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Why does my kitten bite my nose at night and how can I stop it?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Thai | Female | spayed | 4 months and 24 days old | 4.3 lbs

Why my kitten is biting me in the nose at night? Sometimes it's a soft bite, sometimes it hurts a lot.

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on December 25th, 2019

She may be trying to nurse on you. Was she weaned from her mother too early? Here is an article for you to read that may help you. ( https://www.thesprucepets.com/control-kitten-scratching-biting-554830 )

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