Various reasons! They will be playing, thinking they are hunting or practicing hunting. They will be hyperactive and just bite at any random moving object. They could be teething. They also could be attacking for protection of owners, kitte...
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Why does your cat take a small bite on your arm or cheek and hold on for a few seconds?; Some cats, when they are very happy and feeling extremely affectionate toward the Big Unfurry Cat, will gently take a piece of human skin between their teeth and hold it for a few seconds.
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www.xmission.com/~emailbox/whycat.htm
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Explains the Causes and Treatment of Aggression, Biting and Scratching In Cats ... The Problem: aggressive cat bite scratch behavior aggression ; I have owned cats that have been intensely territorial - even more so than dogs. In the wild cats are solitary hunters, each with its own separate territory.
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www.2ndchance.info/aggressivecat.htm
www.2ndchance.info/aggressivecat.htm
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Sometimes even a purring cat will scratch or nip, so watch out for warning signs. ... If the cat breaks your skin, be sure to wash the area very, very well, since a scratch or bite can easily become infected. I have even had cats bite a grooming brush!
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www.associatedcontent.com/article/339101/why_do_happy_c...
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It may be difficult to believe that biting is a form of communication -- especially after your cat has nipped at you during what you thought was a nice petting session -- but it is. Cats may bite because they're scared, because they don't feel well, or ... Cat Facts: Your Cat's Mind: Behavior Issues; Why Cats Bite;
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www.catsplay.com/thedailycat/2003-09-29/mind_behavior/b...
www.catsplay.com/thedailycat/2003-09-29/mind_behavior/biting/biting.html
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While bites from dogs tend to receive a lot of attention, it is rare to see an article or new story on cat bites. Aggressive behavior toward people is probably second only to elimination as the most common behavior problem we see in cats. C...
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Some cats have exceptionally good reasons for biting. ... There is, however, no address given for obtaining such permission, so I am using them, with full attribution and a link to their site, with the hope that they will consider the advertising value adequate. ... PREVIOUS PAGE • Blinn Cats main page...
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www.blinn.com/cats/catsbite.html
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Some times when I am petting one of my cats, they will grab my hand or forearm, go in to a kicking situation with the back legs, or bite me. I never got an attack response like the one your reader describe, though.
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www.ilind.net/misc%20/cat_question.html
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Cats Who Bite or Scratch People ... Cats will also bite or scratch during play. We see this most often in young cats. People tell us they think their cats have suddenly turned mean. You can unintentionally trigger play motivated aggression or make it worse, if you encourage or allow your cat to think that parts of your...
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www.animalbehaviorassociates.com/cats_bite.htm
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