Cat owners report that biting is the second most common behavioral problem –second only to inappropriate urination. This is because personality traits are as varied in cats as they are in people. Early experiences have considerable bearing on later aggressive behavior but genetic diversity is a greater cause of problem aggression. Some cat owners just accept the unique temperaments of their pets but others find aggressive behavior intolerable and search for a cure. Unlike other personality quirks, aggressiveness can be a real problem for owners and other pets alike. Cat bites hurt and can lead to infections.
As cute as it may seem at first, do not encourage rough play, scratching and biting. Be sure this is a rule for all family members and not just some. You can put a bell on the kitten’s collar so you know where he is at and you can deny him his favorite pouncing places. You can also clap your hands or use a loud noise when you see him begin to stalk you. Some of my clients make a rattle from a tin can full of pennies and shake it to startle the kitten and redirect its attention. The problem with using startling techniques it that they tend to make the kitten shy. I prefer to simply not encourage the behavior and wait for them to grow out of it.
Start by engaging with the cat in short periods of contact so that attacking point cannot escalate. You can increase over time, the periods of stroking and affection. Try not to touch the cat in it's most sensitive areas like it's abdomen, around the hind legs, or tail. It would be best to restrict the stroking to the head, behind the ears, and on it's back, which are less sensitive areas, also not "vulnerable feeling". The cat is a sensitive, yet powerful animal. It has feelings, not human feelings. It doesn't have that part of the mind to fully understand that it has done "wrong".
Serve the food in separate bowls, brought closer to each other over time.This will help the cats get used to being around others and make them more comfortable around their housemates. Sometimes food can be a distraction to get cats to share space with each other. It's suggested that when following this, use care and have a lot of patience.
If your cat's behavior has started suddenly, there could be a medical issue causing it. Take her to the vet for a check-up; if she gets a clean bill of health, she needs behavior modification.
Serve the food in separate bowls, brought closer to each other over time.This will help the cats get used to being around others and make them more comfortable around their housemates. Sometimes food can be a distraction to get cats to share space with each other. It's suggested that when following this, use care and have a lot of patience.
If your cat's behavior has started suddenly, there could be a medical issue causing it. Take her to the vet for a check-up; if she gets a clean bill of health, she needs behavior modification.
