Different cats bite for different reasons. In order to figure out how to stop a cat from biting, you have to figure out why they’re doing it to begin with. Here are six of the most common reasons why cats bite, and how to stop it.
Why Do Cats Bite?
1. Some cats will bite in to assert dominance. Your cat may be biting because they’re trying to show who’s in charge. If your cat bites you, then doesn’t back down or try to cuddle or play, then your cat is likely biting to show dominance.
2. Cats bite as a way of communicating. Instead of meowing if they want something, your cat may nip your toe, arm or finger as a signal to you. They may be asking for food, to be let outside, or even for you to clean the litter box. If your cat bites you, then tries to lead you to his food dish, the back door, the litterbox – then he’s probably just biting as a way to communicate….