She'll come to me for the petting and attention and then, while she's still purring and wanting to be petted in the same area, gives me a gentle bite for about 4 to 6 seconds and then lets me go... She still wants to be petted and wants the attention, I just can't think of any reason for the nibble...
2007-08-11 08:49:07 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
Totally a love bite. She's taking you in her mouth, letting you know that she wants you around and loves you.
As long as it doesn't hurt a lot and you're not getting infections, it's sounds cute to me! Right on!
2007-08-11 08:59:20 · answer #1 · answered by Sci Fi Insomniac 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ever heard the expression "love bite" thats the closest you'll get to the real thing i.e. coming from a cat. Mine does that too.
2007-08-11 08:55:30 · answer #2 · answered by Rooikat 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's a love bite. Nothing to worry about. they do it some times but only with the people they are really close with.just look at it as her little way of saying I love you.
2007-08-11 09:00:13 · answer #3 · answered by gypsymamma 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The bite that she gave you is called a love bite. Your cat isn't trying to hurt you, she bites you because she likes you.
2007-08-11 08:59:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a little love bite to me, all of my cats have done this, she's not trying to hurt you.
2007-08-11 08:54:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's how animals show affection. Their skin is tougher and not as sensitive and that's how they say "I love you" to another cat. Of course, it can really hurt.
I had a cute little black kitty that would purr loud and long as she rubbed my legs and then nip my knee if I didn't scratch her back or ears immediately. She died suddenly a few weeks ago and I really miss her little nibbles...
2007-08-11 09:06:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
mine does the same it is just a love bite if she wanted to hurt you she could
2007-08-11 09:02:23 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Love bites. Mine does it too.
2007-08-11 09:22:33 · answer #8 · answered by cpinatsi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its just a playful love bite, nothing aggressive. nothing to worry about. my cat does that too. its quite cute. :)
2007-08-11 11:54:52 · answer #9 · answered by magda 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋