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How can you getmy 8 month old kitten from biting you when you play?
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∙ 14y ago
He/she is probably teething.
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At 8 weeks old, it is unlikely the kitten is teething. Kittens get their first (Deciduous) teeth at 2 to 6 weeks of age, and then the adult teeth start to come in when they are 12 weeks old at the earliest.
Either your kitten is several weeks older or younger than you realise, or it could be the kitten was taken from its mother too early (8 weeks is too early) and the kitten did not get a chance to learn what social behaviours are right or wrong, so may be testing boundaries by biting.
The simplest thing to do is to calmly withdraw your hand, or yelp loudly when the kitten bites. Never punish the kitten as it doesn't know any better. In time it will learn that biting is a behaviour that is not tolerated and will not get it any attention.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 14y agoThere is NO way. Cats get exceptionally excited when they play, so they playfully bite. It is nothing personal, trust me. I have 4 cats, and They bite me all the time. Biting is sometimes a form of affection.
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∙ 11y agoKittens' play involves instinctual training to later in life survive in the wild. When a kitten jumps on another, it is learning to hunt. As kittens grow up a little bit, they may start to use more force, as they not only grow stronger, but also grow closer to starting to use these techniques for real, or they would if they really were in the wild.
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∙ 12y agoA kitten would suddenly start biting people because it would be angry at you or it might be acting strange.
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How do you get your 8 or 9 month old kitten to stop biting i have tried everything?
Cats love to play. You'll want to teach your kitten to not use its claws or teeth when playing. Basically, you pull away and stop playing whenever it shows signs of using its teeth or claws, until it calms down. See the referenced link below for more detail.
How do I get my 3 month old kitten to stop biting my fingers?
Kittens bite not to hurt but to play. Kittens, especially those who have come away from their mother too young (6-8 weeks old; the ideal age is 12 weeks old) will play rough. Kittens usually bite when they're playing, trying to get your attention or warning you not to do something. For example if you scratch or rub your cats lower back he or she might bite you to tell you they do not like you doing that or just isn't in the mood for it. The best things to do is to learn your kitten's behaviour, especially how he or she acts when he or she's about to bite. Refrain from playing with the kitten with your hands and use toys instead. When your kitten bites, you can either try and distract her attention with a toy, or make your hand or arm completely limp. A kitten will quickly grow bored of unmoving "prey" and will let go. Ignoring the kitten for a few minutes afterwards will also help. Kittens love attention, so a kitten will quickly learn that biting, scratching and other behaviours will get it ignored - so will stop such behaviour. NEVER hit your cat; this will just make it fearful of you. Cats respond poorly to negative reinforcement.
My puppy won't stop biting me?
I prefer you to pretend that you are angry at him and he will not bite you as he will think that you are angry or you can train him and get him some protein bars which he can chew on or either get him a toy. Hope I could help
What games can you play with your kitten?
Play with a ball
How do you make your kitten be comfortable towards you?
If you have a new kitten that is standoffish, there are many things you can do to get the kitten to be comfortable. It is important to give the kitten a lot of attention, and play with them often. Giving them plenty of toys and objects to play with, will help the kitten become comfortable.
When can you play with kitten?
you can play with your kitten whenever it is not nursing ( if it still does). anytime else will be a great time to bond with your kitten and they are very playful little beasts and love to be active! :D
Will your kitten ever stop biting?
Kittens bite not to hurt but to play. Your kitten will likely grow out of this. Adult cats will also bite. Cats usually bite when they're playing, trying to get your attention or warning you not to do something. For example if you scratch or rub your cats lower back he/she might bite you to tell you he/she doesn't like you doing that or just isn't in the mood for it. The best things to do is to learn your kitten's behaviour, especially how she acts when she's about to bite. Refrain from playing with her with your hands and use toys instead. When your kitten bites, you can either try and distract her attention with a toy, or make your hand or arm completely limp. A kitten will quickly grow bored of unmoving "prey" and will let go. Ignoring the kitten for a few minutes afterwards will also help. Kittens love attention, so a kitten will quickly learn that biting, scratching and other behaviours will get it ignored - so will stop such behaviour. NEVER hit your cat; this will just make it fearful of you. Cats respond poorly to negative reinforcement.
What is an example of deductive and inductive?
An example of deductive reasoning is: All humans are mortal, Socrates is a human, therefore Socrates is mortal. An example of inductive reasoning is: Every time I eat strawberries, I get a rash, therefore I must be allergic to strawberries.
Were to play kitten cannon?
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Does anyone else leave their nail on after biting then to play with them?
yes ,why?
Would a six-month-old kitten mind a eight-week-old kitten being added to the family?
It depends on the kitten. Some cats will never be happy being around other cats. It should be fine as long as you introduce them slowly, and don't leave them alone together for the first couple of days.I take in strays - 8 months ago I introduced a 5 month old to my other cats. 3 months ago I took in an 8 week old kitten, and last month I took in a 10 week old. For the past week I have been minding a motherless month old kitten for a friend. It usually takes about 2 or 3 days for the newbie to settle in and be accepted, but they all get along eventually. They play-fight, as cats do, but never hurt each other.Good luck.Usually if a kitten is young it will be more open-minded, and a 6 month old would probably be best friends with the 8 week old and play because they are both kittens and they will have each other to play with. Some cats are the exception because they have had an insecure past, but if they hiss at each other at first give it a couple of days and they will most likely settle down. :)it could take them from 3 days to several weeks for them to get along, i know this from personal experience, they may get into fights that you might have to break up.
What are some good kitten play websites?
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