kitten biting

[madgeOwens]

I have a kitten who wants to bite just about all the time.  Its driving me nuts.........any suggestions other than he is a kitten hahaha

[PrettyKitty1]

You should name him Sparta if he displays fighter characteristics lol. Well besides the fact that he IS a kitten, there is also the fact that you need to come up with new, interesting ideas to appeal to his natural instincts....biting is one of them. Get him catnip toys and things he can bite.
Now, whenever you play with him he will bite because that is just how they play. You could try patting very gently his nose to make him go back and let go, and at the same time say NO. Stop playing with him the moment he bites but I don't think he'll understand why you decided to stop playing.
See my cat used to be that way when he was very little. After being neutered, and now that he is adult he is more gentle and doesn't bite as hard. Try yelping when he bites you. He'll let go.

Good Luck.

[zodiacqueen]

As usual, Pretty Kitty gave some great advice!!  I will add, though, when you say "no" loudly, just don't use the kitten's name-you don't want him associating his name with something negative!!  I also, agree on how important it is to get him neutered-don't wait too long, because there's a chance that he may stay aggresive (aggressive) and it might get worse.  As soon as he's old enough, get him snipped!!

[madgeOwens]

Actually he is doing it more playful than aggressive, but I am afraid as he gets older it may turn aggressive.  Lately he is pecks bad boy. I had to take all my potted plants out because he started digging in them and making a mess. If I pick up a spraY BOTTLE he runs, and knows he is doing something he should not , he is quite smart. But the biting I can't seem to get that thru his head haha..............

[PrettyKitty1]

Yeah well... he will most likely not become aggressive towards you; that is, the biting may always be because he feels playful. That's just how they play. Have you noticed when kittens play, if one bites too hard, the other will hiss and pull back? Don't do the hissing part lol but you could try saying NO loud and clear - don't yell though- and stop playing with him. Get him toys....he'll be more interested in them than in biting you I'm sure.

[zazou]

As he is a kitten, he just wants to play with you. How cute!! Their little teeth when they bite in.......

Anyway, I think you have to start to discipline him. Cats are clever creatures and a stern NO repeatedly should do the trick. He will get used to your tone of voice. If not then, give him other toys to play with, or the last solution if nothing works, is spray him with a little bit of water.

I had a cat before who was the same. I left her for a few months when I went overseas on a study trip. She was still a kitten in this time. Until only 1 and 1/2 years ago (she is now  6), did she STOP attacking and biting my sisters feet. I think she was quite bored and playful and just wanted some more attention. Even though, I found it funny because she rarely jumped on mine :-)

Good luck!!