Why a cat might bite the hand that is petting it: it turns out that this is the reason

10.12.2023 21:17

Even a very good-natured cat can bite the hand that is petting it, and quite hard.

We tell you why cats sometimes bite and what to do about it.

Why does a cat bite the hand that is petting it?

Soft, painless bites accompanied by hand licking and purring are a manifestation of love and affection.

Also, a cat can bite its owner’s hands during play, this is completely normal behavior.

Don't scold your cat for this. Switch its attention to some toy, if it doesn't work, stop the game and wait until your pet calms down.

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If the cat, biting your hands, presses its ears and wags its tail, you should immediately stop stroking. With this behavior, the cat shows that it is tired of your attention.

Timur Khomichev Author: Timur Khomichev Internet resource editor