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are you wondering why your feline friend
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seems to take pleasure in biting you
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it's a common question that many cat
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owners ask themselves and the answer
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might surprise you cats bite for a
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variety of reasons including
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self-defense play and even a sign of
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affection you see in the wild cats use
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their teeth as a defense mechanism to
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protect themselves from predators this
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natural instinct is still present in
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domesticated cats which is why they may
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nip or bite when they feel threatened or
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s cared but it's not just about
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self-defense cats also bite during play
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often using their mouth and teeth to
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explore their surroundings this behavior
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is essential for kittens as it helps
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them learn about their environment and
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develop important motor skills if you're
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playing with your cat and they start
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biting try responding with a similar
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bite or a gentle nip of your own this
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will help them understand that playtime
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can be a fun and interactive way to
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engage however there's another re son
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why cats might bite because it feels
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good for them you see cats have sent
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glands in their mouths particularly on
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the inside surfaces of their cheeks and
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lips when they rub these areas against
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you or something else they deposit their
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scent and mark their territory in a way
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biting is like a natural greeting or a
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way to say "I'm here." So if your cat
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starts licking or biting you gently it
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might be trying to spread its scent on
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you now I know what you're thinking but
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why do they bite me so aggressively well
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the key is to understand that cats don't
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mean to hurt us they may get over
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excited or frustrated when they can't
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quite reach something or they might be
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feeling anxious or stressed about their
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surroundings in these situations biting
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becomes a way for them to release
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tension and regain control so what can
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you do if your cat bites you first try
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not to panic or react aggressively this
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will only escalate the situation and
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make your cat feel even more threatening
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d instead calmly say no or withdraw your
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hand from their grasp you can also try
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distracting your cat with a toy or some
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treats to shift their attention away
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from biting lastly remember that every
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cat is different and what works for one
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cat may not work for another by
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understanding the underlying reasons
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behind your cat's biting behavior you
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can take steps to address these issues
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and build a stronger more loving
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relationship with your feline friend and
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who knows with a little pey NCE love and
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understanding your cat might just become
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the one initiating snuggles and gentle
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headbutts rather than biting you all
