If you’ve ever owned a cat, chances are you’ve been a victim of a scratch or cat bite. It’s not always a violent affair. Cats love to bite gently when playing or to warn you of something.
Cats bite for lots of different reasons. They also have different kinds of bites. A gentle nibble is a non-aggressive interaction, while a real bite will be born of aggression or fear.
there are plenty of reasons why your cat may decide to bite your feet. In this article, we’ll look at a few possible reasons for this behavior and what you might be able to do to change it.
Take note of when your cat is attacking your feet. If it’s when you’ve not interacted for a while, it may be seeking your attention.
If the biting behavior is sudden and hasn’t happened before, your cat might be in pain.
Cats tend to grab and bite during mating, and your feet may be providing a target for this instinct.
So you’re at your wit’s end, and you cannot walk around the house anymore for fear of a stealthy foot attack. What can you do?
One of the first steps to try is to simply ignore the behavior. That means not reacting with attention or any other direct interaction.
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