Should I let my cat play bite my hand if it's wrapped in a blanket?

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I have had this thing with my kitten/cat since I first adopted her where we would play "fight" by wrapping my hand with a blanket, and as soon as I do she becomes playful and attacks my wrapped palm. Do you recommend this fighting playful behaviour? She only does this when I have something wrapped around my palm, otherwise she knows shes not supppsed to play with my flesh. Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Mediumhair | Female | spayed | 11 months and 3 days old | 9 lbs

Debi Matlack · Accepted Answer

It might be best to shift her attention to a larger stuffed toy. You can play with her in a similar fashion, but your hand won't be directly in her grasp. The toy can be a little smaller or the same size as her, and can be a newer toy or a gently used one from a thrift store. Hold the toy by the back and wiggle it at her in a similar way as you likely do when playing with your hand and the blanket. She may respond by flopping on her side or back, you can then push it to her belly or paws and let her grab ob and kick or bite to her heart's content. This serves to give you just a little distance between your hand and her claws. It's best to not use your hands to play fight with her, just in case she gets too involved and hurts you accidentally.

Should I let my cat play bite my hand if it's wrapped in a blanket?

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