3 Simple Steps To Stop a Cat or Kitten From Biting!

I believe the first skill for any cat owner to learn is the skill of guiding your cat's teeth and claws - to show what is acceptable or unacceptable to bite. These 3 steps, observation, desensitization + associations, and misdirection, are simple but incredibly effective tools at training your cats to stop biting!
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Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
1:42 1. Observation Strategy
4:22 2. Desensitization and Positive Associations Strategy
6:55 3. Misdirection Strategy
8:56 Conclusion
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[@monsieurtn]

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[@kozukawa47]

Perfect timing! My rescue cat is starting to bite ╯﹏╰ thank you!!!

[@happyinparis]

Same here.

[@HeronCoyote1234]

Thank you. I have to do the misdirection technique on my tabby. I mostly leave him alone (we’re both introverts), but sometimes when I wake up and he’s snuggled against me, I’ll reach down to pet him lightly, and he’ll treat me like prey (biting, clawing, bunny kicks). Oh, I love your voice, btw.

[@melfreemans]

My bengal kitten is in the process of learning that hands are not toys. He's so freaky smart. Just saying "easy" in a slow quiet voice causes him to downshift from bites to licking. I wish my miniature pinschers were so smart lol!!!

[@Thatkidlbs]

This was more than helpful. You actually made me feel more confident about what I have to do. Most people talk about it or show just random images of cats while they talk(smh). Thank you for this. Great video!

[@reykhault4072]

I've just adopted an stray kitten and lately she is exhibitting those aggresive behaviours that you mentioned. I'm going to try those and I hope they result in change of behaviour because I really need my hands and even my ears :D

[@jensnow.6460]

The best person on KZbin who really explained it the best and from all the aspects how i didn't find u earlier man ?!❤️merci beaucoup ☺️

[@thelittlemisa]

Thank you for this video! I am about to foster an unsocialised kitten and am concerned about the potential biting. Your videos have all been great advice for supporting me doing this in an apartment.

[@monsieurtn]

I'm super happy that my videos have been helpful to you! Thanks!

[@deadhorse188]

My cat bites my face to wake me up every single morning at the crack of dawn to get his breakfast. How's that for food motivation?

[@sydneyhamilton3344]

Try changing his routine. If you feed your cat after you get all ready for the day they won’t associate you waking up with getting food!

[@deadhorse188]

@@sydneyhamilton3344 thank you for the suggestion,but it's a little hard to change the routine when I have to get up at 4:30 a.m. to go to work.😕

[@sydneyhamilton3344]

@@deadhorse188 I get up at 5 too! I wake up, shower and put on clothes, clean the litter box and then feed my kitty right before I leave. Just reorder your morning routine to feed your cat before you leave otherwise that’s what they’re associating you waking up with. Just a tip I got from someone on Reddit which has helped me immensely!

[@chloezammit6968]

omg same or my toes

[@junemyers4882]

Mine does that also

[@Ann-pj7ie]

"Cats are highly food motivated" Why does it seem like he's talking about me??

[@ChameleonLady]

Do you also meow? 😸

[@nightcircus4019]

is it just me or his voice sounds like a flight attendant? Anyways, great video! I'll be sure to remember the tips :)

[@gabrielM1111]

Excellent professional advice

[@trinidadsantiago5761]

Very helpful ...thank you

[@nessa.w7825]

This was Perfect! Thx

[@janetbransdon3742]

Thank you.

[@dianabykh3388]

Very helpful

[@nfn7121]

More interested in this guy. So many questions about the home design

[@TheKitty1952]

Dogs wag their tail = happy; cats wag their tail = WATCH OUT! I used an old mink fur piece to become a "dry kill"toy for my Norwegian Forest cat...she now carries it around the house if she is distressed when I'm not home: I will find it in the hallway waiting for me to return.. so sweet.

[@sondrasmith2691]

Never ever PLAY with your cats with your hands. That's what toys are for. If someone in your family insists on rough-playing with your cat, have them STOP or I promise, you will create an aggressive cat, most unpleasant.

[@andreamaldonado1551]

I adopted a kitten three weeks ago (she's two months old). And even though I NEVER play with my hands or feet, she still bites and scratches quite a lot. I have even told people who come over only to use toys to play with her, but she still loves "attacking" hands and feet. I don't know how to handle it :(

[@n64central]

@@andreamaldonado1551 she is still a kitten, if she starts biting simply YELL NO!! Then give her a light smack on the head, it is the same as if a mother cat was caring for them

[@KC-xh5bs]

Please don't yell at or hit your cats, we are not their mothers so shouldn't act like them. My kitten used to attack my hands and arms all the time, but now at 9 months old she very rarely does and the bites are not hard. Kittens need hours of play in a day.

[@Buttercup-vw2zo]

nothing worse than self righteous people preaching on KZbin. Annoying as hell

[@Kyattchan]

you have such beautiful cats :) ty for all the tips!

[@p2mthedirector]

Thank you

[@johnemerick5860]

Good video! Subbed

[@kathylarsson8388]

Your advice was very encouraging and showing us HOW we need to interact with our feline friends was great to see. Thank you. Kathy from Sydney Australia

[@kittensinribbons]

I completely agree, from california here

[@Coco-bl8zg]

So the thing is my cat bites me just because he wants attention (I think). I will be petting him and then walk away and he will start following me and biting my feet (pretty hard). He is my only cat who bites so hard that it makes me bleed a lot. I'm guessing it's because he wants to play or he just wants my full attention but idk if it could be something else. I try to distract him with toys but he is only interested in me. Sometimes it is hard for me to get away from him or even close a door on him. It's funny because he will be purring the whole time lmao. He is still a kitten but is already the size of most full grown cats. He is a pretty big cat and he will only get bigger. I just want to find out exactly why he is biting because it's not overstimulation. He is biting when I stop petting him and walk away. I just want to fix this before he gets bigger and even harder to fight off. Other than the biting he is such a sweet and loving baby and I just think he doesn't know of any other way to express his emotions.

[@lawrencefernando6610]

If it makes you bleed that is too bad. My cat bites for attention when it is time for food. Biting for love is nonsense. My cat is totally selfish. Does only what it wants. Bloody asylum seeker cat is running the show in my house

[@CandyToyBox]

Great Video! Very Helpful information. It looks like your cats are very happy!!

[@lubnaAlmulla]

Thank you 😻👍

[@1slandgirlcaribbean304]

Thank you for these strategies. I too have a Bengal kitten and she's a biter. O didn't know what to do about that. I'll use these strategies to not over stimulate her.

[@charmainekirk1512]

My rescue cat was biting me. He was biting my wrists something awful. I asked some rescue staff what to do. They said that he was seeing me as a sibling or love. I decided to work with this because he was new and wanted to play but the biting was depressing. I thought😊....well if he loves me, then he does not want to hurt me so I would say owww in a hurt way when he would bite me. He immediately stopped the biting and in record time.

[@jdee4956]

Very sensible advice. Kittens bite when they are teething.

[@judithlpn-quilter7757]

Wonderful info. I will try on my new kitten. He not only bites but he attacks my hands and arms. He gets into a vicious mood when he acts wild and crazy. I bought cat nip and toys but keeping them in my pocket is great. Thank You

[@monsieurtn]

I'm glad it's been helpful! Good luck and keep at it - he'll grow out of it soon!

[@user-em3pf9lv5t]

My kitten is like this and my patience has been being tested.

[@sidth__]

@@user-em3pf9lv5tsame. But i think patience and consistency would be a great factor. Lets keep going into redirecting them. 😂 hope they will grow it out soon.

[@shehnazm1820]

could you make a list of toys your cats use the most( independent play, biting toys, wands etc?) i have a young cat who needs different kinds of toys, i’m still trying to build up enough toys she likes to rotate them!

[@monsieurtn]

Sure! I'll definitely put this on my list to do! Thank you for the suggestion!

[@richardb4787]

As a child, I had a young brother who would bite. To make it stop, I would either pinch either his nose or tongue. Either way, it works.

[@UP-zq1ml]

Great video, what's the toy in the beginning intro

[@DC-ef8op]

Where did you get that window bed with suction cups? Cool!

[@joanbucci9078]

Great video, very informative. I’m trying to break my 5 mo old kitten from biting. She was spayed 2 wks ago, but she’s still pretty ridiculous. She terrorizes the labradoodle. I’m going to use your tips.

[@AnetteY11]

Love this video and not surprised that Ash would be the most laid back - he looks like he has a russian blue in him which is the most decadently relaxed breed I’ve ever met ☺️

[@Soulful-Scribes]

I hope this is true lol, i have a russian blue kitten that is a lil pyscho lol

[@mr.e1026]

Ok, so, I have a cat, at the time of this writing, he's 16 months old. He is my baby. In terms of biting, he bites it incredibly lightly, and then licks my hand. Even when I rub his belly, which he loves, there will be times he wraps his front paws on my hand so I can't just pull it away, and sometimes even start bunny kicking my arm, except he doesn't shoot his claws out on me. If I want, all I have to do is use mild long strokes, and he immediately knows to stop and just relax. I am the only one who he does this with. So, in your opinion, is this a real problem? So far, the only thing I can see it as a problem is, other people think they can do it, too, and he runs away from them when they try. He doesn't bite or scratch on really anything except the cat towers and whatever toy I use, and to be fair, he gets at least 3 hours of hard play each day, because his kitty reactor is always needing vented off. He is a very high energy cat.

[@TheFd90]

I have a 2 months kitten that bite no matter what i do! I bought her tons of toys yet she still goes for hands and legs! She was 3 weeks old when i found her alone, so no mother to discipline her. I need to put her for adoption but she'swild and i'm afraid nobody would want her :(

[@monsieurtn]

My youngest, Loki, had that problem when he was young. He was a terrible biter. I thought he would continue to bite when he grew up too but through consistent methods - he eventually stopped. Don't give up!

[@giosk8productions]

Really enjoying your videos! Could you please tell me which water fountain you use?

[@monsieurtn]

Hi! Thanks for your comment! Unfortunately, I couldn't find the exact fountain that I use in the US markets :( because I bought it here online in Korea. Though I have some recommended ones that some of my friends use over in Canada/US. Check out my recommended products page! monsieurtn.com/product-review/recommended-apartment-cat-products/

[@giosk8productions]

@@monsieurtn thanks!

[@dangoalpha8818]

i have a question , would you share where you got the cat window beds or some cat toys you suggest ?

[@conniehughes1417]

My first kitty is now15 mo. old & has been a biter all along (I didn't know about these wonderful cat care videos) & I've not been able to deter him. He gets irritated easily, & there is no tail twitching before the bite. I'm learning. He needs more play time, & when really riled up around play time, if I see an attack on me coming, I give him a soft chew toy to bite & kick, & that helps a lot. I just got a new baby kitten (7 wk.) & after a short introduction, they seem to get along, but now (10 days in) he is attacking her, biting & kicking her like a stuffed toy if I have not quickly intervened. I am really worried he will hurt her or kill her, but she wants to play so badly, she goes back for more (but cries out if hurt). I've yelled, hit him, & tried to shelter her, but they seem to be hell-bent on "playing" together. How do I stop him from being mean to her? I've had to remove her, lock her back in the bathroom (her original safe-place) for her own safety. They HAVE to get along; I don't want to get rid of either 1. I'm sure he is jealous, but he's still a kitten too, & wants to play. I've been dangling a string toy, 1 in each hand, so they each feel played with, but he wants more interaction, & will eventually just lie down & wait for her to tire of the toy so he can pounce on her. I've watched all your videos (all good info) but there's nothing about this interactive cat agression between older 1 & newcomer kitten problem.

[@SybilHolidayHolidayOHara]

Along w asking monsieur tn, I'd like to suggest asking Jackson Galaxy as well. Good luck w your kits!

[@tracyturner-browne4012]

You NEVER EVER hit an animal!!!!!!! And you NEVER EVER get rid of them!!!!!

[@conniehughes1417]

@@tracyturner-browne4012 They have both survived unscathed. I had no plans to get rid of either. I was worried sick about her safety & if a swat to him would spare her injury, I would. Have a better idea? She's now 1 yr old & they are best friends & play together.

[@tracyturner-browne4012]

@@conniehughes1417 I'm really, really glad things worked out so well. You used the term 'hit' and I felt compelled to comment on it. I get so sick of all the animal abuse I see online and since animals can't speak for themselves I try to be a voice for them. I also despise what I call a "society of disposable pets" as so many people abandon their animals on a daily basis. I'm so glad I was wrong in this instance and that everything is going so well!☺️

[@davidhuang5042]

My cat is a bit weird, he loves pets and obviously when overstimulated, I'll stop. However, it becomes his goal to continue biting even when leaving the room or trying to misdirect him with a toy. He will actively come to bite and continue to do so for 5-10mins then proceed to stop and sleep on me.

[@rebeccalauder99]

Mine too

[@bryananzellotti9169]

Very good tips , I got a 7-8 months kitten (Short hair Grey & white) who doesn’t let me rub her belly or back, she gets playful not scared. I want her to grow out of it because i’m scared it’s gonna hurt in the future. When she does i have a fluffy rat toy i give them out my hand next to it to see what she’ll pick but she still goes for my hands & that’s when i just put all the toys away.

[@bryananzellotti9169]

then put my hand next to it*

[@lemon6495]

I swear i also have a soft mouse toy for him and she doesn’t let me rub his head belly back she becomes playful and start to play with my hand and bites and scratches me what should i do can you help?I didn’t understand the video carefully

[@candeeaviles3729]

Where did you get the toy in the beginning of the video?

[@JaLauwMan35]

I am busy for two weeks now and see i slight difference but my weustion is how long will it take?

[@stormtrooperjon9212]

Very helpful! I just got a kitten also named Loki lol, and he bites and scratches my hands, I’ll try to get him used to them instead attack them ☺️

[@akane-chaan]

Wait I saw your cat litter is pellets, are those wooden pellets? I was wondering if that is something you would recommend for me to switch out for a long haired cat who kicks the sand everywhere...

[@gabrielc6252]

8:26 what are the big white claws?

[@shagara.9138]

Is it possible to start this strategy to a full grown cat?

[@cathystrydom8731]

Very interesting. But help my understanding. Do your 4 cats eat that little cat pellets?. 🐱🐱 s.a.

[@lemon6495]

she doesn’t let me rub his head belly back she becomes playful and start to play with my hand and bites and scratches me what should i do can you help? She just let me touch when she is sleepy :( plz help

[@monsieurtn]

That's a difficult situation but I would recommend only touching her with she is sleepy or eating. When a cat is playful it's best to just play with them using the correct toys (wand, balls, etc.) to let their energy out and then try to pet them when they're tired! Hope this helped!

[@HOPE-wg5pb]

Your voice is damn good, be a narrator !!, and ty :D

[@slimcatandme]

My cats bites are aggression. We are trying to change behavior. It's because he was a rescue. Was abused from it. We give positive reinforcement. The bites come without warning. Was after a walk so I brought him in but he went in on his own. We are learning his body language

[@jacktheripper2746]

Is there anyway to make cat bites hurt less? My cat has very long teeth and he’s a little more aggressive so his bites freakin hurt. Is there anyway to to positing my hand or finger shape to make it hurt less?

[@ahmadhama1981]

my 3 month cat bites me all the time attacking my legs and hands and sometimes I cant lie it makes me so angry sometimes

[@judiththompson3120]

I brought in a wild cat and trying to home train. But the claws are super sharp, can you help?

[@monsieurtn]

Hi! Thanks for your comment, yes it might hurt if their claws are sharp! There's a few things that I would do! 1. Clip their nails with a nail clipper, just take off the sharp tip. If he doesn't like it, wait until he's sleepy (usually after a large meal) and clip it 2. Use toys, not your hands for playing with your cats! Hope this helps!

[@elizabethhancock2874]

My little treasure isn’t annoyed with me when he nips, he appears to be playing and enjoying himself. I do try to deflect this behaviour with a toy, but he’d much rather happily bite my hand. It’s as if he’s teething., and not malicious biting. He’s very much a high energy toddler who needs mummy’s attention most of the time. I have ‘toy stations’ dotted around so that I can easily get to his toys whatever I’m doing. He still likes to nibble . It’s ok when it’s me as I sow deflect attention, but I don’t want him nibbling my young grandchildren so am extra vigilant. Many hanks for posting this.

[@debrajahnke5904]

Won't leaving them alone and walking away reinforce to them that a bit will make you leave them alone?

[@calthesquidking5839]

For some reason when I try to redirect my kitten to an appropriate toy my kitten loses interest in it rather quickly and stares at me or comes back to me. Is that normal?

[@monsieurtn]

That's a sign that the toy isn't quite as interesting as you unfortunately. Try a bunch of different toys to find "the one" that they'll go crazy for!

[@nicolaschen932]

Hello, I‘ve adopted my kitten 3 weeks ago. He has his biting and scratching moments when he is super excited and doesn’t want to listen to anything in these moments. I’ve tried redirecting his energy into toys for 2 weeks now, no improvement. I try not to overstimulate him whenever I see his tail moving. How long do you think it can take before my kitten understands?

[@monsieurtn]

Thanks for your comment! Some cats just take awhile to learn new habits. When Loki was young (the kitten in this video) it took him a lonnnnng time to understand, maybe up to 1-2 months. He would nip and bite constantly and I would redirect him constantly. As long as you're following the steps, he'll learn in time!

[@nicolaschen932]

Hello@@monsieurtn Thank you so much for your video and the reply. It is really helpful and reassuring

[@melfreemans]

Bengals are dogs in cat clothes. My dogs love a belly rub. I think Bengals like it also.

[@msgajhimelret9496]

Why do people disturb sleeping pets? Wait till they wake up on their own... We got our Toyger at 1yr from the shelter and after 2mo working with him he still love bites but never uses his claws. From the 2nd week with Tiger I sat down and looked him in the eyes and laid down the law... yah right. But you have to back it up with actions, food/toys and holding'em... re-iterating not doing the unwanted behavior... Not hitting, spraying or pitching'em across the room. Hope this helps as well...

[@berrrnice]

My cat aggressively bites me for no reason! She’s only 6 months but I’ll just be sat on the sofa and she’ll come and bite my arm so hard she’ll break the skin. I’ve never had a cat do this before and I feel like I’ve tried everything 😭

[@monsieurtn]

Oh no! When these types of difficult situations arise. One way is to make biting your skin a bad experience for them. Getting one of those cat safe bitter sprays or another taste that they hate to put on your skin will dissuade them from doing it further. Use that in conjunction with the strategies (+ a lot of playtime) is what I would recommend.

[@juliecrites1751]

my 5 mo cat bites hard, if I try to get him to stop doing something he wants to do, like remove him from my computer desk, or have to move him from my lap when I get up. Or when I clip his nails, even though I have done this easily since he was tiny, without any trouble. Today he started slipping off my lap, so I reached to pull him up, and must have scared him because he bit very hard, twice. I'm at a loss as to how to deal with this, doesn't fit in any of the scenarios you have descrived.

[@monsieurtn]

Hi! Thanks for your comment! I'd have something nearby like a stuffed animal or one of those kicker toys that I have in my video. If you see him getting overly aggressive - push the kicker toy towards him - they will generally start biting and kicking the toy. It takes some time but it should be able to guide him in the right direction. The key is to always have something ready for them to bite.

[@Anakinuk007]

You shouldn’t need to clip a cats nails, ever. If they have a scratching post/similar item or of course go outside they’ll take of their own nails. It’s pretty easy to cut in the wrong place causing pain or discomfort then cat will remember that. If a cat is falling - let them fall. I’d imagine the sudden realisation of falling, and a sudden movement of a hand trying to grab them was a second shock so cat lashed out in that instant. Trying to catch a cat will usually end in you getting scratched up possibly quite deeply, cat may literally claw your arm or whatever to rebalance.. Cats are excellent at landing on their feet, if anything interrupted that fall cat may then actually land awkwardly and hurt themselves. Cats are pretty resilient it’s very unlikely they would hurt themselves unless from a 3 storey balcony. Young cats especially don’t know the difference if laptop area is out of bounds. They want to play, and will be ‘lashing’ out playfully thinking that’s what you are doing, playing. Usually call them away from the spot and they’ll jump off, otherwise clap your hands and be stern if necessary. Post is old now lol hope all has worked out!

[@patriciavanhorn1853]

@@Anakinuk007 Cats nails do need to be trimmed! Just because they have a scratching post does not mean you don’t need to trim their nails. It is painful for cats if their nails are too long. I used to breed Siamese cats and that does not make me an expert, but I did learn a lot about these precious animals, cats. I learned it is a most humane thing to do. Talk to your vet about it if you don’t want to do it. It costs about $10. But you would be wise to learn as they really need trimming around every 2-3 weeks.

[@Anakinuk007]

@@patriciavanhorn1853 - I’d have to disagree. Maybe this is true of indoor cats even with scratching posts etc, or of certain posher breeds like pure bred Siamese. Your average cat (which goes outdoors) unless elderly and likely sick too should be able to naturally file down their own claws without any intervention. Cats need those sharp claws for protection too. I appreciate some pets may need a helping hand now and then or even regularly, but most would not. Unless there is a specific problem of nails over growing causing discomfort it’s not something which should be done. I’d imagine there are plenty of vets and others saying otherwise - they want your business and to buy their products.

[@royboy7401]

How about Tabasco sauce

[@cheryllorenz9884]

My boy hides on the top basement stair and when I walk by, he races up to me grabs my leg and bites hard usually drawing blood. How do I get him to stop? It’s gotten so I walk with a spray bottle in my hand. He usually does this In the evening. I’ve tried playing more at this time but after we finish playing he does it again. It’s only me he does this to, never my husband. HELP!

[@monsieurtn]

At this point I think you might have to completely change something to rewire his habits. Something I might do is: If he's biting the foot/ankle region - wear something some indoor boots and spray something bitter so if he does bite down, it'll taste bad so he isn't encouraged to keep doing it. If he's biting your leg - again think of a way to make it uncomfortable for him. Again, using bitter sprays would probably be helpful here - lather it on so he really hates the taste of biting anything on your body. Also, carry one a kicker toy at all times around you (if you see he's about to pounce - grab the kicker toy and get his attention so he can grab it and bite it as much as he wants) and then you can continue on. All of these items and more can be found here: monsieurtn.com/product-review/recommended-apartment-cat-products/#Cat_Behavior_Training_and_Correcting

[@cheryllorenz9884]

@@monsieurtn thank you! I will definitely try this.

[@LadyBug-xp1ox]

I tried multiple ways to get my cat to stop biting, but nothing has worked. He doesn't bite when we play, only when I'm just sitting down not doing anything.

[@monsieurtn]

Thanks for your comment! The best tip I can give you is to always have some sort of kicker toy or something they can bite in your pocket. Always. So the moment they try - you bust it out and redirect that behavior on that toy.

[@LadyBug-xp1ox]

@@monsieurtn Thanks! I'll try that again.

[@sidth__]

@@LadyBug-xp1oxhow is your cat?

[@angiebeltran2044]

I don’t pet my cat because every time I try he bites me, Every time I am walking, or sitting he attacks me, I play with him with his toys but he continues attacking me after we stop playing, he was food, clean water, clean litter boxes I don’t what to do he has been with me for 2 months, and he is not changing he is 3 months old now. He sleeps next to me BUUUT if I try to touch him not matter what he is doing he always responds with aggression, ANY SUGGESTIONS?

[@rebeccajewell2705]

My 7.5 month old kittens slink in under my comforter and attack my toes. I don’t have to be moving. As soon as I get into bed the little boogers start the “blanket shark” attacks.

[@susiemiller4288]

I rescued a BENGAL. I AM HER 3RD OWNER. SHE BITES REALLY HARD & draws blood. HELP!!!

[@kaylamarchbanks1836]

I can’t tell the way my kitten plays . He puts his ears back and puffs up then starts playing and purring but after he’ll bite pretty hard

[@kaylamarchbanks1836]

He’s 10 weeks

[@monsieurtn]

Hi! Thanks for your comment. 1. Keep a toy in your pocket or somewhere close at all times. Give it to him when he starts biting. 2. I would recommend no interaction with him directly with your hands or body until he starts relearning his habits If he comes for pets/cuddles, keep the touching to a minimum and just quick touches. As time goes on, you can extend the time that you touch him and take notes to see what sets him off! Keep it consistent - he'll likely mellow out around the 1-year mark! Good luck.

[@nancy4980]

My girl is about 12 weeks old, a tri-color stray that came running to me outside of my parents' house when she was just about 7 weeks old. She likes to bite a lot, could it be that she is teething? Is this a phase? Or, am I just doomed to become a chew toy? After all her biting, I was expecting to turn into Catwoman, but nothing. Nothing. 🙃 More ideas, please. Take care.

[@monsieurtn]

Habits are hard to break for cats and humans. So if you're trying to break a biting habit, it's going to be difficult. Instead, it's best to replace that biting habit with stuff she can bite. Have a variety of cat safe things she can bite in conjunction with a lot of interactive play time. As with anything, it's going to require a lot of consistency for habits to change! Good luck!

[@mattymobbs5125]

My bits even if it tail not wagging feel. Like giveing it up as I don't want it biteing my child

[@belindasalazar4025]

my kitten is 3 months old, he’s been biting ever since we got him and it’s gotten too far honestly i don’t know what to do, every day my ankles are bleeding cause of this, he just likes to attack and literally bite me as if he’s trying to eat me, i’m so desperate to find a solution

[@monsieurtn]

The kitten is likely hyper energetic. You'll have to keep something that they like to play with at all times. Also, another good way to prevent it is by using something bad tasting on your ankle. It teaches them that ankles don't taste good. The key is consistency! Pick one method and stick to it.

[@bellaboo208]

My cat bites me when I'm going up or down the stairs.and scratches the wall paper

[@aleahwallette1329]

My cat always bites me when I pet her.nlove bites but I never see her move her tail anything

[@katieme7165]

My cat jumps from the floor to my back and Sinks his teeth into my shoulder or the back of my neck. FIX THAT PLEASE!

[@mei_and_mimi]

Thank you for this, my kitten is about 8 months old and I'm at my wits end trying to figure out how to get her to stop biting even though I constantly try to redirect her to toys

[@mylifewithkittens6260]

😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻

[@KkVenus_]

i’m so sad because my 2 month old kitten will stand and get up to bite my finger really hard and when i take my hand off she will attack my hand

[@KkVenus_]

the manic biting frenzy happens randomly !!! she’ll be completely calm then change

[@lawrencefernando6610]

My cat bite when it is hungry and i ignore her calls for long. If i wake up late and its the food time it bites my leg to wake me up. My reaction is to push it away with that foot. That gets an angry retaliation bite. One day 8 might kick her hard if it goes on.

[@hartnettocl]

My cat is loving 99% of the time but then attacks me and bites so hard he draws blood and even goes after my face. I have had him for 7 years and I am at my wits end…..I Don’t want him put down! Please any suggestions?

[@caridumont2390]

Try playing with him with a feather attached to a string on a stick. Maybe he wants attention or has built up energy that he needs to release. I will say a 7 year old cat is a tough one to explain this behavior. Take him to vet...maybe he is in pain or needs calming drugs prescribed by a professional.

[@aaDee008]

She bites me when she's hungry and wants food... That's her way to tell me 😄

[@TimeTennyo]

I had that issue. Cat was climbing up me around food time. So I just stopped giving them food when they did that. I would go to the food and they would do the behaviour. I would then walk away. My cat quickly figured it out and stopped (thank goodness!)

[@1212salsera]

I put lavendar lotion on my hands and feet and she does not like that smell so she for now has stopped biting my fingers and toes.

[@jayjackson597]

our cat is still young and learning what is not good. he especially likes to jump up as I walk by and attack my feet by biting them. I give him a little push to make him stop and a loud no. but most of the time it has little effect. some times of the day it works. I'm thinking he is too agressive and I need to shoot him with a water gun when he bites and won't stop. most of the time he is good but he thinks biting is part of play. he is also bad about trying to play by reaching out and opening up a wound on our arms and we all have bloody scratches on our wrists and forearms. at these times we push him away and a loud no. he is slowly learning but we are very tired of the blood letting

[@monsieurtn]

I think it's time to make your arm to be an unpleasant place to touch/bite. If he is biting, getting a safe, bad tasting liquid and rubbing it on your skin will start to build the habit that "arms taste bad". Additionally, the same concept can be implemented for scratches too. Wrapping your arms in something cats hate to touch (usually sticky surfaces) will make the cats start to avoid interacting with your arm in that way. Thanks for your comment!

[@shanequajohnson5913]

My cat's don't bite all the time but sometimes my two cat's bites and I buy cat's toys for my cats instead of bites my hands

[@Taylornthebois]

Mines a year old, he'll just come up out of the blue n bite my chin and ear. He won't be scared or anything either

[@TheEldritchKnight1317]

My kitten coming to me to bite me. Nothing i tried helped does someone know how to stop her?

[@monsieurtn]

Have you tried having something in your pocket for them to bite at all times? I'm not kidding. Either a small ball, rolled up paper, or some catnipped stuffed fish toy. Whenever you see them approaching and ready to bite - throw it before they have a chance to do anything.

[@TheEldritchKnight1317]

@@monsieurtn They have more than enough toys around the house. Sometimes they wont even get distracted by other moving toys and goes straight for my leg, hand whatever they had their eyes on

[@monsieurtn]

@@TheEldritchKnight1317 Sometimes if you leave toys out, cats get bored very quickly as kittens. Whenever they're finished with a certain toy - put it away - preferably inside a catnip bag to make it seem like its "new" again. That said, if they really try to take a good bite out of your leg, rub something that don't like to taste or smells (there's bitter spray on amazon), citrus, spicy - basically something that is non-toxic and quite unpleasant for them so that they don't want anything to do with your leg. Also, you have to be consistent with doing this.

[@TheEldritchKnight1317]

@@monsieurtn I will try that, thanks for your tips

[@justme7270]

I tried to hand feed a cat and it bit me! :( lol.

[@tamaralane8213]

My new kitten bites and scratches me while I sleep .

[@MisterMikeTexas]

I was taught to never bother an animal while it's eating.

[@135Jaeger531]

Studio apartment "walk away" doesn't work

[@e.k874]

when u play with toys my cat wags its tail should i stop?

[@monsieurtn]

It's fine for them to move their tails with toys! It's fine for them to be a bit aggressive towards toys as that's what they're made for! Thanks for your comment!

[@christineledoux2989]

When going to bed my cat bite my legs

[@infolanguages]

I'm a cat lover! But I'm staying with my mom for 2 months and she has a very bitchy cat, she BITES LIKE CRAZY, sometimes I think for no reason, she bites HAAAAAARD, she has made me bled many times, I think I will just stop touching her completely... How do I handle this?

[@domkatsmith7934]

You should have a bowl of cat food for each cat.

[@94sn95gt]

If my cat didnt bite me Id think she doesnt love me.

[@luvmitsu2900]

ok so there’s a cat who loves attention and fuss but it has to be when she wants it (all the time) any time we stop paying attention to her or seem like we’re about to do something else she bites my hand or ankles (i have so many stables in my ankle now 😭) she wants to be the boss. And in the video you said just walk away but if we do that then it will be even worse! Please help me ahah

[@monsieurtn]

Definitely have a kicker toy (basically a stuffed animal that's smaller than your cat) around at all times, like literally in arms reach whenever you're near the cat and give it to your cat whenever it's acting up and then walk away!

[@tophat5742]

Your videos are being marked as for kids, I says i can't turn notifications on for channels made for kids.

[@monsieurtn]

That's a little worrying! I'll check it out! Thanks for the heads up!

[@ZariZari0.0]

My mistake was I used to let my kitten bite me and literally scar me... Now he's doing to others so it has gotten troublesome