Pet my cat, it pinch-bites then licks?

[hello_yall]

I have a 7 mo old. When I'm petting him he pinch-bites then licks where he just bit me. He does this on my hand/arm only. He does this pretty hard. So I get mad and set him off me, he comes right back, I pet and it starts all over again. What's his problem?

[jng2985]

couldnt tell you whats wrong, but my sister has a cat that lets you pet it for a minute and then attacks you and then right after expects more petting..


are you petting it somewhere it doesnt like? some cats dont like there belly or feet petted. idk

[moosmom]

It's called overstimulation. There are cats out there that will only allowed pets "briefly" and will nip when they've had enough. Never play with a kitten with your hands, as they will assume it's okay.

Keep doing what you're doing. Everytime your cat nips, put him down say "NO!!!" very firmly and walk away. He should get the hint. Also keep a water spray bottle on hand. Squirt him in the chest when he gets aggressive. That should do it.

Get him lots of toys to play with that will put his attention towards appropriate behavior.

Remember, he's a baby and has alot of energy. Good luck!

[Medusa]

It's called overstimulation. There are cats out there that will only allowed pets "briefly" and will nip when they've had enough. Never play with a kitten with your hands, as they will assume it's okay.

Keep doing what you're doing. Everytime your cat nips, put him down say "NO!!!" very firmly and walk away. He should get the hint. Also keep a water spray bottle on hand. Squirt him in the chest when he gets aggressive. That should do it.

Get him lots of toys to play with that will put his attention towards appropriate behavior.

Remember, he's a baby and has alot of energy. Good luck!

What Donna said.