They can be lying there purring, docile and without warning, cats sometimes start biting. Cat behavior expert Dusty Rainbolt shares a few reasons why cats bite:
- Health problems and pain
- Aggressive play
- Defense and offense
- Love bites and petting
If the ears go back and the tail starts moving, stop petting the cat. – Dusty Rainbolt
Source: Catster, May 21, 2019. Link.
Also see: Stop kitten biting, Catster, May 13, 2019. Link.
If your kitten bites, don’t hit her, roughly push her away, squirt her with water or yell at her. Negative reactions to kitten biting can have long-term negative effects on your relationship with her.
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