anyone have a cat that bites

Fancy's Mom · 11-17-2008, 07:05 PM

my angel baby loves to bite me..she wont do it to anyone else though..I dont understand why she does it...She will bite me in the face, arm, ect for no reason.She has bitten me in the eye, nose, lip, cheeks and no matter how many times i spank her and tell her no she keeps doing it..IF i do spank her she will grab my head with her claws and bite harder...

How do i get her to stop.I have spanked her hard for it but when i do she gets violent about it.Ive grabbed her by the scruff like a mom cat would but she really freaks about that and digs worse...

My friend told me to put her in "time-out" like a pet carrier if she does it, would that work.

Ive looked up several sites about it and it talks about it being a form of communication and other things.

http://cats.about.com/cs/behaviorali...bite_scrat.htm

http://www.2ndchance.info/aggressivecat.htm

http://www.catsplay.com/thedailycat/...ng/biting.html

**Range** · 11-17-2008, 07:11 PM

I have a barn cat that bites, but that's because she'd rather be left alone...I understand that communication!

I've also been told that it's affection/communication and that "kitty time out" is the way to go. She's playing with you the way she'd play with another cat, so she must be removed from the situation and ignored briefly. It shouldn't be a long time out, not enough attention span. You can't discipline a kitty the way you do a dog, by spanking, they don't "get" it.

RebaRose · 11-17-2008, 07:20 PM

Try a spray bottle with water in it.

Fancy's Mom · 11-17-2008, 08:10 PM

yeah i know she dont get it....lol..I thought about putting her in the cat crate for 2 minutes or something....I dont mind the "kissing" communication part but sometimes its when she gets violent that makes me mad.....Will she understand that i dont mind her "kissing" me but No BITING me hard....

I kinda dont want to spray her with water because i dont want her to start fearing water because she does get a bath....

sundancer maiden · 11-18-2008, 12:26 AM

Either hiss at her loudly, or squeel loudly. That is very immediate and will startle her. The hiss is like another cat and the squeel lets her know that it hurts you. I use the squeel (the spelling looks totally wrong, but I hope it's clear enough)-scream, myself. It has always worked.
Cats have different levels of how much sensory stimulation, petting, they can handle. I have cats that can be stroked and cuddled for hours and I have cats that get just a few strokes and they are done! Lily showed me real well the other day. She kept jumping in my lap and wiggeling while I was on the computer. I finally said, "you want attention,ok." I held her and loved on her big time. Petting her ears and face, rubbing her shoulders,etc. She pulled away and ran in circles, biting me each time she passed. I swore I ould never do that to her again!! That is a strong example, but if she starts to nip harder and/or twitch her tail, she's saying she's done. Watch her body language (sp

).

Fancy's Mom · 11-18-2008, 12:59 AM

She is very ummm "special" needs so i dont want to be overly mean to her because i stepped on her at 3 weeks old by accident and it messed up her vision, balance, or something and i know thats no excuse to have let her get away with biting...Bad Mommy! .

Ok when i pick her up she freaks out cause she doesnt like heights or she cant tell how far she is going up so all claws spring out, thats fine to deal with.She "holds" onto me for dear life, you have to hold or pick her up like a baby..

Her balance is way off...For something that is not difficult for a "normal" cat, she has extreme trouble with such as jumping from a coffee table or kitchen chair..It takes her forever to figure out it isnt that far down..

I admit i do baby her and have spoiled her greatly because of her "handicaps" but i do need to give punishment when it is needed and stop being so soft on her...Yes it is my fault she got to the biting stage and i do need to correct it because i dont want her to start biting other people thinking its ok.

I do like the idea of hissing or squeeling at her and that brings me to a funny story...lol

I was in bed and of course she sleeps with me..Im half awake and she is lying on my arms on her back and all a sudden she hisses and wakes herself up..I can only imagine what she was dreaming about, i was awake and laughing so hard..

BabyMay · 11-18-2008, 05:38 AM

The hissing will work usually. As you have discovered, spanking does not. Animals do not understand the concept of hitting. Just makes them scared of you, or angry.

jdougert · 11-18-2008, 07:08 AM

This is an interesting thread. I have two cats - both with totally different personalities. Neither of them like to be petted for long though and when they have had enough they let you know it. Recently, Mitzi jumped up on to the bed to wake me up (she was ready to be fed). She was purring and rubbing all over me so I was petting her lightly when she suddenly bit my arm really hard and ran off. Cats remind of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde! I don't trust her now.

soccer mom · 11-18-2008, 07:59 AM

Cats bite just because they can! Someone once told me that cats are reincarnated royalty - explains the attitude.

Fancy's Mom · 11-18-2008, 11:47 AM

Ive also heard cats will just sit there and study you!...

Ive always heard that cats in your past will come back through another cats body too

Me personally i do prefer cats to dogs, dont get me wrong i love dogs but if it comes down to it and i have to choose one over the other, the cat will win.

I dont "beat" on her, just a tap to try to get her to stop but it has never worked obviously...lol

She bite me so i tried to make the most awful noise and hiss and stuff but you know what she just looked at me like i was stupid and bite me again, so maybe the crate will work...If that wont work i dont know what will...I will try the hissing, ect thing several other times before i make a decision...

sundancer maiden · 11-18-2008, 05:40 PM

She does sound very special, I wouldn't have been able to not spoil her too! The ones that are sick or injured seem to crawl deeper into your heart! I know you didn't mean to step on her, they can sure get underfoot!!

But I would feel horrible too, you try so hard to never hurt them!!
The squeeling is to let them know that they hurt you. I can't believe they would try to inflict pain. Just be sure you sound hurt!

Fancy's Mom · 11-19-2008, 02:11 AM

She is not your typical feline i can tell you that...

I keep trying the hissing thing but it just pee's her off..I did try another thing and that is blowing in her face and she stopped bitting and looked at me in like what was that for...I will keep trying till something really works, but she may never stop doing it..She only does it to me but i am afraid she may try it with someone else or even my child and i dont want that to happen.Im going to keep doing trial and error and see what helps..Wish i had a video or something of her daily actions.

She is qween around the house and yes there are two other cats here too

Candy-is the old womans type cat (as my mom calls it)who is fine and dandy staying in high places and coming out for a petting ever now and then and when she is done with you she runs off but she has never bitten or clawed, just takes off and hides again

Gracie-will only let you pet her head..DO NOT touch her back or her "pouch"(we think the vet sewed her up too tight)She will hiss, bite and claw when she has had enough...

Angel-rules Candy and Gracie, she has the bluff on both of them..She is qween of everything..Has to have everything handed to her..a complete diva you would say..Thats my baby!Oh and she is very much abused too as you can see..

my baby girl with candy in picture

sundancer maiden · 11-19-2008, 04:00 PM

After the scream, or whatever, glare at her with a hurt look and walk away. Do not pet, play, talk to or even look at her until she comes to you. If she is aggresive, walk away. When she has hold of you just go limp. I know the first thought is to get away, but if you struggle she thinks you are playing.
I do believe that cats (dogs, horses, etc) do understand some words, but that is limited. They understand body language perfectly. Watch the interaction between the cats, how do the other cats say enough?
Most cats do outgrow a lot of the rough play, some are slower than others. Your baby may take longer. How old is she? The accident may play a role in how long it takes for her to mature; and being spoiled doesn't help. Unfortunitly I doubt there is one person here, on HT, that could stop spoiling our babies no matter what!

I know I couldn't! Take Lily, who is on my lap right now, purring away!

She's the one kitty of mine I get the most love nips from, and she can get strong, I have to be careful with her.

Shepdog · 11-19-2008, 04:09 PM

Just curious --- Angel's your bottle fed baby, isn't she?

I think that's the right cat, isn't it?

Fancy's Mom · 11-19-2008, 04:57 PM

yep she is my bottle fed baby....She was very slow to learn things such as walking and eating..She was around other cats/kittens to while bottle feeding so she knows to be a cat...

Even if the other cats get peed off at her she still keeps on doing it until they really attack her and then she backs off....Im not sure how to deal with her and this issue...

She is going on 2 yrs old.I know also that the past 4 months she has not come into heat..Im also not so sure that she could handle anesthesia...she never goes outside so she isnt preggo, she is scared to death of outside world and loud noises..She has gone out a few times but with me watching her..She is so funny trying to figure out what grass is..lol..

Fancy's Mom · 11-20-2008, 10:23 PM

here she is as a newborn baby...

Horse poor · 11-21-2008, 12:37 AM

I had a cat that was a bottle baby kitten a few years ago and she had the same type of actions you describe with your cat. I would get up and move away from her or growl and hiss at her. One time she got quite aggressive, so I picked her up by the scruff and put her outside in the snow. It only took twice for her to become the friendliest cat you ever met

. I realize you can't put yours out, but removing her from the situation by crating or another type of isolation may work. It is important not to give her any type of reinforcement for her behavior unless it is BAD.

RenosGirl · 11-21-2008, 01:27 AM

I put my cats in a time out in the bathroom.

Fancy's Mom · 11-21-2008, 07:41 AM

She is getting a little better.....If u have seen the Dog Whisperer, i kinda use that noise he makes and an ehh ehh noise and that kinda startles her and i put her down.

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11-17-2008, 07:05 PM
Fancy's Mom Long Yearling Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Newbern, TN Posts: 1,466	anyone have a cat that bites my angel baby loves to bite me..she wont do it to anyone else though..I dont understand why she does it...She will bite me in the face, arm, ect for no reason.She has bitten me in the eye, nose, lip, cheeks and no matter how many times i spank her and tell her no she keeps doing it..IF i do spank her she will grab my head with her claws and bite harder... How do i get her to stop.I have spanked her hard for it but when i do she gets violent about it.Ive grabbed her by the scruff like a mom cat would but she really freaks about that and digs worse... My friend told me to put her in "time-out" like a pet carrier if she does it, would that work. Ive looked up several sites about it and it talks about it being a form of communication and other things. http://cats.about.com/cs/behaviorali...bite_scrat.htm http://www.2ndchance.info/aggressivecat.htm http://www.catsplay.com/thedailycat/...ng/biting.html __________________ My horse is a reflection of me, wanna know me, talk to my horse!

11-17-2008, 07:11 PM
Range Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Back of Beyond Posts: 5,898	I have a barn cat that bites, but that's because she'd rather be left alone...I understand that communication! I've also been told that it's affection/communication and that "kitty time out" is the way to go. She's playing with you the way she'd play with another cat, so she must be removed from the situation and ignored briefly. It shouldn't be a long time out, not enough attention span. You can't discipline a kitty the way you do a dog, by spanking, they don't "get" it. __________________ If it harms none, do what you will.

11-17-2008, 07:20 PM
RebaRose Weanling Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: wisconsin Posts: 309	Try a spray bottle with water in it.

11-17-2008, 08:10 PM
Fancy's Mom Long Yearling Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Newbern, TN Posts: 1,466	yeah i know she dont get it....lol..I thought about putting her in the cat crate for 2 minutes or something....I dont mind the "kissing" communication part but sometimes its when she gets violent that makes me mad.....Will she understand that i dont mind her "kissing" me but No BITING me hard.... I kinda dont want to spray her with water because i dont want her to start fearing water because she does get a bath.... __________________ My horse is a reflection of me, wanna know me, talk to my horse! Last edited by Fancy's Mom : 11-17-2008 at 08:56 PM.

11-18-2008, 12:26 AM
sundancer maiden Long Yearling Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Udall, KS Posts: 1,211	Either hiss at her loudly, or squeel loudly. That is very immediate and will startle her. The hiss is like another cat and the squeel lets her know that it hurts you. I use the squeel (the spelling looks totally wrong, but I hope it's clear enough)-scream, myself. It has always worked. Cats have different levels of how much sensory stimulation, petting, they can handle. I have cats that can be stroked and cuddled for hours and I have cats that get just a few strokes and they are done! Lily showed me real well the other day. She kept jumping in my lap and wiggeling while I was on the computer. I finally said, "you want attention,ok." I held her and loved on her big time. Petting her ears and face, rubbing her shoulders,etc. She pulled away and ran in circles, biting me each time she passed. I swore I ould never do that to her again!! That is a strong example, but if she starts to nip harder and/or twitch her tail, she's saying she's done. Watch her body language (sp). __________________ You don't have to be crazy to be my friend, but it helps!!!

11-18-2008, 12:59 AM
Fancy's Mom Long Yearling Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Newbern, TN Posts: 1,466	She is very ummm "special" needs so i dont want to be overly mean to her because i stepped on her at 3 weeks old by accident and it messed up her vision, balance, or something and i know thats no excuse to have let her get away with biting...Bad Mommy! . Ok when i pick her up she freaks out cause she doesnt like heights or she cant tell how far she is going up so all claws spring out, thats fine to deal with.She "holds" onto me for dear life, you have to hold or pick her up like a baby.. Her balance is way off...For something that is not difficult for a "normal" cat, she has extreme trouble with such as jumping from a coffee table or kitchen chair..It takes her forever to figure out it isnt that far down.. I admit i do baby her and have spoiled her greatly because of her "handicaps" but i do need to give punishment when it is needed and stop being so soft on her...Yes it is my fault she got to the biting stage and i do need to correct it because i dont want her to start biting other people thinking its ok. I do like the idea of hissing or squeeling at her and that brings me to a funny story...lol I was in bed and of course she sleeps with me..Im half awake and she is lying on my arms on her back and all a sudden she hisses and wakes herself up..I can only imagine what she was dreaming about, i was awake and laughing so hard.. __________________ My horse is a reflection of me, wanna know me, talk to my horse!

11-18-2008, 05:38 AM
BabyMay Started Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 2,168	The hissing will work usually. As you have discovered, spanking does not. Animals do not understand the concept of hitting. Just makes them scared of you, or angry. __________________ Animals don't need a reason to love.

11-18-2008, 07:08 AM
jdougert Halter broke Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: central FL Posts: 143	my cat bites too This is an interesting thread. I have two cats - both with totally different personalities. Neither of them like to be petted for long though and when they have had enough they let you know it. Recently, Mitzi jumped up on to the bed to wake me up (she was ready to be fed). She was purring and rubbing all over me so I was petting her lightly when she suddenly bit my arm really hard and ran off. Cats remind of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde! I don't trust her now.

11-18-2008, 07:59 AM
soccer mom Yearling Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Huber Heights OH Posts: 549	Cats bite just because they can! Someone once told me that cats are reincarnated royalty - explains the attitude. __________________

11-18-2008, 11:47 AM
Fancy's Mom Long Yearling Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Newbern, TN Posts: 1,466	Ive also heard cats will just sit there and study you!... Ive always heard that cats in your past will come back through another cats body too Me personally i do prefer cats to dogs, dont get me wrong i love dogs but if it comes down to it and i have to choose one over the other, the cat will win. I dont "beat" on her, just a tap to try to get her to stop but it has never worked obviously...lol She bite me so i tried to make the most awful noise and hiss and stuff but you know what she just looked at me like i was stupid and bite me again, so maybe the crate will work...If that wont work i dont know what will...I will try the hissing, ect thing several other times before i make a decision... __________________ My horse is a reflection of me, wanna know me, talk to my horse!

11-18-2008, 05:40 PM
sundancer maiden Long Yearling Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Udall, KS Posts: 1,211	She does sound very special, I wouldn't have been able to not spoil her too! The ones that are sick or injured seem to crawl deeper into your heart! I know you didn't mean to step on her, they can sure get underfoot!! But I would feel horrible too, you try so hard to never hurt them!! The squeeling is to let them know that they hurt you. I can't believe they would try to inflict pain. Just be sure you sound hurt! __________________ You don't have to be crazy to be my friend, but it helps!!!

11-19-2008, 02:11 AM
Fancy's Mom Long Yearling Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Newbern, TN Posts: 1,466	She is not your typical feline i can tell you that... I keep trying the hissing thing but it just pee's her off..I did try another thing and that is blowing in her face and she stopped bitting and looked at me in like what was that for...I will keep trying till something really works, but she may never stop doing it..She only does it to me but i am afraid she may try it with someone else or even my child and i dont want that to happen.Im going to keep doing trial and error and see what helps..Wish i had a video or something of her daily actions. She is qween around the house and yes there are two other cats here too Candy-is the old womans type cat (as my mom calls it)who is fine and dandy staying in high places and coming out for a petting ever now and then and when she is done with you she runs off but she has never bitten or clawed, just takes off and hides again Gracie-will only let you pet her head..DO NOT touch her back or her "pouch"(we think the vet sewed her up too tight)She will hiss, bite and claw when she has had enough... Angel-rules Candy and Gracie, she has the bluff on both of them..She is qween of everything..Has to have everything handed to her..a complete diva you would say..Thats my baby!Oh and she is very much abused too as you can see.. my baby girl with candy in picture __________________ My horse is a reflection of me, wanna know me, talk to my horse!

11-19-2008, 04:00 PM
sundancer maiden Long Yearling Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Udall, KS Posts: 1,211	After the scream, or whatever, glare at her with a hurt look and walk away. Do not pet, play, talk to or even look at her until she comes to you. If she is aggresive, walk away. When she has hold of you just go limp. I know the first thought is to get away, but if you struggle she thinks you are playing. I do believe that cats (dogs, horses, etc) do understand some words, but that is limited. They understand body language perfectly. Watch the interaction between the cats, how do the other cats say enough? Most cats do outgrow a lot of the rough play, some are slower than others. Your baby may take longer. How old is she? The accident may play a role in how long it takes for her to mature; and being spoiled doesn't help. Unfortunitly I doubt there is one person here, on HT, that could stop spoiling our babies no matter what! I know I couldn't! Take Lily, who is on my lap right now, purring away! She's the one kitty of mine I get the most love nips from, and she can get strong, I have to be careful with her. __________________ You don't have to be crazy to be my friend, but it helps!!!

11-19-2008, 04:09 PM
Shepdog Yearling Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In the doghouse... no, literally. Posts: 661	Just curious --- Angel's your bottle fed baby, isn't she? I think that's the right cat, isn't it? __________________ No philosophers so thoroughly comprehend us as dogs and horses.

11-19-2008, 04:57 PM
Fancy's Mom Long Yearling Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Newbern, TN Posts: 1,466	yep she is my bottle fed baby....She was very slow to learn things such as walking and eating..She was around other cats/kittens to while bottle feeding so she knows to be a cat... Even if the other cats get peed off at her she still keeps on doing it until they really attack her and then she backs off....Im not sure how to deal with her and this issue... She is going on 2 yrs old.I know also that the past 4 months she has not come into heat..Im also not so sure that she could handle anesthesia...she never goes outside so she isnt preggo, she is scared to death of outside world and loud noises..She has gone out a few times but with me watching her..She is so funny trying to figure out what grass is..lol.. __________________ My horse is a reflection of me, wanna know me, talk to my horse!

11-20-2008, 10:23 PM
Fancy's Mom Long Yearling Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Newbern, TN Posts: 1,466	here she is as a newborn baby... __________________ My horse is a reflection of me, wanna know me, talk to my horse!

11-21-2008, 12:37 AM
Horse poor Started Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Idaho Posts: 2,255	I had a cat that was a bottle baby kitten a few years ago and she had the same type of actions you describe with your cat. I would get up and move away from her or growl and hiss at her. One time she got quite aggressive, so I picked her up by the scruff and put her outside in the snow. It only took twice for her to become the friendliest cat you ever met. I realize you can't put yours out, but removing her from the situation by crating or another type of isolation may work. It is important not to give her any type of reinforcement for her behavior unless it is BAD. __________________ 'A government big enough to give you everything you want, is big enough to take away everything you have.' - Thomas Jefferson

11-21-2008, 01:27 AM
RenosGirl Yearling Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 775	I put my cats in a time out in the bathroom. __________________ Go and love your babies today, and everyday...you never know when it could be the last time.

11-21-2008, 07:41 AM
Fancy's Mom Long Yearling Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Newbern, TN Posts: 1,466	She is getting a little better.....If u have seen the Dog Whisperer, i kinda use that noise he makes and an ehh ehh noise and that kinda startles her and i put her down. __________________ My horse is a reflection of me, wanna know me, talk to my horse!