My cat bites my ankles when he's hyper. How can I stop this behavior?

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My cat for some reason runs at me and keeps biting my ankle and leg and holding it with his paws (and it really hurts), the thing is that I don't consider him 'aggressive' at all he is a very sweet cat but sometimes he gets hyped up out of nowhere and starts biting me. Help. Pet's info: Cat | Persian | Male | 4 months and 3 days old

Jessica Desrosiers · Accepted Answer

It sounds like your cat may be trying to play, and you are his "prey." Redirecting his behavior and getting some extra energy out with safer toys such as a feather on a stick, a laser pointer, or other items he can chase can help teach him that those are the things he should play with, instead of your leg! If he does pounce you, redirecting to a toy, or stopping the play session until he is calm and trying again after can help reduce attacks on your ankles.

My cat bites my ankles when he's hyper. How can I stop this behavior?

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