8 Ways to Stop a Kitten from Biting and Scratching

People are very fond of pet animals, when it comes to cats; they really love to pet one. Overall, the bonding between cat and humans are exceptional but there are some things kitten can do to irritate the owner at some point of their journey. Generally, they really want to play with their nails  but sometimes a new adopted one can really start biting and scratching fingers and other skin part when maybe angry, tired or in pain . Here are some ways to stop and teach your kitten from biting and scratching.

Trim the Claws

Cutting your kitten nails doesn’t really hurt them. Don’t use scissors; instead use the special nail trimmer designed for cats or a well sharpened human nail clipper. If u find hard to this maybe your vet can show you the exact way of how to do it. This is most initial thing you can do stop the pet for hurting others.

Bring Him a Toy

Encouraged your pet to play with toy after some time, replace your fingers with a toy or two. Make him realize that hands are not toys to play with. Give them a good 15 minutes of active exercise and play like chasing the laser beam or ball, jumping and being active can become more like a hobby then just playing and scratching with the humans nails. Play with kittens they demand more attention and care .Teach a little to avoid hurting others with their nails. It really can keep them busy playing and they will stop using the nails eventually.

Yelling Is the Way

Yell ouch or make some noise loudly and clearly, while you earn kitten’s attention, then slowly take away your hand from the claws of kitten. Don’t just push your hand away, in this way they will think that play is still going on and they will try to grab it again. Keep your hand out of the reach of kitten. These may look odd and funny but believe be pet can make human mad and look funny

Time and Attention

When a kitten bites or scratch, they might be encouraged to do it at some point in the past. Now to change this habit, you really got to change things around by your focus and attention. When a pet is tired, gently pet your cat and touch him with hands politely, make him fall asleep. Don’t play roughly and wildly. After playing, just start petting him all over .call them while playing, tell your family members to deal with them politely and gently. All they need is proper care, love and attention. Kittens are the most beautiful little creatures, No wonder why the world is fond of them .But remember all these things will make them more loveable and gentle. They will eventually not bite and scratch but we got to be patient with them, these things may take some time to start showing the results.

 

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