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Why did my cat bite me? Is it aggression or stress from other cats?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Maine Coon | Female | spayed | 4 years and 2 months old | 14.5 lbs

Hi, today my maine coon decided to run out the door, so she could spend time outside; but it was too hot & when I went to pick her up; she bit me very deeply several times on my forearms. I have 2 bengals & even after 1 & 1/2 yrs, she sometimes doesn’t get along w/them. I’ve had a cat bite me really hard once & I ended up in the ER w/septicemia & an extreme bacteria infection. Is this just her way of showing that she cannot tolerate the bengals and/or is she just acting out? Any thoughts? Thanks

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on July 22nd, 2018

It could have been redirected aggression or you may have inadvertently caused her discomfort when you picked her up. Consider a pheromone product, such as Feliway Friends or MultiCat, to decrease any anxiety or aggression in the home. Seek medical al attention for yourself.

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