My 5-month-old kitten keeps biting when petted. What can I do?

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5 month kitten keeps biting my mum when she tries to stroke him and tried to bite me once or twice. Tried shouting no but not working. what can we do? Pet's info: Cat | Russian Blue | Male | neutered | 5 months and 9 days old

Jessica Desrosiers · Accepted Answer

Kittens are very playful at Jasper's age, and are often either teething or learning about the rules of play with humans. Shouting when he nips is not the way to go as it can cause him to become fearful of you and may increase his bad behavior rather than teaching him better ones. If gets playful and nippy when being petted, offering him a toy to chew on while you pet him can help him aim his energy to the toy rather than your hand. If he becomes too energetic, simply getting up and walking away until he calms down can teach him that being too rough ends the fun. You can also try to tire him out with a toy such as a feather on a string/pole to allow him to play and bite while keeping your fingers safe. Once he is tired, he may be more open to gentle petting.

My 5-month-old kitten keeps biting when petted. What can I do?

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