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In this world, there are “dog people” and “cat people” which are also known as people who like and/or own dogs and people who like and/or own cats. It’s wonderful to be one of these type of people where you own a pet you love and cherish, but what happens when that pet hurts you? What do you do about cat biting for instance?

For the most part, cats are very predictable animals who don’t do anything without reason. It may seem that cats bite only when angry, but there’s more than one reason why they may bite. Sometimes, cats will bite to protect themselves. What we humans have to remember is that biting and scratching are the only forms of protection cats have so when they learn to bite at a young age, they are learning protection the same way we humans learn to hold up our hands when being attacked. It is a natural reflex that cats learn. When they bite stuffed toys or another animal, it is always with the intent to kill and protect themselves so when humans get caught in the midst of this, we can expect that it will hurt.

Cat biting can also occur when the cat is overstimulated. Cats make that incredible purring sound when you pet them, but sometimes they may become overstimulated for one reason or another and turn into a biting creature in an instant. Watch for signs that the cat is becoming uncomfortable by looking for ears going back, eyes narrowing, and tail lashing. Soon after this, the bite will occur so stopping the action you’re doing before the cat gets overstimulated could save you from a bite.

There are a few other ways to prevent getting bitten by your cat. When your cat bites you, say “ouch” very loudly and clearly while looking at your cat. Cat biting is something they may do in play, but if you say “ouch” as you remove the part of your body the cat has in his mouth, he will learn that it is not okay to bite you. Also, you can redirect your cat’s attention to something that is okay to bite, like a toy. Throw the toy several feet and make sure it gets your cat’s attention. Your cat will soon be conditioned to bite the toy instead of you.

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