How do I get my kitten to stop attacking my face?

If he’s sitting on your body, move him off of you as quickly as possible while still being gentle, and then do this. Overreact. Yell “Ouch!” and pull away the injured body part. Turn away from the kitten quickly, making it clear that you’re done playing if that’s how he wants to play.

Why does my 3 month old kitten attack me?

The reason kittens bite us is simple: they’re natural predators and they want to practice their attack on a moving object. In fact, kittens are biologically wired to attack an object that moves, so it’s important to teach them how to play with toys–not fingers or feet–from a young age.

Why does my kitten grab and bite my face?

Cats most commonly bite us to tell us they want to stop interacting. Cats have sensitive nerve endings on their bodies that can lead to them becoming overstimulated. If you miss other signs they want to stop interacting, they may resort to biting you.

Do kittens go through a biting phase?

Kittens start play biting at about 3 weeks of age, and social play reaches its peak between 9 weeks through week 16 and begins to fade thereafter. Momma cat and siblings teach kittens that bites hurt and to pull their punches. Otherwise, it’s up to us humans to teach kittens to stop biting.

How do I stop my 3 month old kitten from biting?

Don’t just wonder, “Why is my kitten biting me?” Offer your kitten a “legal” object to bite. Use cat plush toys or a cat feather wand to wear out all that energy. Encourage the kitten to bite and chase the toy (rather than your hands or ankles). Praise them for bunny-kicking the stuffing out of the toy!

What to do when your cat attacks your face?

As long as the cat remains gentle, let her nibble and hold your hand. As soon as she puts any pressure on your skin, immediately stop playing and ignore her for some time. This will teach your cat to play very gently, just as one kitten would learn from another (positive reinforcement training).

How do you stop a 4 month old kitten from biting?

A very effective way to interrupt a young kitten from biting is to make a percussive “SSSST!” hissing sound that imitates the mother cat. Since a feline hiss means, “Back off, I’m warning you!” this works especially well with young kittens under about 4 months of age.

Why does my kitten Bite Me when she plays?

Kittens will naturally try to bite you while playing and when they do, don’t reprimand them, simply turn away and stop playing with them, Nagelschneider said. This mimics what a mother cat would do if play got too aggressive. “You’re teaching them social boundaries,” she said, “that if they play too hard, you’ll get up and walk away.”

How do I Stop my kitten from attacking my other cats?

Prepare to be patient. There are a number of ways you can encourage healthy, vigorous play in your kitten but avoid aggressive behavior that may result in injury. Place a bell on the attack cat to give other cats or small children in the household time to escape and to cue you so you can interrupt and stop the behavior.

How do I Stop my kitten from biting and scratching?

Try both horizontal and vertical posts and ones with different textures to find the type your kitten likes best. If you and your family have remained consistent and tried these techniques and your kitten is still scratching or biting, it is time to speak with a vet or get the help of a feline behavior specialist.