How do I stop my kitten from biting aggressively and drawing blood?

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My kitten won't stop biting. He was abandoned at 3 weeks old so he never got the chance to learn boundaries from his littermates. I made the mistake of playing with him with my hands when he was really small, and now he is always biting our feet and hands. He has plenty of toys. Ive tried everything, from spraying him, firmly saying no and hissing at him, but nothing works. I'm unable to get another cat. He draws blood on occasions. Please help.

Jessica Desrosiers · Accepted Answer

Keeping your kitten's nails trimmed in case he does attack your hand can help reduce the scratches and bleeding, however there are a few other things you can do. One is to stop play completely when he gets too rambunctious and to simply get up and walk away. Once he has calmed down, play can resume. This can help teach him that getting too excited stops the fun. You can also start playing with toys such as a feather on a string that allow you to interact from a distance. if he focuses on and plays with those, tossing a treat and praising him can help him learn that this is a good thing to take his energy out on. At times when he is calm and sits nicely for petting, be sure to offer lots of praise and a few treats. It will take some time, but hopefully this will help teach him what you do and don't want him to do.

How do I stop my kitten from biting aggressively and drawing blood?

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