What can I do if my 5 month old Siamese/Tabby kitten won't stop biting?
Thursday, July 29th, 2010 at
11:45 pm
My cat is a 5 month old Siamese/Tabby male kitten, and he’s always biting; hard, I might add. What can I do to make him calm down and stop attacking?
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boot him across the room when he bites you.
First off, understand your feline is an animal and there are no guaranties how an animal will act. That being said I believe animals respond to how there being treated (aside from there instinctive nature) similar to us humans. Being that your kitten is on the younger end of the spectrum it is going to be very curious and playful. Cats love the texture of our skin because its easy for them to sink there claws and teeth into. Similar to that of prey. Remember cats like to pounce. If you want to enjoy your kitten without the pain try handling it after it has been fed or after it has exerted alot of energy this way it learns your trying to comfort it. You should also have toys and a climbing tower available for your kitten. Pay close attention to how your kitten reacts when handling it. There are many other reasons but these are a good start. Good luck!!!
spray him with water when he bites
go "psssst" really loudly at him and stomp your feet. anything to startle him each time he does this
What is he biting your hands or chasing your feet and ankles? If he is biting your hands gently disengage yourself , turn your back on him and stop giving him attention, do this every time he bites. If it’s chasing feet and ankles carry a squirt bottle with you and spray him a good one when he tries to attack.
Do you play roughly with your cat? If you do, I suggest that you stop. This will only encourage unwanted behavior.
One way you can try to alter the cat’s negative behavior is by purchasing a kit called Comfort Zone for cats. It has a diffuser and a bottle of Feliway, shich is inserted into the diffuser. The diffuser is then plugged into a wall socket in the room where the cat likes to hang out – your bedroom, the living room, and even the room where the litter box is kept.
The diffuser will diffuse Feliway into the air. Humans rarely can detect it since it has no odor or color.
Feliway is a synthetic pheromone that mimics the pheromones on a cat’s face. Haven’t you noticed your cat rubbing its face on furniture, clothing and/or you? The pheromones calm the cat in stressful situations. There may be something that is stressing the cat in your home.
The Feliway bottle will last about 30 days. Then you have to get a replacement. I’ve written some sources for you where you can buy this stuff at a cheaper rate than at a retail pet supply store.