As a Consultant Veterinary Surgeon I have been posed with this query from countless people, they have all found that I am correct also I have a few cats personally some of which let me know they love me very much by biting me, I am very honoured when my cats show me love and I encourage this in them by stopping petting them and saying "thank you sweetheart, I love you too", their reaction to this is to purr and close their eyes at me another sign of love and trust!!
2007-07-26 08:30:38 · answer #8 · answered by Sheila B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cats will sometimes bite very gently as a way of showing affection. However, if she is biting you hard...she is telling you that she does not feel like being petted at that moment. Cats also bite while playing. It all depends on what type of bite she is giving you.:)
2007-07-25 10:58:48 · answer #9 · answered by Sophie 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It's called a "pleasure threshold". Your kitty can only take so much loving before they reach their threshold. They usually give little signals that they're reaching the point that they've had enough. Give them a minute or two and you can continue giving them attention. Some cats need longer.
I have one kitten that will walk away on his own when he's getting to that point. I can also give him lots of love when he's in his play cube/tent. Weird, I know. I also had a cat that used to nip me when she'd had enough.
2007-07-25 12:45:48 · answer #10 · answered by Julie6962 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Has your cat been biting you recently or for as long as you've had her? Does she simply nip at you, or do her teeth sink in and break skin? Can you tell from her body language BEFORE she bites you, if she looks annoyed or threatened?
It would be great to have more info.
2007-07-25 10:57:42 · answer #11 · answered by Dien 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋