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1-year-old cat biting, scratching, eating litter: Is she teething?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Female | spayed | 1 year and 2 months old

My question is similar to someone else but a little different Catori is one now as of feb maybe March but is it possible she is still teething? back in December the vet said some of her teeth hadnt erupted could that be the case now ? She is biting everything hard wires , eating litter pellets, and nipping me , also her claws are becoming a problem she scratches the carpet , under our recliner and hides under it too . She is becoming very spoiled and I don’t know how to undo it.

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Answered By Jenny, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on April 21st, 2018

Usually by 1 all of their adult teeth are in. She is maturing so this can lead to behavioral troubles. Make wiser she has toys and activities to prevent boredom. Some cats like scratching pads while others are happy with card board or a large stick for their claws Just make sure you keep enforcing the rules so she understand what is acceptable

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