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winterlight -> my new kitten is biting me i am told these are (1/31/2008 10:43:58 PM)
love bites. She is 5 mos old. Do I have to worry about her biting me harder in the future or do i need to be worried about behavior? I am a new time Mom. thanks for the help!

GreedyTop -> RE: my new kitten is biting me i am told these are (1/31/2008 10:47:28 PM)
are you using your hand as a toy? if so, stop! Here's a great link: http://pets.yahoo.com/blog/catbehavior/5532/how-to-keep-cats-from-biting edited to add some cats are just biters..my Amos is like that, if you dont stick to petting her/scratching her exactly where SHE wants...

luckydog1 -> RE: my new kitten is biting me i am told these are (1/31/2008 10:48:07 PM)
You shuld be very worried and under no circumstances turn your back on the kitten, it could kill you <smile>. Don't even think about sleeping in your home...

GreedyTop -> RE: my new kitten is biting me i am told these are (1/31/2008 10:49:14 PM)
LOLOL Lucky! Youre not supposed to spill the Kitty Secrets!

Alumbrado -> RE: my new kitten is biting me i am told these are (1/31/2008 10:50:32 PM)
http://www.fleascontrol.com/kitten-biting.htm

Aneirin -> RE: my new kitten is biting me i am told these are (2/1/2008 2:29:07 AM)
Bite the kitten back! No joke, I had a border collie pup years ago and when it started biting it's owner's, the advice we got was to bite it back, it worked, it never bit it's owners again.And by that, I do not mean the creature was bit hard, just enough for it to know the owners can bite harder, therefore I suppose the dog got the message at an early age who was boss. I have a part time cat, part time in that it comes here to stuff it's neck and kip for a bit, sometimes I play with it, and it does get into that claws and teeth mode. When it does that, a bite or claw, I do not pull away, but allow the cat to continue, it soon gets bored and quits, perhaps knowing it has not won the game. I feel life is simple for animals, they do need to know who is the owner/boss, sort of pack mentality I suppose.

rubberpet -> RE: my new kitten is biting me i am told these are (2/1/2008 5:14:27 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Aneirin Bite the kitten back! No joke, I had a border collie pup years ago and when it started biting it's owner's, the advice we got was to bite it back, it worked, it never bit it's owners again.And by that, I do not mean the creature was bit hard, just enough for it to know the owners can bite harder, therefore I suppose the dog got the message at an early age who was boss. I have a part time cat, part time in that it comes here to stuff it's neck and kip for a bit, sometimes I play with it, and it does get into that claws and teeth mode. When it does that, a bite or claw, I do not pull away, but allow the cat to continue, it soon gets bored and quits, perhaps knowing it has not won the game. I feel life is simple for animals, they do need to know who is the owner/boss, sort of pack mentality I suppose. I was going to post this very advice. I had a German Shepherd that had the habit of biting, but I broke him out of it by first biting his paw on the first offense, then the bridge of his snout on the second. It only took two bites probably because he looked at me like I was a mental patient afterwards.[;)] Accidental nips of the teeth were considered accidents because he loved tug-o-war with his toys, but he'd cringe everytime he'd accidently nip me. I'd tell him everything was ok, I'd rub his head, nuzzle my forehead against his, and kiss his nose to let him know I knew it was an accident. He learned the difference, but dogs are much smarter than cats, in my opinion. As for my kitty, Meenu (her pic is on my profile), she has never bit or scratched me a single time. She has such a sweet temperment. If I'm petting her and I stop, instead of biting, she'll nuzzle her head under my hand until I start petting her again. She is too precious! [:D]

Aneirin -> RE: my new kitten is biting me i am told these are (2/1/2008 5:20:18 AM)
Oh, you went for the bits that pups like sticking in smelly stuff, me, I bit the ears, a yelp was enough to know the dog felt it. Odd is, the pup was only bitten once or twice, and if I remember for only one day. Border collies learn fast, you can never trick them more than once.

Sanity -> RE: my new kitten is biting me i am told these are (2/1/2008 5:30:13 AM)
My cat "Damnit" loves to bite and scratch, and he's old, fifteen years old. It's playful, but it hurts and leaves marks, so I discourage him by getting a little rough myself. I couldn't imagine biting an animal, but I'll wave my hands in his face, growl in a language resembling his, even slap him hard enough to send a message without really harming him. Cats love to play, and among thei litter mates they are very rough, so it's natural for them. It's something you should expect, they think it's rowdy play, but the best thing is to try and relate to them on their level what it is that you're thinking. quote: ORIGINAL: winterlight love bites. She is 5 mos old. Do I have to worry about her biting me harder in the future or do i need to be worried about behavior? I am a new time Mom. thanks for the help!

petdave -> RE: my new kitten is biting me i am told these are (2/1/2008 5:31:17 AM)
i would certainly discourage the behavior now, rather than letting it continue. i'd suggest a sharp "No!" and withdrawal- either move away from her, or put her on the floor immediately after she does it. Blowing in her face should also work as a negative reinforcement, or to make her let go if she's latching on.

LadyHathor -> RE: my new kitten is biting me i am told these are (2/1/2008 5:41:21 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: winterlight love bites. She is 5 mos old. Do I have to worry about her biting me harder in the future or do i need to be worried about behavior? I am a new time Mom. thanks for the help! This is normal in kittens as they are teething, get a few good catnip toys to start, then a quick snap tp the nose when that happens should correct it--if it continues, get a water bottle and a quick spritz should correct that for the most part and yes--do not use your hand as the toy---smiles, good luck and enjoy.

Aneirin -> RE: my new kitten is biting me i am told these are (2/1/2008 5:47:19 AM)
Odd thing is, my part time cat prefers it rough. Everyone strokes a cat gently, not me, I dig my nails through the cat's fur, it loves it. And the metal finger talons even better. The part of the back just at the base before the tail, heavy stroking here will get a cat to love you.

MstrssPassion -> RE: my new kitten is biting me i am told these are (2/1/2008 5:52:03 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: petdave i would certainly discourage the behavior now, rather than letting it continue. i'd suggest a sharp "No!" and withdrawal- either move away from her, or put her on the floor immediately after she does it. Blowing in her face should also work as a negative reinforcement, or to make her let go if she's latching on. Just be careful when you blow in their face... I've seen cats lash out blindly with claws out when people have blown in their face.

pahunkboy -> RE: my new kitten is biting me i am told these are (2/1/2008 6:00:39 AM)
kitty could be hungry- or looking for moms nipple

kyraofMists -> RE: my new kitten is biting me i am told these are (2/1/2008 6:02:23 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: GreedyTop are you using your hand as a toy? if so, stop! Completely agree!! I would use an oven mit, sock, blanket, etc to cover my hand and play with my cats. If there was nothing covering my hand then it was only for petting and affection. Teach them that hands are for loving and toys are for playing. Knight's Kyra

Sanity -> RE: my new kitten is biting me i am told these are (2/1/2008 6:02:23 AM)
That's the thing, it's normal for them, it's how they play among themselves. You have to establish dominance and teach them what you think play should be. They're smart enough to figure it out, if you're smart enough to teach them. In the past I've used my hands for toys and played with them as if my hands were other cats, but that leaves them bloody scratched up messes. It's fun. They have definite personalities, different cats behave far differently from one another under similar circumstances. quote: ORIGINAL: Aneirin Odd thing is, my part time cat prefers it rough. Everyone strokes a cat gently, not me, I dig my nails through the cat's fur, it loves it. And the metal finger talons even better. The part of the back just at the base before the tail, heavy stroking here will get a cat to love you.

Stephann -> RE: my new kitten is biting me i am told these are (2/1/2008 8:20:23 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: LadyHathor quote: ORIGINAL: winterlight love bites. She is 5 mos old. Do I have to worry about her biting me harder in the future or do i need to be worried about behavior? I am a new time Mom. thanks for the help! This is normal in kittens as they are teething, get a few good catnip toys to start, then a quick snap tp the nose when that happens should correct it--if it continues, get a water bottle and a quick spritz should correct that for the most part and yes--do not use your hand as the toy---smiles, good luck and enjoy. I strongly disagree. There's never a need to actually hit your cat. Keep a water bottle handy, and when she bites you give her a good squirt in the face. I also agree; make sure she has other toys to grapple with and bite. Pet her and praise her for it when she does. Stephan

SubbieOnWheels -> RE: my new kitten is biting me i am told these are (2/1/2008 8:22:36 AM)
A friend who'd had several litters of kittens born in her home said she observed how the mother cats disciplined the kittens. The most effective way was a flick to the kitten's ear - not hard, but noticeable. I tried that with my cat, and she stopped what she was doing and looked at me with the most incredulous expression on her face, as if to say, "Where did you learn that?" She never really stopped nipping, but she learned to keep it soft - she'd touch her teeth to my hand and look at me. It meant that I'd gone far enough in playing. Oh, I do miss her. After 17 years of love, her passing left a hole in my heart and an emtiness in my home.

GreedyTop -> RE: my new kitten is biting me i am told these are (2/1/2008 8:27:36 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: SubbieOnWheels A friend who'd had several litters of kittens born in her home said she observed how the mother cats disciplined the kittens. The most effective way was a flick to the kitten's ear - not hard, but noticeable. I tried that with my cat, and she stopped what she was doing and looked at me with the most incredulous expression on her face, as if to say, "Where did you learn that?" She never really stopped nipping, but she learned to keep it soft - she'd touch her teeth to my hand and look at me. It meant that I'd gone far enough in playing. Oh, I do miss her. After 17 years of love, her passing left a hole in my heart and an emtiness in my home. awww, Subbie....my heart goes out to you... my boykitty passed when he was 3, of kidney failure. 4 yrs later, I still mourn for him. Although, his sister (Her Majesty, Gracious) sometimes channels him...LOL

lauren0221 -> RE: my new kitten is biting me i am told these are (2/1/2008 8:31:48 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: GreedyTop quote: ORIGINAL: SubbieOnWheels A friend who'd had several litters of kittens born in her home said she observed how the mother cats disciplined the kittens. The most effective way was a flick to the kitten's ear - not hard, but noticeable. I tried that with my cat, and she stopped what she was doing and looked at me with the most incredulous expression on her face, as if to say, "Where did you learn that?" She never really stopped nipping, but she learned to keep it soft - she'd touch her teeth to my hand and look at me. It meant that I'd gone far enough in playing. Oh, I do miss her. After 17 years of love, her passing left a hole in my heart and an emtiness in my home. awww, Subbie....my heart goes out to you... my boykitty passed when he was 3, of kidney failure. 4 yrs later, I still mourn for him. Although, his sister (Her Majesty, Gracious) sometimes channels him...LOL My heart too, Subbie. I had to put my boy Millie (he looked like a girl, and by the time I discovered testicles, his name had stuck) to sleep on my birthday last year. He was angel who would never bite or scratch. His brother Teeny, on the other hand is a monster, and seems to be impervious to any sort of discipline.

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