Why does my cat bite me when I pet her? How can I make her nicer?

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I do not understand why my cat is so mean. When I pet her she bites me. She will not let me pick her up or anyone else but I have noticed she loves me..She will always follow me through out the house.She sleeps at the foot of my bed and meows when I get home. How can i get her to be nicer to me when I want to pet her?

Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA · Accepted Answer

Cats are naturally independent and defensive and it is important to understand their body language and needs in order for you both to enjoy the best of each others company. It is unlikely that your cat is being mean but more that she is feeling uncertain as to how to deal with the situation - many cats feel intimidated by being picked up as this removes their ability to escape if they need to and many cats are very defensive if petted under their belly or behind the chest/shoulder area. Watch closely for her cues of swishing the tail or putting back her ears which indicate she is unhappy and allow her to jump up to you when she is ready. Icatcare (international cat care) website has some very interesting articles on cat behavior in the house and are worth a read to better understand her behaviors

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