My kitten attacks and chews my hair. Is this normal or dangerous?

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I have a 3 month old kitten who LOVES my hair. I've googled it and it seems like this is normal to some extent but my kitten has an intense obsession with it. She constantly is attacking my head to the point where I have to wear my hair in a bun at all times, even when I'm sleeping and she'll still sometimes go after it. If she can get ahold of it, she'll just sit there chewing it and I'm honestly unsure if she's actually eating some of it? I don't know how concerned I should be about this. Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Mediumhair | Female | spayed | 3 months and 1 day old | 4 lbs

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

If she eats a lot of hair (and if you have long hair) there is a potential she could get a linear foreign body. You may try distraction techniques. Try enriching the environment. 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 and set aside 30 minutes a day for vigorous play (really get her moving). Try feeding her out of a food puzzle. Hide food for her to find. Provide a stand or resting place by a window so she can look outside. You may also try clicker training her 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. I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.

My kitten attacks and chews my hair. Is this normal or dangerous?

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