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Why does a cat suddenly bite its owner?

Pet Knowledge
This article is provided by Veterinarian Dr. Alexander Smith
A cat may bite its owner suddenly to express affection. In this case, it usually just bites the owner gently. Secondly, it may be that the cat was hurt during the petting process, or the owner touched a sensitive part of the cat, so the cat suddenly bites the owner out of instinctive reaction. In addition, if the owner has the habit of teasing the cat with his hands or feet, then over time the cat will treat the owner's hands or feet as toys, and when it feels bored, it will suddenly bite the owner and play with them.

1. Express love

Among cats, pretending to bite each other when playing is actually a way of coquettishness and goodwill, so if the cat just bites the owner lightly, it may be Expressing love to the owner. At this time, the owner can use toys to play with the cat for a while, which will help enhance the relationship between the cat and the cat.

2. It hurts

If the cat suddenly bites the owner while petting the cat, it may be that it was hurt during the petting process, so it will It subconsciously bites its owner, and then runs away quickly, preventing the owner from getting close to it again. Therefore, owners should pay attention and time when petting cats, and never touch the cat too hard or for a long time.

3. Touch the sensitive parts of the cat

The tail, whiskers, buttocks and other parts of the cat are very sensitive. If the owner accidentally touches these sensitive parts of the cat, they will They will react instinctively to protect themselves. Therefore, when petting a cat, it is best for the owner to avoid these opponents and try to pet the cat's forehead, chin, back and other parts, which are the most comfortable places for the cat.

4. Treat the owner’s hands and feet as toys

If the owner usually likes to tease the cat with his hands, it is easy for the cat to use the owner’s hands and feet as toys, thus developing a habit of biting. Habit. Therefore, when owners usually interact and play games with their cats, it is best to use cat teasing sticks and try not to tease the cats with their hands or feet. Otherwise, it will be difficult to correct the cat's habits once they develop it.