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Cats look cute and adorable. That is until they start biting poor
unsuspecting human beings. Cats need to be taught good behavior. A lot
of biting that is done by cat is a result of uncorrected bad behavior.
Keep in mind that cats came from the wild. Even though now cats have
been domesticated and live in close contact with humans, their
instincts remain the same. They are born hunters and are equipped with
the natural tools designed to hunt a prey.
Cats have predatory instincts
Biting is a part of a cat's defense mechanism. They do this when
they feel threatened. Since biting is a cat's way to protect
themselves, humans have to be careful that their cats don't think they
are threatening them in any way when they are playing with their cats.
Remember that cats are predatory by nature. They exhibit this trait
by playfully pouncing and biting the hands and feet of their owners. It's important for owners not to tolerate this behavior. Otherwise, their cats will think it is acceptable.
Cat owners should not encourage their cats to think that their hands
and feet are play things. A lot of cat owners who tolerate this
behavior have scars to prove this unfortunate mistake.
Look for the cause
Sometimes cats exhibit bad behavior such as scratching and biting
when they are ill or have an injury. They also do this when they feel
anxiety or fear.
Cat owners need to pay close attention to the health of their cats.
They also need to examine their cat's environment to assess if there's
something about their surroundings that is causing their cat's bad
behavior.
Train your cat
When training a cat, owners should reward their pets for their good
behavior and obedience! This encourages the cat to maintain a good
attitude. You can do this by giving them treats, or showering them with
affection.
Fun activities
Sometimes cats bite when they get listless. When a cat starts to
scratch and bite, owners can put a stop to this by distracting the cat
with a fun activity. Give the cat a toy to play with. This will get the
cat's attention, and keep the cat preoccupied.
Cats are wonderful pets to have. Not only are they clean creatures-
they keep themselves clean by licking their fur. But they are also very
useful. The Ancient Egyptians used to keep cats to catch rodents.
But first things first, cats need to be trained and taught the rules
of the house. Luckily for cat owners, this means, no more biting!
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