How wonderful, when you come into the house, you meet a small fluffy kitten. Such a miracle brings the family only joy and coziness. But sometimes such an idyll marred by scratches and bites on the hands of the owners. A little pet is naturally a predator, and he does not know how to behave properly, so do not blame him for it. But what to do when the kitten constantly bites and scratches? We will try to answer this question today.
Many believe that cats do not give in to training, that they are not trained. But this is not true. It is as easy as killing a kitten to bite and scratch as easily as a puppy. Eight-week-old animal is able to communicate in a playful manner, to use aggressive rough forms. And if you at this age allow the kitten to attack and bite, he perceives it as a mutual game with him.
The main reasons why a kitten bites
- The kitten bites during the game. This option is the most common and innocuous. In this case, the pet does not want to hurt the owner, he just does not know that this can not be done.
- If a small pussy is chopped, then he will necessarily pull everything in his mouth and bite.
- The cat is injured and she is in pain. This is the most obvious reason for the animal's aggressive behavior. In this case, it is necessary to show the kitten to the veterinarian as soon as possible.
- The limited space for the animal is also the cause of its aggressive behavior.
- A kitten is afraid of anything or anyone. It is the frightened animal that is most aggressive. A cat in this state is simply obligated to protect itself, so it intends to injure a person in any way. If you determine what scared the pet, and eliminate the cause of fright - the kitten will immediately calm down and stop biting.
- The animal redirects aggression. For example, a cat has seen a rival similar to itself near its habitat and can not attack it. In this case, she is forced to pour out her aggression on the people next to her at that moment. This anger is not controlled, it's an animal instinct. Similarly, she can react to the presence of a bird in the room, believing that she takes her own space.
What if the kitten bites?
The nature and customs of the animal are laid and formed in childhood. Therefore, it is necessary to take seriously the upbringing of the kitten when it bites.
If you have determined that your kitten was frightened by something, first of all it is necessary to eliminate the cause of fear, and after prigolubit pet, pat and calm. Also, to identify and remove the focus of the emergence of aggression is necessary in the event that there are extraneous factors affecting the cat - someone else's animal, parrot or other unpleasant society.
How to disaccustom a kitten to bite during the game? Buy toys for the pet, which you can throw, throw, pull for fishing line. Then the animal instinct will be satisfied and the kitten will stop rushing at the masters, biting at the feet.
An unexpected instant splash of water will help to eliminate the aggression of the animal. Try several times to cool the ardor of a cat in this way, and most likely it will stop repeating attempts to hurt you. You can also clap your hands in front of the kitten. Sharp sonorous cotton will serve as a kind of ban for the aggressive actions of the pet.
When the bite all the same occurred, it is not necessary to jerk off the damaged place immediately - only the frightened prey does it, and the animal feels very weak and insecure. It is necessary to turn around and get closer to the kitten, and he, in turn, wondering, will let you go.
The main thing to remember is that the kitten is a quivering tender animal, for which you are responsible. In no case do not offend or humiliate your pet, love and caress him, this is the key to mutual understanding.