Ouch! No cat owner likes getting bitten, that’s for sure. But if your kitty won’t stop nipping you, you’ll be happy to know there are ways to get him to stop this annoying (and painful!) habit. We ...

Cat play biting can come as a shock. One minute playtime with your furry friend is all fun and games, then they suddenly give you a painful nip. Perhaps you have a multi-cat household and are ...

Is your kitty nipping on your skin? It’s common to wonder, “why does my cat bite me”, especially during the kitten phase. But don’t fret; biting doesn’t necessarily mean your cat is upset with you.

As natural predators, cats often try to bite their owners—whether during playtime or when being pet. The behavior is normal, but why do cats bite? When should it be a cause of concern, and how does ...

Cats bite out of playfulness or to send their owners a message. Buy cat toys to give your cat something else to bite. Praise gentle behavior to lessen your cat's aggression. Cats are the second most ...

Cats are a wonderful addition to any household, with the pets providing warmth, love and a mischievous sense of fun. However, a less welcome trait is when felines attack the humans in their households ...

These reader questions were answered at the North American Veterinary Conference in Orlando, Fla. on Jan. 15-19. Question: I brought in a three-week-old kitten I found under a viaduct. The kitten ...

DEAR JOAN: We took in a 6-week-old feral kitten that is now 4 months old. She has adjusted well to being a house cat but has one problem we can’t stop. She will try to bite and scratch when she is ...