Why do cats bite when you pet them?

14.02.2023 22:08

Cats can be very wayward and sometimes allow themselves to do extremely unpleasant things.

For example, they bite when you pet them. We explain why cats behave this way.

Why do cats bite when you pet them?

There are several reasons for this behavior. Firstly, the cat may use its teeth if it is not accustomed to living together with a person.

Secondly, a cat may bite simply because it is tired of your petting.

Even the most good-natured cat will show aggression in one form or another if you pet it too intensely and for too long.

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These are the most common reasons. However, it may also be due to the pet's personality traits.

Contrary to popular belief, not all cats like to be petted.

Timur Khomichev Author: Timur Khomichev Internet resource editor