Cats generally don’t bite people. At most, when they are playing with the cat or want to express some emotions, they will hold the cat’s hand and pretend to bite. So in this case, the two-month-old kitten always bites people. what happened? What should I do if my two-month-old kitten keeps biting people? Next, let’s first analyze the reasons why two-month-old kittens always bite people.
1. In the teeth changing period
Two-month-old kittens are in the teething period. Because their teeth are itchy and uncomfortable, they will always bite people. At this time, the owner can pay attention to observation. If the cat becomes anxious and has red and swollen gums, it means that the cat has started to change teeth. At this time, the cat can be provided with molar sticks or other molar toys to relieve the discomfort of the cat’s teeth, so that the cat can No more biting people. At the same time, attention should also be paid to calcium supplementation for cats to prevent calcium loss during teething.
2. Want to play with the owner
Two-month-old kittens are relatively naughty. If they are very excited when playing, they are likely to bite or scratch their owner’s hands. At this time, the owner can yell loudly or gently slap the kitten on the head to let it know that this behavior is wrong, but be careful not to use too much force to avoid hurting the kitten. When the kitten stops in time, the owner can reward it appropriately.
3. Practice hunting
Cats themselves are natural hunters, so they have to practice hunting movements every day, especially kittens that are one or two months old. If the owner always teases the kitten with his hands during this period, it will turn the owner off. They use their hands as prey to catch and bite, and over time they will develop the habit of biting. Therefore, owners must avoid teasing cats with their hands or feet. They can use toys such as cat teasing sticks and laser pointers to interact with cats. This will not only satisfy the cat’s hunting needs, but also enhance the relationship with the owner.
Note: The owner of a cat’s biting habit must slowly correct it from an early age, otherwise the cat will bite its owner at any time when it grows up.
Post time: Jan-06-2024