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Why do Ragdoll cats like to bite people?

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This article is provided by Veterinarian Dr. Isabella Davis
Ragdoll cats may like to bite people because they are in the teething period and lack something to grind their teeth, so they will bite people indiscriminately. Secondly, cats will also bite people randomly when they are frightened. This is their instinct, mainly to protect themselves. In addition, if the owner likes to play with the cat with his hands, the cat will bite the owner's hands as toys over time.

1. Teeth Changing

Ragdoll cats will start to change their teeth when they are about 3 to 4 months old. During the teeth changing period, because the teeth are itchy, they will start to chew things. At this time The owner's hand is its excellent teething stick. If this is the case, the owner can provide the cat with teething sticks or toys to relieve the kitten’s discomfort. In addition, owners also need to supplement their cats with an appropriate amount of calcium to prevent their cats from uneven tooth growth and loose teeth due to calcium deficiency.

2. When frightened

When Ragdoll cats are frightened, they will bite randomly out of instinct, such as taking the cat to take a bath, cutting nails, etc., which will make the cat Feeling scared and frightened, the cat will suddenly become aggressive towards its owner. At this time, it is recommended that the owner not blindly approach the cat, and it is best to let the cat stay quietly for a while.

3. Interact with their owners

Ragdoll cats are lively and cheerful by nature. When playing, they like to interact with their owners by biting. This is their way of communication, but sometimes they If you are overly affectionate, don't know how to measure, and don't know the importance of your mouth, coupled with the sharp teeth, it is easy to accidentally injure the owner. Therefore, it is recommended that when playing with cats, owners should not use their hands to tease the cats. Instead, they can use toys such as cat teasers and laser pointers.