what does it mean when cats bite and wrap paws around you?

Answer 1

its playing and its not good play make him/her stop

Answer 2

i have 2 cats and the oldest one would do that but she stopped now my youngest one which is 1 year will do that and she is playing you pretty much can tell the difference when you move your hand/arm away and the cats ears are laid back if they are then the cat is ticked off. if there not then they are playing and don't mean to hurt you if they are. and you can tell by how hard they scratch you with the hind paws the harder it is the more ticked or the more into the playing they are.

Answer 3

Your cat loves you and is fidgeting with you and exhibiting you approaches plenty he loves you. while cats play at the same time it incredibly is how they play. They consistently bite one yet another and could usually wrap their paws around one yet another and finally end up in a single extensive fur ball, biting one yet another and rolling around biting one yet another on the neck and having a ball. So, as you are the man made, they cope with you a similar way they could yet another cat. Take it as a compliment.

Answer 4

Most likely, in the case of a younger cat (0-2 years) it probably just means that they are hungry for playtime, and are using you as their own personal cat toy. :)

Cats like to chase and attack. Kittens, especially, are frenetic little balls of tangible energy! If your kitten or cat is excessively chasing and attacking YOU, perhaps it's time to invest in some inexpensive cat toys for kitty to play with and chase.

If the biting is extreme, perhaps a loving little squirt of the water bottle could discourage ferocity, but usually, they mean you absolutely NO harm, and are just being themselves! :)

Answer 5

My kitten does this when she wants to play, but after reading some articles, I have decided to reprimand her of this habit. When she bites and swats and kicks at my hands, she is playing, but I need to let her know that is not acceptable play behavior. If I let her continue this routine she will bite and swat at all people she meets, so when she starts this behavior I slowly remove my hand and firmly say, "No!" I try to also distract her with her real kitten toys.

Answer 6

My cat does this all the time - she's being playful. If she wanted to hurt she could, but it's only nibbling, there's no claws or raking with the back legs and she's purring like a motor engine!

If the ears are back and the back claws are raking your arm, then she's probably hacked off with you for some reason.

Answer 7

It mainly has to do with over stimulation. When cats get over stimulated they may bite.

My cat does it when I hold him for too long and he gets ticked off. The moment I put him down ...Attack!

He also does it when he has had catnip or just in a very playful mood. He sees my legs moving and...Attack!

Answer 8

That's one of their ways of playing. Ever observe how kittens play with each other? Same thing.

Unless you were being mean to the cat, then it could be trying to defend itself.

Answer 9

I think it is called purr weaving. It means they are comfortable with you.

*That is unless they are biting the heck out of you and look hungry enough to eat you. Then I would call that a cat with a desire to eat you.

Answer 10

This means that the cat wants you to stop petting him/her. Dont listen to the others. I am a cat expert.

Answer 11

They want to play and are being affectionate at the same time. My friend's cat does this when he wants attention and gradually she says he is getting more gentle with her.