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Jac
09-10-2005, 08:57 PM
A friend of mine got a toty wee kitten from the cat protection leauge (sp) three weeks ago. The thing is he has started to bite. It's sore and happens all the time. What should she do to stop it?
Mags
09-10-2005, 09:51 PM
When I first got Cassie she used to bite me as well.....she was very nervous and I think that was why she did it. Whenever it happened I just said a firm "No" to her, it lasted for about a year but then she stopped and is alright now.
Fran
09-10-2005, 09:54 PM
Sounds like good advice Mags......I haven't got experience of this with cats....could help you if it was a dog lol. Let us know how she gets on Jac.
Az
09-10-2005, 10:05 PM
Yes I thinking 'screaming OUCH' when he does it and ignoring him for a bit, is meant to help as you are letting him know its not acceptable...
Moli
09-10-2005, 10:08 PM
Oliver used to bite and scratch, everytime he bite me I put him down, now he he goes to bite, I say no!!he doesn't do it....
Jac
09-10-2005, 10:12 PM
Ok I must be sick. I told her to squirt him with a water pistol:(
Mags
09-10-2005, 10:16 PM
:lol: :lol: :lol: why am I not surprised Jac!!!!:lol:
Jac
09-10-2005, 10:17 PM
Dont know Mags:shock: :(
bobbie3917
09-10-2005, 10:53 PM
that would work Jac as long as he dont see him do it
but just putting him down and saying no should work
Mags
09-10-2005, 10:55 PM
Olive used to bite and scratch, everytime he bite me I put him down, now he he goes to bite, I say no!!he doesn't do it....
:shock: :shock: :shock: when did Oliver change to Olive Moli.....did you discover something?:shock: :lol: :lol: :lol:
Fran
10-10-2005, 08:12 AM
:lol: @ Mags!!
smudgley
10-10-2005, 12:42 PM
I'd be more interested in finding out why he's doing it / when / what triggers it before looking at ways of stopping it - this may help identify the problem.
samwise
10-10-2005, 01:16 PM
Have never had any experience of this with my cats, so sorry I cant be much help!
I hope your friend gets it sorted though! Ouch!
Moli
10-10-2005, 01:24 PM
:shock: :shock: :shock: when did Oliver change to Olive Moli.....did you discover something?:shock: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Well he has been neutered.....I could well be an Olive now.....:shock:
Mags
10-10-2005, 01:31 PM
Well he has been neutered.....I could well be an Olive now.....:shock:

:shock: :shock: :shock: ....hope you realise what you've just written Moli!:lol: :lol: :lol:
Moli
10-10-2005, 01:37 PM
:shock: :shock: :shock: ....hope you realise what you've just written Moli!:lol: :lol: :lol:

UMmmmmmmm.....:lol: :lol: :lol:
Jac
10-10-2005, 02:27 PM
:D @ you both. It's too early in the day for that kind of thing!!!!
John
10-10-2005, 02:35 PM
Millie and Sandie used to bit and scratch they grew out of it.. as its a kitten are you sure its not playing ...john
Mags
10-10-2005, 03:08 PM
I know what you mean John but when Cassie used to do it at the start, her ears used to go flat on her head and there was fire in her eyes....I always knew what was coming and I was prepared! Thank goodness she stopped it as I think her teeth would do a little more damage these days!!:lol:
Jac
10-10-2005, 03:43 PM
I only saw the kitten for about half an hour. You can clap it for a bit then it BITES, when put on the floor it then goes for your ancles, leg or what ever is there.
I'm wondering if it's ferrell, there was no background on it. It's so pretty though.
Mags
10-10-2005, 05:42 PM
It could have had little human contact Jac...
I got Cassie from someone who lived in the country and kept the kittens in a shed (no light) which was in a field 5mins drive away from her house:( I don't think any of the remaining kittens had any contact at all......I wish I could have taken them away with me:(
Cassie has always been nervous of strangers and I did put her biting down to her timidness.....Fortunately she has grown into a lovely cat now:cool: