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Why does a cat bite more when it bites?

Pet Knowledge
This article is provided by Veterinarian Dr. William Taylor
The more the cat bites, the more it bites. It may be that the cat thinks that the owner is playing with it or treats the owner as its prey, but it may also be that the cat is in the teething stage, because the teeth are particularly itchy and uncomfortable, so it will pass. Bite to relieve dental discomfort. If the cat behaves like this, the owner must correct it in time, otherwise the cat will easily develop the habit of biting people, and may bite people in the future and not let go. The more you hit it, the more you hit it, it may worsen the cat's personality. Therefore, it is recommended that the owner scolds the cat in time when the cat bites, and at the same time gently pats the cat's head or removes the cat's mouth.

1. Thinking that the owner is playing with it

If the cat bites a person and then runs away, or grabs the person’s hand and bites and kicks it, it may be that the cat thinks that the owner is playing with it, especially It's when the cat goes crazy. Many cats develop this habit when they were young because they left their mother cats prematurely and have not experienced socialization training. This requires the owner to slowly help the cat correct this behavior and use toys to consume the cat's excessive energy.

2. Treat the owner as its prey

Cats are predators, and it is their nature to chase prey. The prey’s resistance will excite the cat, so after the cat bites, it will stimulate this An animal instinct. If hitting it again at this time will irritate the cat, it will bite even more. Therefore, when a cat bites, it is not recommended that the owner beats or scolds the cat. This will alienate the cat from the owner. At this time, the owner should not move around, and the cat will loosen its mouth. After loosening its mouth, the cat should be rewarded so that it can develop the habit of not biting. Rewarding responses.

3. In the molar period

Generally, the molar period of cats is around 7-8 months old. Because the teeth are particularly itchy and uncomfortable, cats will bite people to relieve their teeth. Feeling uncomfortable, and at the same time, he will suddenly become fond of biting and tearing objects. It is recommended that owners pay attention to observation. If they find signs of teeth grinding in their cats, they can prepare teething sticks or teething toys for the cats to relieve the discomfort of the cats’ teeth.