New kitten biting? Stop painful nips and scratches effectively!

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My last kitten used to bite me a lot and it would really hurt I'll soon be getting a new kitten and I want to know how can I prevent him from bitting me or anyone else?

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

It's normal for kittens to want to scratch and bite when they play, so it's important to make sure that he has lots of his own toys to provide an appropriate outlet for this behavior. Try to provide a variety of different things to play with, like fishing pole style toys on a string, large plush toys to grab and kick, and smaller toys to chase and bat around. It's also important to never play with him using your clothing or bare hands, or he will think that it's okay to grab and bite you. If you're petting him and he grabs or bites your hand, just redirect him to one of his toys and use that to play with him instead. Most cats grow out of this behavior as they get older, so just be patient and consistent in the meantime :)

New kitten biting? Stop painful nips and scratches effectively!

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