Cat Biting – Why It Happens and How to Stop It

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First off, biting is instinctive behavior for cats, so you should never expect that you will train your cat to stop biting. What you can do is to train your cat to stop biting people.

There are several types of situations during which cats resort to biting. Each of these is tailored to its cause.

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Cat love bites vs Cat warning bite

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Sometimes when petting a cat, even if it looks like it is enjoying every moment of it, you may be surprised to get bitten suddenly. This type of bite is a warning that you should stop petting the cat.

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On the other hand, if your cat is excited, rather than agitated, then you may be getting one of the good love bites.

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How to Stop It

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As for the love bites, enjoy them, but if they turn from nibbles to something more painful, then it may be time for you to put an end to it. Even if it springs from something positive, it is very important that you stop your cat every single time it bites you.

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