How to stop my older cat from giving painful, sharp love bites?

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Hello! My cat always gives me and some of my family members "love bites", bit as he is getting older, and I'm afraid his bites are getting sharper. I know I should dissuade him from doing so, and I've been ignoring him and using also using a water spray. Is there any other method I can use? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 9 months and 22 days old

Jeffrey Milner · Accepted Answer

Hi, yes, some cats do give soft bites as a sign of playing or affection. If you want to prevent this, you need to stop him immediately when he starts to use his mouth. He wants your attention, so when you remove him and ignore him when he does this, he will learn to stop. It sounds like you are doing the right thing. You also need to be consistent and make sure you follow through each time he does this. Good luck, I hope this helps!

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