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Why do kittens like to bite people?

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This article is provided by Veterinarian Dr. James Brown
Kittens like to bite people, which may be caused by expressions of love, hunger, fear, teeth grinding, rabies, etc. If it is caused by physiological factors, such as expressions of love, hunger, fear, teeth grinding, etc., owners should spend more time with their cats. , and understand the kitten's needs. When the mood is relieved, the adverse reactions can subside on their own, and then I learn not to worry. If it is caused by pathological factors and the body is accompanied by other symptoms, such as general muscle spasm, difficulty breathing, etc., you need to take the kitten to a regular pet hospital for treatment to avoid delaying the condition and affecting the body's recovery.

1. Express love

Because kittens do not usually express love with kisses like humans, kittens will choose to bite their owners gently to express their love for their owners.

2. Hungry

If the kitten is not fed food at meal time, or the kitten is hungry, it may remind the owner by gently biting it. It is recommended that owners feed their kittens some cat food, which can effectively relieve symptoms.

3. Fear

Kittens are usually less courageous. If they encounter something they are afraid of, they will usually panic and try to escape. At this time, if the owner restrains him, the kitten will They usually have a self-protective mentality and may bite their owners.

4. Teeth grinding

Consider it that the kitten is in the teething period, and the teeth may be itchy. The kitten may grind its teeth by biting people or things to relieve it. Uncomfortable situation. If this symptom occurs, it is recommended that the owner buy some teething biscuits for the kitten, which can effectively alleviate the cat’s biting behavior.

5. Rabies

If a kitten is infected with the rabies virus, the virus will usually multiply in the body, causing pathological reactions, causing the kitten to be afraid of water, have muscle spasms throughout the body, and have difficulty breathing. During this period, the kitten may become irritable and bite people or other creatures. It is recommended to take the kitten to a regular pet hospital for treatment in time and receive a rabies vaccine with the help of a doctor. , can effectively relieve symptoms.

In daily life, owners should pay attention to the hygienic care of kittens, bathe kittens frequently, keep kitten skin and hair dry and clean, and let kittens eat some pureed vegetables and fruits in appropriate amounts. Foods such as puree and cooked egg yolks are rich in protein, vitamins and minerals.Substances that are beneficial to the physical health of kittens.