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Does the kitten need to grind its teeth if it starts biting?

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This article is provided by Veterinarian Dr. Sarah Davis
Kittens may start biting because they are grinding their teeth, or it may be caused by bad habits. Kittens generally enter the teething period at 4 to 5 months, and owners can prepare food or toys for kittens that can grind their teeth. Kittens are in the growth and development period and their bodies need a lot of nutrients. Owners need to provide kittens with high-protein, high-calorie foods, such as fish, chicken, canned cat food, etc., which can provide various nutrients and energy for the kittens' bodies and are beneficial to the kittens' growth and development.

1. Need to grind teeth

Kittens generally enter the teething period at 4 to 5 months. Owners can prepare food or toys for kittens that can grind their teeth, such as teething cat food and teething biscuits. , pet chews, etc., can effectively help kittens relieve symptoms. Kittens may bite other things during the molar period. Owners should place some hard toys and sharp objects out of reach of kittens to avoid damaging the kittens' bodies. If the symptoms are severe, you should take the kitten to a regular hospital for treatment in time. With the help of a doctor, standard and effective treatment can be helpful to relieve the symptoms.

2. Bad habits

If the kitten has a habit of biting, the owner needs to patiently teach the kitten in daily life. For example, when a kitten bites someone, stop it in time and scold the kitten softly to let it know that this is a wrong behavior. With the owner's patient teaching, the kitten's bad habits can be corrected.

3. Daily feeding and care

Kittens are in the growth and development period, and their bodies need a lot of nutrients. Owners need to provide kittens with high-protein, high-calorie foods, such as fish, chicken, canned cat food, etc., which can provide various nutrients and energy for the kittens' bodies and are beneficial to the kittens' growth and development. Moreover, owners should also ensure that the kitten's living environment is clean and sanitary, and regularly clean and disinfect the kitten's living environment, which can reduce the risk of the kitten being infected with parasites and is beneficial to the kitten's health.