Does Your Cat Bite?

[Anonymous]

My 10 month old male cat, who is not affectionate to begin with, has started biting. He will lick me, then chomp. And not delicately. He licks my nose, then bites down. Licks my hand, then full-on attacks. It's unexpected, although I am beginning to fully expect it as of a few days ago. Do cats do this stuff or is he trying to tell me something? It's annoying AS F*%K. I enjoy him. I can live without cuddles and affection, but I draw the line at being attacked.

[Anonymous]

He is trying to tell you when he gets overstimulated. Also, does he have other cats to play with? Did he grow up with an adult cat? The adult cat teaches the baby cat when it gets too be too much and scolds them, in a way we humans cannot. Was he raised in isolation or left his mom too young so he did not get this socialization?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:He is trying to tell you when he gets overstimulated. Also, does he have other cats to play with? Did he grow up with an adult cat? The adult cat teaches the baby cat when it gets too be too much and scolds them, in a way we humans cannot. Was he raised in isolation or left his mom too young so he did not get this socialization?

I adopted him when he was about 3 months old and he is an "only" cat... I truly have no idea when he left his mom, but he does not have a cat sibling. As far as over-stimulation, nothing is going on when he bites. He's the one licking me. There's no petting or play. He just walks up to me and starts licking then bites.

[Anonymous]

He is NOT trying to tell you he is over stimulated. He is not a kid with ADHD

He is showing dominance. Licking and nibbling (small bites) establish his Alfa status.

Gently grab the scruff of his neck, very gently shake once and say "no". You are re-establishing that you are the mother cat or the alpha.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:He is NOT trying to tell you he is over stimulated. He is not a kid with ADHD

He is showing dominance. Licking and nibbling (small bites) establish his Alfa status.

Gently grab the scruff of his neck, very gently shake once and say "no". You are re-establishing that you are the mother cat or the alpha.

It is a common myth that people can grab the scruff of a cat's neck.
Only the cat's mommy can do that!!

Please OP, do not try this at home!!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My 10 month old male cat, who is not affectionate to begin with, has started biting. He will lick me, then chomp. And not delicately. He licks my nose, then bites down. Licks my hand, then full-on attacks. It's unexpected, although I am beginning to fully expect it as of a few days ago. Do cats do this stuff or is he trying to tell me something? It's annoying AS F*%K. I enjoy him. I can live without cuddles and affection, but I draw the line at being attacked.

Is he declawed? If the cat is declawed he will resort to biting

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:He is NOT trying to tell you he is over stimulated. He is not a kid with ADHD

He is showing dominance. Licking and nibbling (small bites) establish his Alfa status.

Gently grab the scruff of his neck, very gently shake once and say "no". You are re-establishing that you are the mother cat or the alpha.

It is a common myth that people can grab the scruff of a cat's neck.
Only the cat's mommy can do that!!

Please OP, do not try this at home!!

Er no, its not a myth its a fact and it works. Plenty of cat people around to tell you this.

[Anonymous]

No, my cat doesn't do this. When he bites you, shriek loudly and leave the area.

[Anonymous]

Do you play with the poor guy?
Honestly, I will wiggle long toys (think stick) under a blanket while he attacks (simulates mice running under the blanket) run around with one of those mouse on a string/stick things and the cat will chase me. Then, he'll kick the crap out of one of his stuffed toys for a while after chasing, that kind of thing.
They have to have some play time each day.
Is there another kitten that he plays with? The poor thing is 10 months old he needs some play time.

And yes you also appear to be over stimulating him - try to stop doing that.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My 10 month old male cat, who is not affectionate to begin with, has started biting. He will lick me, then chomp. And not delicately. He licks my nose, then bites down. Licks my hand, then full-on attacks. It's unexpected, although I am beginning to fully expect it as of a few days ago. Do cats do this stuff or is he trying to tell me something? It's annoying AS F*%K. I enjoy him. I can live without cuddles and affection, but I draw the line at being attacked.

Male cats especially ones that are neutered do this. Some call it love bites.

If he's growling, got his ears down or is kicking at you he is attacking.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:He is NOT trying to tell you he is over stimulated. He is not a kid with ADHD

He is showing dominance. Licking and nibbling (small bites) establish his Alfa status.

Gently grab the scruff of his neck, very gently shake once and say "no". You are re-establishing that you are the mother cat or the alpha.

Omg what kind of beast from hell are you? OP do not do that to the poor cat.
Always be kind to the cat and you will have a great long term relationship.

There is a big difference between gentle biting and hard biting.
Hard biting is from being overstimulated (did you touch his belly or over pet him until his eyes bugged out wildly and he started biting?).
Okay with him more and don't overstimulate him.

Gentle little bites means he loves you a lot! It does not mean he's being dominant over you it means he worships you basically.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:He is NOT trying to tell you he is over stimulated. He is not a kid with ADHD

He is showing dominance. Licking and nibbling (small bites) establish his Alfa status.

Gently grab the scruff of his neck, very gently shake once and say "no". You are re-establishing that you are the mother cat or the alpha.

Omg what kind of beast from hell are you? OP do not do that to the poor cat.
Always be kind to the cat and you will have a great long term relationship.

There is a big difference between gentle biting and hard biting.
Hard biting is from being overstimulated (did you touch his belly or over pet him until his eyes bugged out wildly and he started biting?).
PLAY with him more and don't overstimulate him.

Gentle little bites means he loves you a lot! It does not mean he's being dominant over you it means he worships you basically.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My 10 month old male cat, who is not affectionate to begin with, has started biting. He will lick me, then chomp. And not delicately. He licks my nose, then bites down. Licks my hand, then full-on attacks. It's unexpected, although I am beginning to fully expect it as of a few days ago. Do cats do this stuff or is he trying to tell me something? It's annoying AS F*%K. I enjoy him. I can live without cuddles and affection, but I draw the line at being attacked.

Male cats especially ones that are neutered do this. Some call it love bites.

If he's growling, got his ears down or is kicking at you he is attacking.

Yes, but love bites dont hurt. They are just affectionate little nibbles - I have a boy cat who is totally lovey with me and he does that.
It's sweet and it doesn't hurt.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:He is NOT trying to tell you he is over stimulated. He is not a kid with ADHD

He is showing dominance. Licking and nibbling (small bites) establish his Alfa status.

Gently grab the scruff of his neck, very gently shake once and say "no". You are re-establishing that you are the mother cat or the alpha.

Omg what kind of beast from hell are you? OP do not do that to the poor cat.
Always be kind to the cat and you will have a great long term relationship.

There is a big difference between gentle biting and hard biting.
Hard biting is from being overstimulated (did you touch his belly or over pet him until his eyes bugged out wildly and he started biting?).
Okay with him more and don't overstimulate him.

Gentle little bites means he loves you a lot! It does not mean he's being dominant over you it means he worships you basically.

Exactly!

Dogs do the alpha thing. Cats are very different and usually only female cats get territorial if at all.

[Anonymous]

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