Do kittens grow out of biting?
Do kittens grow out of biting?
By the age of 5 months, singleton kittens increase play aggression games and the biting can be explosive. Adopting a pair of kittens allows them “legal” outlets to wear each other out, until they outgrow the behavior by about 9 to 12 months of age.
Why do kittens bite when you pet them?
It's a controversial topic in the feline behavior world, but many believe it's simply due to overstimulation. Repetitive petting can cause your cat to become overly excited, and trigger an arousal-based bite. This makes sense, considering cats use aggression to communicate in other aspects of their life too.
Should I let my kitten bite me?
The first and most important rule when it comes to teaching a kitten to play gently is to not use your fingers as toys. No matter how young your kitten is and whether it hurts when she bites or not, this isn't the message you want to send to her. Biting flesh is never to be allowed.