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How to educate cats about biting people

Pet Knowledge
This article is provided by Veterinarian Dr. Sophia Thompson
In the case of cats biting people, the owner needs to first understand the reason why the cat bites people, and then take corresponding measures. First of all, if the kitten is about 3 to 8 months old, the biting may be because it is in the teeth-changing stage. It is recommended that the owner prepare some teething sticks for the kitten to alleviate the discomfort of the kitten during the teeth-changing period. Secondly, if the cat bites on purpose, you need to yell loudly and tell it that this is wrong. In addition, cats may bite when they want their owners to play with them. In this case, you can prepare more toys for the cat, and do not tease the cat with your hands.

1. Prepare a molar stick for the cat

If the cat is about 3 to 8 months old, then the cat is in the stage of changing teeth at this time. Due to the discomfort of the teeth, it will bite the hands, feet or Condition of other items. This is the behavior of cats wanting to change teeth. Owners do not need to educate them too much. It is generally recommended that owners prepare some hard objects such as teething sticks and teething toys for cats, which can alleviate the discomfort of cats’ teeth and help cats change teeth.

2. Scold the cat loudly

If the cat bites the owner intentionally, the owner needs scientific guidance and education. The cat needs to be scolded loudly and treated with newspapers and empty mineral water bottles. Tap the cat's side gently to let the cat subconsciously know that its behavior is wrong. After repeated repetitions, it will get rid of this bad habit. At the same time, it should be noted that every time a cat bites or has bitten, it must be stopped seriously, but it cannot be solved violently. After the cat realizes that it has made a mistake, it can be given a certain reward.

3. Prepare more toys for the cat

If the cat bites gently and tentatively, it may be too bored and wants the owner to play with it. At this time, the owner cannot yell at the cat loudly, but can use toys such as cat teasing sticks to play with the cat, and prepare more toys for the cat so that the cat will not feel bored. In addition, it is not recommended that owners directly play with cats with their hands. Otherwise, over time, cats will use their hands as toys and often bite people's hands to play with.