My rescued barn kitten is unpredictable and bites. What to do?

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We had a barn cat that had 1 single kitten & by the time she was about 6 weeks old her mother wasn't letting her eat any of the cat food & was slapping her around. So we took her in to make her a house cat & gave her a bath and got her a bunch of toys but now she has gotten to the point where is in unpredictable.... one minute she is cuddling & purring she will then come play & then all the sudden you go to touch her & she hisses and she bit me in the face & drew blood. What should I do??? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 1 month and 20 days old | 2 lbs

Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA · Accepted Answer

Kitten behavior is very unpredictable, especially in those which were reared outdoors and have learned to fend for themselves initially, but they do settle down and tame with patience and gentle handling. Be very aware of the kittens body language and cues in relation to handling and petting - rub only the head/shoulders and do not force any petting of the belly/hindlimbs, do not try to hold or corner her if her ears are back, tail is swishing or eyes wide - allow her to come to you and sleep on your lap without any petting and call her often for small meals, petting around the head and shoulders as you feed her to strengthen the bond. Plenty of active play and chasing toys will help expend some of her energy also. http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/cats/tips/cat_communication.html?referrer=https://www.google.ie/

My rescued barn kitten is unpredictable and bites. What to do?

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