Is my new kitten's aggressive biting and scratching normal behavior?

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We just got a new kitten (11 weeks) and he seems to be very aggressive, i.e, biting too hard, using his claws, growling/hissing. I stop playing and sternly say "No." when he bites too hard, but he doesn't seem to listen. Is this normal behavior for a kitten? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered

Sara Farmer, DVM · Accepted Answer

This can be very normal behavior for some kittens. You should continue to stop playing when Shade begins to bite and give him an appropriate toy to play with. Make sure you are never using your hands to play. This article has some good information: https://www.hillspet.com/cat-care/play-exercise/aggressive-cat-play

Is my new kitten's aggressive biting and scratching normal behavior?

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