The little nibbler, and how to stop it.

[catlover4ever]

I had a nibbler...when holding him and he started to nibble I would gently tap his nose with my finger and say very sternly "NO". It took a little while but he stopped.....it could also be that Tiffany is teething or having problems with her teeth and needs to nibble...try diverting her attention with a play mouse that smells of catnip.

[jenluckenbach]

1-she's a kitten! that is how they play with other kittens. The other kittens usually tell her when she is biting too hard. That is how they learn. (one of the reasons we advise TWO kittens at the same time)

So, you need to show her your displeasure. And it needs to be totally consistant.
a-the tap on the nose.
b-say OUCH or some other loud vocal like another kitten might.
c-never play rough with your hands. use a toy as a "shield".
d-stop giing her the attention she wants after the scolding. Then only play or pet (at a later time) until she bites again, then ignore her again. This way you do not encourage the biting but rather encourage "nice behavior".


2-she's a tortie. Get used to the fact that she WILL be in charge for the rest of her natural life. (LOL) Of course, this is a generalization, but it is mostly a true one. torties can be headstrong.

3-realize that "this too, shall pass". they grow up all too fast.

[elminster20]

Ha ha ha, thanks for the advice. It's too bad my only experience with kittens comes from barn cats, which are half feral most of the time anyway, but I'll see what I can do, and she can be as headstrong as she wants, I'm a big ol' softie and can never say no anyways

[jazzcat]

2-she's a tortie. Get used to the fact that she WILL be in charge for the rest of her natural life. (LOL) Of course, this is a generalization, but it is mostly a true one. torties can be headstrong.

LOL, maybe you should have made that #1 Jen!

[KitCat]

Hiss at the naughty cat when it bites. It's a language the cat will understand.