Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
PetsRadar
PetsRadar
Kathryn Rosenberg

Behaviorist reveals the reason cats bite and three simple things you can do to put a stop to it

A domestic cat is lying in bed biting the finger of its owner

We've all been there. One minute your feline friend seems happy to soak up all of your attention and affection, and the next minute, their jaw is clamped firmly around your hand! Why does my cat bite me is a common question amongst pet parents, and the answer is that biting can occur for many reasons.

"Biting can happen for different reasons and in different contexts," the team of behaviorists over at Cats Protection explain. "Biting may occur when a cat is stressed or threatened, or when a cat is showing prey or play behavior."

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.