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How do I get my 3 month old kitten to stop biting my fingers?
LilSantyna
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.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoYou can do a couple different things. When she starts biting, pull your hand away and tell her "no!", she does it again then stop playing with her for a little bit.
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.
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∙ 14y agoIf you disiplin a kitten and/or get it a chew toy to bite on. I have kittens that do that so im used to it. ~alena
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∙ 14y agowhen your kitten bits you walk away from him and then reward him when he is calm
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∙ 12y agoWell, kittens are too young to train not to, but biting should weat out by adulthood.
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