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Thu 02 Aug 2007 07:59PM PDT

haasmoredarl... 5 post(s)

i have a three month old kitten that attacks me with his teeth and claws for no reason! like just five minutes ago he ferociously attacked me while i was typing in mydogspace. is this normal? how can i stop it? anyone else been through this with a male kitten?

Fri 03 Aug 2007 08:45AM PDT

Thornerg 1 post(s)

Well he obviously has a "dogs are inferior" thing going on... You were doing dog things and the kitten wanted to stop you.

Fri 03 Aug 2007 09:53AM PDT

haasmoredarl... 5 post(s)

oh he is a little demon. he gets the insane look on his face.

Sun 05 Aug 2007 10:07AM PDT

Pixel 2 post(s)

So my girl is 2 months old. I have saoft claws on her nails so that they do not hurt. Also if you read her blog you will see I had a biting issue. I would sugest you disiplin him when he does that. We also sometimes " Hiss" at ours like we were another cat to get the point across.

Sun 05 Aug 2007 12:21PM PDT

catsblood15 2 post(s)

hes a kitten. thats what they do. trust me he'll get old and fat one day and say to himself "its just not worth biting my owner today *sigh*" the attacking will stop onnce he grows up.

Sun 05 Aug 2007 12:21PM PDT

catsblood15 2 post(s)

hes a kitten. thats what they do. trust me he'll get old and fat one day and say to himself "its just not worth biting my owner today *sigh*" the attacking will stop onnce he grows up.

Tue 07 Aug 2007 10:08PM PDT

Luxor 1 post(s)

I think it's normal. I did it, too. It's just part of growing up - watch two kittens together. Plus there's that teething issue. And your fingers were moving. Don't worry - just say, "Ow - that hurts!" and look really sad and then walk away to discourage it.

Tue 14 Aug 2007 05:00PM PDT

BonnieNVictor 6 post(s)

We also suggest distractin him wif a toy. "Redirect his behavior to a more appropriate outlet." Does he like mousies? Fev-ver toys? Crinkle balls? Balls of tin foil or paper? Strings? Wand toys? Find his favorites and, when he attacks you, shout "OW!!!" loud enough to scare him, and distract him with a toy. Mine beans made the mistake of lettin Bonnie use their hands and feet as toys - bad idea. Toys are for playin; hands are for pettin. Good luck!

Tue 14 Aug 2007 06:25PM PDT

haasmoredarl... 5 post(s)

thanks, i use redirection with dogs but i never knew about cats. i will give it a try.....anything at this point. i am soo scratched up.

Wed 15 Aug 2007 07:59AM PDT

jewely9098 31 post(s)

My Kitten Did that to. Sometimes Kittens Atack because thats how they play with their brothers and sisters. As your kitten gets older he well stop.

Wed 15 Aug 2007 12:21PM PDT

BonnieNVictor 6 post(s)

Honestly, Bonnie didn't stop... we had her front declawed :-( She's still a very aggressive cat but at least I could stop bleeding! I was so frustrated because when I tried to talk to the vet about Bonnie's aggression, all they could say was, "Awwww what a cute kitten!" and "she'll outgrow it." I recently read about redirection for cats in the book, "Think Like a Cat". I recommend redirection and vigorous play sessions (15 minutes once or twice a day) with a wand toy or tossed toys. Then he'll (probably) be tired and snuggly.

Wed 24 Oct 2007 01:16PM PDT

MeowMixer 1 post(s)

Dora does that too! I hope she grows out of it. I'm about to get soft claws....do they make soft teeth? haha

Mon 03 Dec 2007 03:01PM PST

jewely9098 31 post(s)

Is any of this working? Hope So! ~Jewely

345 days ago

NoAddedSugar 3 post(s)

The kitten might just be bored and a bit frustrated, if they do not get enough play they can seem agressive because they are trying to get out all that pent up engery. I agree with BonnieNVictor, loads of excited play may help the kitten not be so agressive towards you and toys for it to take out its frustration on are always good. If the kitten doesn't enough stuff to hunt and kill it will seek out whatever moves, including you. You don't have to spend money, just a toilet roll on a peice of string will work to give it something to stalk, bite and pounce on.

221 days ago

kkbam 1 post(s)

every kitten has a problem with that unless you have the perfect kitten mine does that to with soft claws!

215 days ago

Julie 3 post(s)

I think thats pretty normal for a kitten. It's in their nature to hunt. Like mentioned above, redirect her play to a toy or just stop playing with her when she hurts you.

My Rufus used to bite me awake in the morning (not a pleasant way to be woken up!) so i would pick him up and put him out of the room and close the door. He didn't like that and quickly learnt not to bite me (now he just paws at my face, lol)

Not saying you did, but please don't consider declawing, this has been proven to be extremely painful for the cat and in most cases causes litter box problems (due to the pain that remains with the cat) and increases biting (as they have no other way to defend themselves). Here in Australia declawing is considered animal cruelty and is illegal.

I have heard of a product called Soft Paws which are little caps for kitty's claws. I've never used them but was thinking of getting some for my kitten too.

177 days ago

windi 2 post(s)

i think your cat was angry,,have u play enough with ur cat??maybe he just need more love..

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Thu 02 Aug 2007 07:59PM PDT haasmoredarl... 5 post(s)	i have a three month old kitten that attacks me with his teeth and claws for no reason! like just five minutes ago he ferociously attacked me while i was typing in mydogspace. is this normal? how can i stop it? anyone else been through this with a male kitten?

Fri 03 Aug 2007 08:45AM PDT Thornerg 1 post(s)	Well he obviously has a "dogs are inferior" thing going on... You were doing dog things and the kitten wanted to stop you.


Fri 03 Aug 2007 09:53AM PDT haasmoredarl... 5 post(s)	oh he is a little demon. he gets the insane look on his face.

Sun 05 Aug 2007 10:07AM PDT Pixel 2 post(s)	So my girl is 2 months old. I have saoft claws on her nails so that they do not hurt. Also if you read her blog you will see I had a biting issue. I would sugest you disiplin him when he does that. We also sometimes " Hiss" at ours like we were another cat to get the point across.

Sun 05 Aug 2007 12:21PM PDT catsblood15 2 post(s)	hes a kitten. thats what they do. trust me he'll get old and fat one day and say to himself "its just not worth biting my owner today sigh" the attacking will stop onnce he grows up.


Sun 05 Aug 2007 12:21PM PDT catsblood15 2 post(s)	hes a kitten. thats what they do. trust me he'll get old and fat one day and say to himself "its just not worth biting my owner today sigh" the attacking will stop onnce he grows up.

Tue 07 Aug 2007 10:08PM PDT Luxor 1 post(s)	I think it's normal. I did it, too. It's just part of growing up - watch two kittens together. Plus there's that teething issue. And your fingers were moving. Don't worry - just say, "Ow - that hurts!" and look really sad and then walk away to discourage it.

Tue 14 Aug 2007 05:00PM PDT BonnieNVictor 6 post(s)	We also suggest distractin him wif a toy. "Redirect his behavior to a more appropriate outlet." Does he like mousies? Fev-ver toys? Crinkle balls? Balls of tin foil or paper? Strings? Wand toys? Find his favorites and, when he attacks you, shout "OW!!!" loud enough to scare him, and distract him with a toy. Mine beans made the mistake of lettin Bonnie use their hands and feet as toys - bad idea. Toys are for playin; hands are for pettin. Good luck!

Tue 14 Aug 2007 06:25PM PDT haasmoredarl... 5 post(s)	thanks, i use redirection with dogs but i never knew about cats. i will give it a try.....anything at this point. i am soo scratched up.

Wed 15 Aug 2007 07:59AM PDT jewely9098 31 post(s)	My Kitten Did that to. Sometimes Kittens Atack because thats how they play with their brothers and sisters. As your kitten gets older he well stop.

Wed 15 Aug 2007 12:21PM PDT BonnieNVictor 6 post(s)	Honestly, Bonnie didn't stop... we had her front declawed :-( She's still a very aggressive cat but at least I could stop bleeding! I was so frustrated because when I tried to talk to the vet about Bonnie's aggression, all they could say was, "Awwww what a cute kitten!" and "she'll outgrow it." I recently read about redirection for cats in the book, "Think Like a Cat". I recommend redirection and vigorous play sessions (15 minutes once or twice a day) with a wand toy or tossed toys. Then he'll (probably) be tired and snuggly.

Wed 24 Oct 2007 01:16PM PDT MeowMixer 1 post(s)	Dora does that too! I hope she grows out of it. I'm about to get soft claws....do they make soft teeth? haha

Mon 03 Dec 2007 03:01PM PST jewely9098 31 post(s)	Is any of this working? Hope So! ~Jewely

345 days ago NoAddedSugar 3 post(s)	The kitten might just be bored and a bit frustrated, if they do not get enough play they can seem agressive because they are trying to get out all that pent up engery. I agree with BonnieNVictor, loads of excited play may help the kitten not be so agressive towards you and toys for it to take out its frustration on are always good. If the kitten doesn't enough stuff to hunt and kill it will seek out whatever moves, including you. You don't have to spend money, just a toilet roll on a peice of string will work to give it something to stalk, bite and pounce on.

221 days ago kkbam 1 post(s)	every kitten has a problem with that unless you have the perfect kitten mine does that to with soft claws!

215 days ago Julie 3 post(s)	I think thats pretty normal for a kitten. It's in their nature to hunt. Like mentioned above, redirect her play to a toy or just stop playing with her when she hurts you. My Rufus used to bite me awake in the morning (not a pleasant way to be woken up!) so i would pick him up and put him out of the room and close the door. He didn't like that and quickly learnt not to bite me (now he just paws at my face, lol) Not saying you did, but please don't consider declawing, this has been proven to be extremely painful for the cat and in most cases causes litter box problems (due to the pain that remains with the cat) and increases biting (as they have no other way to defend themselves). Here in Australia declawing is considered animal cruelty and is illegal. I have heard of a product called Soft Paws which are little caps for kitty's claws. I've never used them but was thinking of getting some for my kitten too.

177 days ago windi 2 post(s)	i think your cat was angry,,have u play enough with ur cat??maybe he just need more love..