My cat attacks people without a reason and he doesn't do it in a playful way.He bites and scratches really hard that my skin bleeds.He does this without a reason and i cannot predict when he will attack,he attacks even when he purrs.I tried to put him in another room for a minute and saying no etc. but it doesn'twork. We have little children in our house so it's dangerous for them.How can I calm my cat down and how can I make him stop attacking?Please help me I have to solve this problem. Pet's info: Cat | Sokoke | Male | neutered | 4 months and 3 days old

How to Stop Your Kitten from Biting & Scratching Aggressively

I adopted a 12 week ago kitten from a shelter on May 7th of this year. Loki was a stray kitten. He is extremely aggressive. Loki bites me to the point of drawing blood and leaving bruises and scars on me. I play with Loki at least three times a day.

I recommend you put some Feliway diffusers in your house and do some environmental enrichment for him. Usually these two things help. ( https://www.feliway.com/us/Products/FELIWAY-CLASSIC-Diffuser ) ( thedrakecenter.com/materials/environmental-enrichment-indoor-cats ) He is too young to be prescribed behavior modification drugs and those should only be used as a last resort anyway. You may have to re-home him if you cannot get the behavior under control.

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Training & Behavior

My kitten is extremely aggressive biting and scratching. Doesn't care if squirted with water or out in his kennel for a time out. When punished with water turns around and attacks our legs. If you try to pick him up he scratches and bites. Sometim

Sometimes this behavior can be related to boredom, anxiety or a desire to play roughly. There are a few things you can do which may help. Try to direct him to play in a different fashion. It's possible he is bored and so is inventing his own games. Try meeting his instinctual needs and providing some new stimulation. Here is a great article about cat's instinctual needs: https://www.petcoach.co/article/why-every-cat-needs-a-place-to-climb/ Use a Feliway diffuser, set aside 30 minutes a day for vigorous play (really get him moving) and/or switch the food to Royal Canin Calm. Try feeding him out of a food puzzle. Hide food for him to find. Provide a stand or resting place by a window so he can look outside. You may also try clicker training him for positive behavior. Here is a link about training cats: https://www.petcoach.co/article/can-i-train-my-cat/ Most cats response best to combination therapy. The veterinarian can also prescribe medications which can help with bad behaviors

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Hello! I have a 5 month old kitten who I adopted a month ago. He has become less cuddly and affectionate. He used to wake me up by purring loudly, now he will claw at my hands. He bits toes and fingers when we play, and I don’t know the best way to s

I suggest you use some Feliway diffusers in the house and also do some environmental enrichment. Feliway really works wonders at reducing stress and calming cats. ( https://www.feliway.com/us ) ( https://www.allivet.com/p-1865-feliway-diffuser-plug-in-starter-kit-for-cats.aspx ) Environmental Enrichment resources: ( catbehaviorassociates.com/what-is-environmental-enrichment-and-why-does-your-cat-need-it/ ) ( youtube.com/results?search_query=environmental+enrichment+cat ) Hope this helps. Best wishes.

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Health & Wellbeing

How can I calm my kitten. He is very aggressive for his age. Is it because he used to be abused by the previous owner. I have had him since he was less then 2 months old. I have played with him care for him and treated him as my own. Is their a type

I am so sorry that you are experiencing these problems with biting with Max. I am sure it is very upsetting for you. First of all rest assured that this is a very normal kitten behaviour. Kittens learn through play biting and it is part of our role as pet parents to help them learn limits. I would not attempt negative reinforcement such as striking Max or speaking harshly as this will potentially create more serious behaviour issues such as anxiety and fear-aggression. Try some calm corrections and positive reinforcement. If Max bites you, simply say in a calm voice "no" and stop interacting with her for a few moments. This over time will teach him that biting is not a desired form of play. Also try reinforcing him as he starts to play in a good way by not biting, and giver her a small training treat. If Max does manage to bite hard enough to break the skin be careful of a possible infection. Monitor your wound for heat. Swelling, or discharge. Make an appointment with your doc

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Health & Wellbeing

We adopted a 3 months old cat 3 weeks ago. She was born at home, never been to the streets. We fostered two cats before, a Bombay and a Persian mix. We were okay so we adopted one. Didn't want to shop, wanted to adopt. So the breed we adopted is foun

Hello, sorry to hear about your cat. She is very young still, so managing her scratching and biting will be crucial in this stages of life before she gets bigger and her scratching could become more damaging. Here are some tips you can follow to decrease the incidence of scratching. Hope this helps and best of luck. Why do cats scratch? Scratching is a normal behavior that aids cats in the marking of their territories in the form of scratch marks. Scent glands in their paws leave olfactory clues for other cats to alert them to their presence. Cats also find it pleasurable as a means of exercise and stretching. Scratching also allows cats to keep their claws healthy and shortened. Unlike dogs, a cats’ claws do not exfoliate evenly from the end; rather they peel off in layers like an onion. What is inappropriate scratching? Inappropriate scratching is ultimately determined by the owner, but is generally directed at furniture, screens, carpets and rugs and other items that the cats find

Updated on September 24th, 2025

Training & Behavior

My cat is starting to bite everyone of my family including me. She just jumps on our laps and bites our hands. And I have tried many things but I don’t know what else I can do.

Hi, your cat is very young still so being playful it is not unexpected however if she is being aggressive too there are lots of things to consider. You can try to offer her as many occasions to display normal predatory behaviour, such as toys and feeding puzzles. If she does not have any access to outdoors, would it be possible to have a Catio arranged for her to experience some kind of sensory stimulation/observe outside etc ? Does she have places at home where she can be left undisturbed and rest ? A book I really found useful is https://www.amazon.com/Trainable-Cat-Practical-Making-Happier/dp/0465050905 And please see https://icatcare.org/advice/problem-behaviour/aggression-humans

Updated on September 24th, 2025

Health & Wellbeing

My kitten won't stop biting. He was abandoned at 3 weeks old so he never got the chance to learn boundaries from his littermates. I made the mistake of playing with him with my hands when he was really small, and now he is always biting our feet and

Keeping your kitten's nails trimmed in case he does attack your hand can help reduce the scratches and bleeding, however there are a few other things you can do. One is to stop play completely when he gets too rambunctious and to simply get up and walk away. Once he has calmed down, play can resume. This can help teach him that getting too excited stops the fun. You can also start playing with toys such as a feather on a string that allow you to interact from a distance. if he focuses on and plays with those, tossing a treat and praising him can help him learn that this is a good thing to take his energy out on. At times when he is calm and sits nicely for petting, be sure to offer lots of praise and a few treats. It will take some time, but hopefully this will help teach him what you do and don't want him to do.

Updated on September 24th, 2025

Health & Wellbeing

I'm in need a new method of training my kitten. Spray bottle won't work a bit. He's a wild one, always biting and scratching

Kittens can be challenging to manage when they're young! Scratching and biting at this age is normal play behavior, so it's up to us to be patient and provide lots of appropriate outlets for this behavior. Make sure that your kitten has a variety of different toys to play with - things like fishing-pole type toys to chase and pounce on, large plush toys to grab and kick, and smaller toys for chasing and batting around. If he tries to bite or scratch, just redirect him to one of his toys and use that to play with him instead. If you're petting him and he bites or scratches your hands, calmly stop petting and ignore him until he calms down. You may only be able to pet him when he's calm and sleepy at this age, which is okay - he will become calmer as he gets older. I don't normally recommend a spray bottle for training cats or kittens, as it often increases their frustration and isn't very effective at stopping problem behaviors. Instead, try redirecting him to something else.

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Training & Behavior

My kitten kumo is very hyperactive and bites and scratches my family. What's a good way to teach him not to behave this way. He also attacks cords and tries to eat stuff as most kittens do. He is the most energetic kitten I've had though and I don't

I don't have a simple answer for you, but since Kumo is so active, I think the key will be to tire him out more, so he is not as frantic in his play interactions. First, I would work on environmental enrichment for Kumo. This website has a number of good ideas for that. https://indoorpet.osu.edu/cats One of my favorite things for cats is a no bowl feeding system like Doc & Phoebe ( https://docandphoebe.com/ ) that requires them to "hunt" for their food. You could also try a feeding ball. https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/petsafe-slimcat-cat-food-dispenser-in-blue The goals with having Kumo have to "hunt" for his food is that he will use more energy doing that than just eating out of a bowl. I also recommend using laser pointers and interactive cat toys like a Cat Dancer ( http://www.catdancer.com/ ) to get cats to play with you more appropriately. That will hopefully give them a way to play with you that does not involve biting and scratching you or your family. Goo

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New Pet

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

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

Updated on September 24th, 2025

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