How do I get my playful kitten to stop biting me during playtime?

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How can I teach my 2 month old orange tabby cat to stop biting while playing? Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Mediumhair | Male | unneutered | 2 months old | 5 lbs

Daniel Fonza, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hi there and thank you for using pet coach! First, if you use your hand as a toy and tickle him or grab him playfully, this will encourage the behavior. So if you are doing this, I would advise that you discontinue doing so. Stop playing with him immediately after he does this. Don't speak to him or resume play for a few minutes. After a few cycles of this he should get the message. Another correction method is using a time out method in which you physically pick him up and place him in a different room and walk away. This will make it clear that fun time ends when he bites. Relieve any anxiety by using products such as Feliway diffusers that emmit a pheromone to help make him feel more secure. I would start with these above methods and if there is no improvement I would speak to your veterinarian about anti-anxiety medications to help calm his nerves. I hope this helps! Please feel free to contact me with any other questions that you may have.

How do I get my playful kitten to stop biting me during playtime?

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