New PetHello there, I am Zhino. It’s been over a couple of months since I have adopted a kitten. Now she is 3 moths old, very energetic, playful and delicate. She likes to bite my hands a lot. I am quite annoyed by this behavior because she ultimately hurts
Olive is so cute! it is very normal for cats to play with their claws and mouths, so there are a few things you can do to try and save your hands from becoming toys! One is to have a toy in hand that is big enough for her to claw onto or hold onto so that she bites and plays with that instead of your hand. If she becomes too excited and pounces you instead, getting up and walking away to end the play session is best. Once she is calm again, you can resume playing with each other. This can help teach her that calm behavior is rewarded! Another good option is a toy such as a feather on a string that you can play with from a safer distance while allowing her to pounce and attack the toy instead. Some cats get easily overstimulated from petting and playtime, so if you notice this is the case (pinned ears, swishing tail, sudden pouncing, etc) then it is best to take a break and let everyone calm down before resuming the activity. This can help prevent a scratch or bite from too much stimu
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