{"id":2123,"date":"2020-08-27T10:20:23","date_gmt":"2020-08-27T10:20:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/?p=2123"},"modified":"2021-03-04T20:49:37","modified_gmt":"2021-03-04T20:49:37","slug":"why-do-cats-bite-their-owners-for-no-reason","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/why-do-cats-bite-their-owners-for-no-reason\/","title":{"rendered":"Why do cats bite their owners for no reason?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Cats are some of the most mysterious and interesting animals you&#8217;ll ever meet.&nbsp; Especially if it&#8217;s the first time you&#8217;ve ever opened your home to a cat, you may notice some odd behaviors your cat may exhibit.&nbsp; Among these weird habits may be, much to your annoyance, them biting for seemingly no reason.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>While it may seem totally random and nonsensical sometimes, cats don&#8217;t bite for no reason at all.\u00a0 As a matter of fact, there are many different reasons why cats bite.\u00a0 Thankfully, they don&#8217;t always mean your cat hates you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The cat can bite you agressively or non-agressively. Here&#8217;s how you tell the difference. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/why-do-cats-bite-their-owners-for-no-reason\/#Non-aggressive_bites\" title=\"Non-aggressive bites\">Non-aggressive bites<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/why-do-cats-bite-their-owners-for-no-reason\/#What_is_the_bite_trying_to_say\" title=\"What is the bite trying to say?\">What is the bite trying to say?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/why-do-cats-bite-their-owners-for-no-reason\/#How_can_I_stop_my_cat_from_biting_me\" title=\"How can I stop my cat from biting me?\">How can I stop my cat from biting me?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/why-do-cats-bite-their-owners-for-no-reason\/#Common_questions_about_cat_bites\" title=\"Common questions about cat bites\">Common questions about cat bites<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/why-do-cats-bite-their-owners-for-no-reason\/#Should_I_be_concerned_about_cat_bites\" title=\"Should I be concerned about cat bites?\">Should I be concerned about cat bites?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/why-do-cats-bite-their-owners-for-no-reason\/#Can_my_dog_get_infected_from_a_cat_bite\" title=\"Can my dog get infected from a cat bite?\">Can my dog get infected from a cat bite?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/why-do-cats-bite-their-owners-for-no-reason\/#Can_cats_have_rabies\" title=\"Can cats have rabies?\">Can cats have rabies?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/why-do-cats-bite-their-owners-for-no-reason\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Non-aggressive_bites\"><\/span><strong>Non-aggressive bites<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll know when cats are being aggressive because of the multiple signs they tend to give before they attack: the swishy tail, the low growling, the flattened ears and the hissing.&nbsp; The lack of these very obvious signs is exactly the reason why you are so confused as to why Mr. Fluffles is biting you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Non-aggressive bites actually happen when your cat wants to communicate something with you.&nbsp; As you are well aware, cats can&#8217;t talk like humans can.&nbsp; Even so, this doesn&#8217;t mean that our little furry companions don&#8217;t have anything to say.&nbsp; When they need to tell you something, they will most likely use body language.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_bite_trying_to_say\"><\/span><strong>What is the bite trying to say?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The reasons behind the bites can range from them simply needing a bit of playtime, to them being annoyed at something so they&#8217;re sending you a slightly less gentle warning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Younger cats are often guilty of <strong>play aggression<\/strong>.&nbsp; They usually like staging hunting sessions where the main target of their teeth and claws are your poor, defenseless ankles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Probably the most hurtful form of cat bites happen at those times when you&#8217;re chilling on the couch, petting your cat.&nbsp; You&#8217;re thinking that everything is fine, and when you least expect it, they give you a short, painful bite.&nbsp; On top of the physical pain, the sense of betrayal stings too, doesn&#8217;t it?&nbsp; Still, it&#8217;s within reason, you just may not have known.&nbsp; For this particular example, the cat was overstimulated, that&#8217;s why they went for the bite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some cats won&#8217;t meow when they need something from you.&nbsp; Instead, they like to let their teeth tell you that they&#8217;d like to have breakfast now.&nbsp; This sort of behavior should not be encouraged or tolerated. As a matter of fact, it is best that your cat&#8217;s biting behavior is curbed as soon as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_stop_my_cat_from_biting_me\"><\/span><strong>How can I stop my cat from biting me?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cat bites &#8212; even the playful ones, can be quite painful on our sensitive human skin.&nbsp; The best way to stop your playful kitty from biting is to trick distract them with a toy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As soon as you notice that they&#8217;re about to attack your hand or your ankle, bring out your toy and play with them.&nbsp; Younger cats need a lot of playtime &#8212; so make sure that you set aside time, around 20-30 minutes twice a day, to tire them out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_questions_about_cat_bites\"><\/span><strong>Common questions about cat bites<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_be_concerned_about_cat_bites\"><\/span><strong>Should I be concerned about cat bites?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Playful cat bites are usually nothing to worry about.&nbsp; However, if your cat breaks skin, it can get really bad really quickly.&nbsp; Wounds from cat bites and scratches can get infected really fast, not to mention, it&#8217;s also really painful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you ever get scratched or bitten by a cat, please treat your wounds immediately.&nbsp; Apply pressure on your wound to stop the bleeding.&nbsp; Wash it with gentle soap and water . If you have a particularly large cut &#8211; 2 inches or greater, or any sign of infection, seek medical attention immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_my_dog_get_infected_from_a_cat_bite\"><\/span><strong>Can my dog get infected from a cat bite?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A cat&#8217;s mouth is filled with all kinds of bacteria.&nbsp; Even the cats that have been immunized have a lot of bacteria in their mouths.&nbsp; If your kitty happens to give your pup a bite, it can definitely lead to an infection.&nbsp; If not treated, it can get fatal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other than getting infected from the bacteria from your cat&#8217;s mouth, your dog&#8217;s wounds could also get infected from the bacteria in his environment especially because dogs love to muck around in dirt all the time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As soon as you notice a cat bite on your dog, please take them to the vet to have their wounds cleaned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_cats_have_rabies\"><\/span><strong>Can cats have rabies?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Cats can get infected by rabies.&nbsp; Cats who are exposed to wild animals run a higher risk of contracting rabies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rabies may be transmitted through bites from an infected animal or when the saliva of an infected animal enters another animal&#8217;s body through an open wound.&nbsp; Cat to cat rabies transmission is very rare though.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don&#8217;t want your cat to be at any risk of getting rabies, please get them vaccinated and keep them indoors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Non-aggressive cat bites may spook first-time cat owners.&nbsp; Most of the time, cats will attack you for seemingly no reason because they want to play.&nbsp; If your cat exhibits play aggression, please set aside time to play with them at least twice a day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Why-do-cats-bite-their-owners-for-no-reason-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2126\"\/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cats are some of the most mysterious and interesting animals you&#8217;ll ever meet.&nbsp; Especially if it&#8217;s the first time you&#8217;ve ever opened your home to a cat, you may notice<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":2125,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[28,8],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v16.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Why do cats bite their owners for no reason? 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