We all love our cats but our number one complaint is when our cat bites or nips us. It is estimated in the USA that 350,000 feline bites a year require medical attention due to infection. What can we do to try and prevent cat bites.
Most pets will act completely out of sorts when getting aggressive and biting us. By monitoring our feline friend's behavior and looking out for trigger signs we can often prevent a cat bite before it happens. You may actually be responsible for your pet getting aggressive and biting. Follow these helpful tips to stop your cat biting you.
Cats often see aggression as a form of playful behavior. Remember that your pet will seldom show signs of aggression unless provoked by you. A animal will often prefer to escape rather than bite. Biting is often a reaction to being in new surroundings. Therefore if you have visitors, take care to introduce them slowly to you feline friend and ensure that if your pet wants to run away it can.
A pet that exhibits signs of excessive biting is often feeling unloved. Take time out of your busy schedule to spend time with your pet. Make sure he or she feels loved by petting and stroking your cat. Developing a bond with your pet will ensure trust and may lead to less cat bites.
Remember that a animal has a usual routine and is most unlikely to break that routine unless provoked or ill. Therefore make sure that when playing with your feline friend that you establish some rules. For instance, make sure that your cat is not encouraged to being aggressive by making slow hand movements when stroking.
At the end of the day our cats want to feel loved and not threatened. Play with your cat and develop a bond which will ensure that cat bites become a thing of the past.