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applegrove

(131,339 posts) Tue Dec 20, 2016, 07:24 PM Dec 2016

Just read a chapter on cat aggression by a cat whisperer. She suggests that you [View all]

not punish a cat for biting but take some fun away from it. So when my cat bites me (which is new behaviour for him...they are little nips nothing that hurts) I put myself in the bathroom for a few minutes and close the door. It has come to this. I think I'm quite a passive person really. But it seems to work. He usually likes to go to the bathroom with me. He is quite bewildered right now. Quietly sniffing around the apartment.

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Just read a chapter on cat aggression by a cat whisperer. She suggests that you [View all] applegrove Dec 2016 OP

Here's what you need! yallerdawg Dec 2016 #1

. applegrove Dec 2016 #2

Separation is the best thing. I am doing this also w/new kitten. Good luck! CurtEastPoint Dec 2016 #3

Another thing that often works The Velveteen Ocelot Dec 2016 #4

Easier said than done--that critter's got TEETH! lastlib Dec 2016 #5

Aww, harmless little teefies... The Velveteen Ocelot Dec 2016 #7

This works for me too. MissB Dec 2016 #8

...or start EATING the hand he's just proudly 'killed'......... lastlib Dec 2016 #10

(my cat never agrees on ANYTHING with me.....) lastlib Dec 2016 #6

another thing you can try..... IcyPeas Dec 2016 #9