I disagree heavily with the idea of not playing with your cat directly. Make your best judgement but bite control can be trained and the only way to do it is to set the boundaries yourself.
when he's in a bright mood, and gets the zoomies, i play with him once or twice every day. if i skip several sessions, i risk becoming the prey and having my ankle bitten and clawed open. play with your cat!
My kitten loves to bite me when he's being playful. But if he starts to bite me a little too hard, I pet his nose with my finger, and say, "Gentle. Gentle." And then he starts to lick me sweetly. This monday will be 3 weeks that I've had him and he makes me so happy. I love him very much. We bonded the minute I held him in the shelter. 🥰🥰🥰
I got offered the belly after 10 minutes of being in the room (it was 5 minutes before she would come of out hiding). Needless to say, I was chosen, and this is her home. The 'gentle gentle' works on a lot of cats successfully. Even this 6.5yo, who does not seem to have been socialised out of the kitten play, does bitey games. Most of the time she is so very gentle. Occasionally she gets a bit excited and carried away, I give her the 'gentle' command and she backs it off.
@davinasquirrel7672 Oh wow. I didn't even know the "gentle gentle" was a "thing" amongst cat owners. Gambit ( I named him after my favorite X-Men) is my first ever kitten, and I got him as an ESA, as I suffer from major depression and needed one *badly* .The day I went to the shelter, they told us (my boyfriend and I) that Gambit (formerly known as Walt) was found far away on the street all by himself. No mom, no siblings, just him. I think they found him at 2 months old. I didn't meet/receive him until 3 and a half months. Now he's 4 months. I guess you can say we both found each other in the dark and came together to search for "the light". In short, we saved one another, and I'm so happy to be his cat mommy. 🥰
@@blackdogbrown I actually picked it up from friends of the family (mega cat people) back in the 80s. With current moggie princess, only one 'gentle' required for some reason. And in a soft tone (she has a trauma background, so no yelling at her).
I just rescued a cat AND she does this! But she's ALSO begging for attention when she does it, so I'm confused as to why 🤷 *I'm like "I'm giving you cuddles and you're attacking me!"* 😂
@@gracie_doesnt_say_much I've learned cats are quite moody, AND they passionately express EACH mood! Yes, mine is still all over the place 😂 BUT I can tell there's NO ill will in her actions 💜
My cat bites me to get me out of bed. If I don’t get up the first time he wakes me, Toffee will forcefully bite down on me. Sometimes, he will make me bleed.
My one larger cat has recently started biting my grandmother and mother hard enough to draw blood but they don’t pet him rough and he loves the attention and he is the type of cat you can roll around and rough house with and he will purr and want more so for him to bite over gentle pets is weird there is a baby in the house but idk if he’s just jealous or what
I have one cat that bites me but now I understand that he may be paying me back for rubbing his tummy..!! He’s also my youngest cat and the ONLY one that plays “fetch”…!!! I’m so NUTS about cars but Pip is special…!!!!
so, what you're saying is that any cat will bite you for any reason at any time just because they feel like it and they couldn't give a fuck about it?????
My hands r bleedin he wans to play wid my hands and i try to take my hands away by he doesnt leave my hands alone he attacks my hands even when im sleepin or sm.. i need help Hes very sweet as well he runs to me when i get home and purs when i pick him up but this bittin i need it to stop Pls help
My new cat bites me on the leg because he's young and wants to plays .it's getting worse and my leg bleeds and gets minor infections from bites . You say things like water squirters for discipline is the wrong approach. I guess I will have to go out and buy a pair of chaps for leg protection instead.
Sounds like he wants to get your attention. So, when he does it, do NOT even say his name, just walk away. He will learn that this behaviour will not get him attention or playtime.
I disagree with you on not rubbing their tummy. I have two that love it. Our 8 year old just was adopted a week ago and by the third day he would roll on his back when I was petting him. I have read that if they trust you then if they want you to you can.
My cat got out he was I the garage and he was afraid he is in inside cat. He went off one me he hurt me big time I needed a trip to the er needed if big time medical treatment he is back home
My cat has been biting me out of nowhere! He attacks toes and he is only 3 months old! I need to know how to stop him from doing this! It is unprovoked! Nobody is forcing interaction he just hops on the beds and bites us
Does anyone know why my cat bite me really hard? I am doing something on my PC and he jumps into my lap, lay down and meow ask to pet him and he really enjoy it and then he jumped down from me and 20 secs after while i was doing something on my PC he just jump for like 1 meter high and with full bite force bite me in the hand FOR NO REASON? Then I just went few centimeres away and he rushed towards me again, full bite force + full claw power, literally have tiny bleeding holes inside my hand right now xD Just would like to know why he did that for literally no reason? And those bites arent friendly ones, he literally did full bite power like I am the prey hahah Anyone knows why he did that?
They like having their heads and cheeks scratched. Go below the shoulders and they get uncomfortable, which can lead to a cat nip. You just have to learn to read the signs.
My cat first started hunting mice, rats, small birds and even squirrels! She would hunt them and bring then inside the house and not eat then, just tear them apart! Now she will hunt mostly mice and rats and will eat them only leaving out the tail and some organs!🤢 Wonder what got into her?
Idk why my cat bites me. I had to put her in a room for time out and i had to scruff her and i felt bad because she got scared. But idk what to do. I tried just leaving the room or leave and close the door for 10-20 minutes but didn't work
@@7Vibes2Passion now i got more used to her. But she still tried to bite me when petting when she was chiling. I think she is not very social and need her space often. Sometimes i cant help it i want to pet her but i have to now
@@AshknFX Young cat/kitten? The biting is part of play, she considers you part of her group (and playmate). You need to play with her with toys on strings if it is part of play or wanting to initiate play. But, if an older cat, could be overstimulation by too much petting. So go easier on the pets (ie not constant), give a few pets, then reassuringly rest your hand on their body. They then feel the bond without the overstimulation. I have a rescue (nearly 7yo) who was not taught to grow out of kitten-play-bites, but she is very gentle, so I can deal. She does it when she is super happy, rolls on her back, grabs my arm with her front paws, nibbles, and the odd bunny kick from the back paws. A work around to stop the biting, when she goes into this mode, I cup my palm over the top of her head, and massage behind the ears with thumb and little finger. She actually likes this more, and does not bother to bite.
I had to grab my cat from her resting spot bc my mom told me to get her out of her room so when I was holding her she started to freak out and bite my cheek, she held it there for awhile then tried to run away. Earlier I was harness training her and she hates it. Maybe it was some sort of revenge?
My male cat has started biting me aggressively, it’s so hard he draws blood. I can’t believe he loves me. I’m ready to get rid of him.. what can I do to stop this aggressive behavior ? AG from San Francisco😊
Can anybody tell me why my cat bit me very very hardly? I was just petting him. Things seemed good in the first 5 minutes. After that, He bit and clawed my hand very hard.
Some cats just get too overstimulated by longer petting sessions. Switch to a couple of pets, then a reassuring but static hand on their body. For the cat, the reassuring hand is just as bonding as the petting.
My cat bites me and I would just grab his neck and hold it up high and say "No!" And let him go. I don't understand why my skin tastes good to him. Next time I think k I will use spicy pepper and rub it on my foot and let him bite me. I think it teaches him a good lesson. I adore my cat and he's still trainable
I disagree heavily with the idea of not playing with your cat directly. Make your best judgement but bite control can be trained and the only way to do it is to set the boundaries yourself.
I have tried
when he's in a bright mood, and gets the zoomies, i play with him once or twice every day. if i skip several sessions, i risk becoming the prey and having my ankle bitten and clawed open. play with your cat!
My kitten loves to bite me when he's being playful. But if he starts to bite me a little too hard, I pet his nose with my finger, and say, "Gentle. Gentle." And then he starts to lick me sweetly. This monday will be 3 weeks that I've had him and he makes me so happy. I love him very much. We bonded the minute I held him in the shelter. 🥰🥰🥰
Ya same as max my cat
I got offered the belly after 10 minutes of being in the room (it was 5 minutes before she would come of out hiding). Needless to say, I was chosen, and this is her home.
The 'gentle gentle' works on a lot of cats successfully. Even this 6.5yo, who does not seem to have been socialised out of the kitten play, does bitey games. Most of the time she is so very gentle. Occasionally she gets a bit excited and carried away, I give her the 'gentle' command and she backs it off.
@@SimonWebster-z8p So sweet. How old is he?
@davinasquirrel7672 Oh wow. I didn't even know the "gentle gentle" was a "thing" amongst cat owners. Gambit ( I named him after my favorite X-Men) is my first ever kitten, and I got him as an ESA, as I suffer from major depression and needed one *badly* .The day I went to the shelter, they told us (my boyfriend and I) that Gambit (formerly known as Walt) was found far away on the street all by himself. No mom, no siblings, just him. I think they found him at 2 months old. I didn't meet/receive him until 3 and a half months. Now he's 4 months. I guess you can say we both found each other in the dark and came together to search for "the light". In short, we saved one another, and I'm so happy to be his cat mommy. 🥰
@@blackdogbrown I actually picked it up from friends of the family (mega cat people) back in the 80s.
With current moggie princess, only one 'gentle' required for some reason. And in a soft tone (she has a trauma background, so no yelling at her).
"Why does my cat bite?"
Cat: You deserve it.
"Why does my cat bite?"
Cat: Yes.
"Why does my cat bite?"
Bcz it can.😂😂😂
Mine just bit me and clawed at me for attention lmao
@@AnimalWised They are the bitey bitersons that bite. 🤔
My cat dont bite anyone else in house only me
I just rescued a cat AND she does this! But she's ALSO begging for attention when she does it, so I'm confused as to why 🤷 *I'm like "I'm giving you cuddles and you're attacking me!"* 😂
My new cat just randomly attacked me while I was petting him 😢 does it get better?
@@gracie_doesnt_say_much I've learned cats are quite moody, AND they passionately express EACH mood! Yes, mine is still all over the place 😂 BUT I can tell there's NO ill will in her actions 💜
@@thecassandraeffectvsperilo6754 aw that makes sense TY! 😂
My cat bites me to get me out of bed. If I don’t get up the first time he wakes me, Toffee will forcefully bite down on me. Sometimes, he will make me bleed.
When mine does that or make crying nouse at night I close the door and get him out the bedroom.
Are you not worried for bite infection? I got bitten yesterday with my cat, I'm overthinking for infection huhu
@@eymeerodriguez5799 Cat can become infected. It is rare, but can happen.
Mine has been doing that lately too little brat!
My one larger cat has recently started biting my grandmother and mother hard enough to draw blood but they don’t pet him rough and he loves the attention and he is the type of cat you can roll around and rough house with and he will purr and want more so for him to bite over gentle pets is weird there is a baby in the house but idk if he’s just jealous or what
I have one cat that bites me but now I understand that he may be paying me back for rubbing his tummy..!! He’s also my youngest cat and the ONLY one that plays “fetch”…!!! I’m so NUTS about cars but Pip is special…!!!!
Peggy appell cats
My cat plays fetch too 🙂
My cat bite me gently when being petted. She bites my leg and hand for fun lol.
Same, there are two types of bites for my cat
One is for love ( I guess? ), he bites gently and licks; And the "F you that's why" bite lmao
@@mitchliao2581 You have earned both. 😎
when I'm sitting my cat always bites me and they are very rough. I don't know if they are angry or playing.
Same here
Bro every time they see me laying down they bite me and they purr and me they bite my toes
Yes the toes 😂 I keep a spray bottle of water just to let her know it's not ok lol
😊😊😊 i love cats
so, what you're saying is that any cat will bite you for any reason at any time just because they feel like it and they couldn't give a fuck about it?????
Maybe but not necessarily I guess
My hands r bleedin he wans to play wid my hands and i try to take my hands away by he doesnt leave my hands alone he attacks my hands even when im sleepin or sm.. i need help
Hes very sweet as well he runs to me when i get home and purs when i pick him up but this bittin i need it to stop
Pls help
My cat bites me because I stopped petting him.
Is it harmful?
My cat bites but gently. I think he's just showing me he loves me. I have a female that jumps on me about daylight.
Bites me coz he's had enough petting and it's getting him already on the nerves..
My new cat bites me on the leg because he's young and wants to plays .it's getting worse and my leg bleeds and gets minor infections from bites . You say things like water squirters for discipline is the wrong approach. I guess I will have to go out and buy a pair of chaps for leg protection instead.
Sounds like he wants to get your attention. So, when he does it, do NOT even say his name, just walk away. He will learn that this behaviour will not get him attention or playtime.
But I can’t leave him alone! He trying to drink my peppermint coffee, it’s toxic! 😭 😭 😭
Baby no, stop biting me I’m literally trying to help u 😅
I disagree with you on not rubbing their tummy. I have two that love it. Our 8 year old just was adopted a week ago and by the third day he would roll on his back when I was petting him. I have read that if they trust you then if they want you to you can.
My cat got out he was I the garage and he was afraid he is in inside cat. He went off one me he hurt me big time I needed a trip to the er needed if big time medical treatment he is back home
My cat has been biting me out of nowhere! He attacks toes and he is only 3 months old! I need to know how to stop him from doing this! It is unprovoked! Nobody is forcing interaction he just hops on the beds and bites us
Does anyone know why my cat bite me really hard? I am doing something on my PC and he jumps into my lap, lay down and meow ask to pet him and he really enjoy it and then he jumped down from me and 20 secs after while i was doing something on my PC he just jump for like 1 meter high and with full bite force bite me in the hand FOR NO REASON?
Then I just went few centimeres away and he rushed towards me again, full bite force + full claw power, literally have tiny bleeding holes inside my hand right now xD
Just would like to know why he did that for literally no reason? And those bites arent friendly ones, he literally did full bite power like I am the prey hahah
Anyone knows why he did that?
Did you get injection for infection something... I'm worried
Try Feliway. It calmed my kitten.
They like having their heads and cheeks scratched. Go below the shoulders and they get uncomfortable, which can lead to a cat nip. You just have to learn to read the signs.
My cat first started hunting mice, rats, small birds and even squirrels! She would hunt them and bring then inside the house and not eat then, just tear them apart! Now she will hunt mostly mice and rats and will eat them only leaving out the tail and some organs!🤢 Wonder what got into her?
Idk why my cat bites me. I had to put her in a room for time out and i had to scruff her and i felt bad because she got scared. But idk what to do.
I tried just leaving the room or leave and close the door for 10-20 minutes but didn't work
Maybe a cat toy would help? ❤
@@7Vibes2Passion now i got more used to her. But she still tried to bite me when petting when she was chiling. I think she is not very social and need her space often.
Sometimes i cant help it i want to pet her but i have to now
@@7Vibes2Passion i might get her a 2nd cat also so she can play more
@@AshknFX Young cat/kitten? The biting is part of play, she considers you part of her group (and playmate). You need to play with her with toys on strings if it is part of play or wanting to initiate play. But, if an older cat, could be overstimulation by too much petting. So go easier on the pets (ie not constant), give a few pets, then reassuringly rest your hand on their body. They then feel the bond without the overstimulation. I have a rescue (nearly 7yo) who was not taught to grow out of kitten-play-bites, but she is very gentle, so I can deal. She does it when she is super happy, rolls on her back, grabs my arm with her front paws, nibbles, and the odd bunny kick from the back paws. A work around to stop the biting, when she goes into this mode, I cup my palm over the top of her head, and massage behind the ears with thumb and little finger. She actually likes this more, and does not bother to bite.
My kitten is so adorable❤
My cat does bit but not hard he only wants to play or get my attention they are very unpredictable at times
I had to grab my cat from her resting spot bc my mom told me to get her out of her room so when I was holding her she started to freak out and bite my cheek, she held it there for awhile then tried to run away. Earlier I was harness training her and she hates it. Maybe it was some sort of revenge?
My small cat always bites me so i can't pet her eventjo i want to pet her so badly but her bite is hurt
My cat nips my hands while I pet her and nips my feet when she wants me up to feed her.
Ah, I see your cat is also training you. 😂
Watching this while stopping the blood on my chin from a cat bite 😂
Mine nearly took my eye out this morning think he was feril then if eat he swipes it off mev😂
she bites me with no reason 😊
My male cat has started biting me aggressively, it’s so hard he draws blood. I can’t believe he loves me. I’m ready to get rid of him.. what can I do to stop this aggressive behavior ?
AG from San Francisco😊
Declawed?
Try Feliway. It has calmed my kitten.
i love cats ❤️❤️❤️
Can anybody tell me why my cat bit me very very hardly? I was just petting him. Things seemed good in the first 5 minutes. After that, He bit and clawed my hand very hard.
Some cats just get too overstimulated by longer petting sessions. Switch to a couple of pets, then a reassuring but static hand on their body. For the cat, the reassuring hand is just as bonding as the petting.
my cat bites me when i play cats sound. i want to know why 😢
My dog disagrees with most of this…woof!
So basically they're Bi Polar
My cats way of playing is biting and its hurts
My cat bites and scratches and licks me when i go to bed and when It tries to wake me up in the morning
@Isaac Bell damn but I still will take care of him because it is my responsobility. But thank you man for letting me know
Did not really explain why MY cat bites me 😔....... I thought it was cuz he's hungry and I'm not moving quickly to feed him? No?
My cat bite my stomach fat it was weird.
My cat bites me and run away it’s like hide and seek for him 🥲💔
My little rescued kitten bite's me 😓💔
Ok thanks
Our cat punctured a can of coke.
My cat bites me and I would just grab his neck and hold it up high and say "No!" And let him go. I don't understand why my skin tastes good to him. Next time I think k I will use spicy pepper and rub it on my foot and let him bite me. I think it teaches him a good lesson. I adore my cat and he's still trainable