My Cat Bites Me

Love bites. Welcome to the world of cats -- L.



"The Three Beagles" wrote in message
news:Ommec.16944$rg5.39193@attbi_s52...
I'm new to cats, having recently adopted a stray. I've had him
vet-checked,
vaccinated, wormed and have him on flea and heartworm preventative. I
found
out that the vet living down the street had already neutered him. He's
very
sweet and getting more affectionate all the time. However, every morning
when I first greet him, he'll come up to my legs, lick me a couple of
times
and then bite me. It really doesn't hurt, although I have to admit it
startled me the first time. He'll do this several times in the morning.
Does
anyone know why?

"The Three Beagles" wrote in message
news:Ommec.16944$rg5.39193@attbi_s52...
I'm new to cats, having recently adopted a stray. I've had him
vet-checked,
vaccinated, wormed and have him on flea and heartworm preventative. I
found
out that the vet living down the street had already neutered him. He's
very
sweet and getting more affectionate all the time. However, every morning
when I first greet him, he'll come up to my legs, lick me a couple of
times
and then bite me. It really doesn't hurt, although I have to admit it
startled me the first time. He'll do this several times in the morning.
Does
anyone know why?


You're his breakfast appetizer. I have one that prefers me as the dessert
after dinner, but there's no accounting for cat taste.

"The Three Beagles" wrote in message
news:Ommec.16944$rg5.39193@attbi_s52...
I'm new to cats, having recently adopted a stray. I've had him
vet-checked,
vaccinated, wormed and have him on flea and heartworm preventative. I
found
out that the vet living down the street had already neutered him. He's
very
sweet and getting more affectionate all the time. However, every morning
when I first greet him, he'll come up to my legs, lick me a couple of
times
and then bite me. It really doesn't hurt, although I have to admit it
startled me the first time. He'll do this several times in the morning.
Does
anyone know why?


You're his breakfast appetizer. I have one that prefers me as the dessert
after dinner, but there's no accounting for cat taste.

On Mon, 12 Apr 2004 01:34:38 UTC, "The Three Beagles"
wrote:

I'm new to cats, having recently adopted a stray. I've had him vet-checked,
vaccinated, wormed and have him on flea and heartworm preventative. I found
out that the vet living down the street had already neutered him. He's very
sweet and getting more affectionate all the time. However, every morning
when I first greet him, he'll come up to my legs, lick me a couple of times
and then bite me. It really doesn't hurt, although I have to admit it
startled me the first time. He'll do this several times in the morning. Does
anyone know why?

My last cat ("Killums"), did that. Whenever he did I picked him up
and gave him some scritches. I probably trained him to continue it.

--
Mark Heaely
marknews(at)healeyonline(dot)com

On Mon, 12 Apr 2004 01:34:38 UTC, "The Three Beagles"
wrote:

I'm new to cats, having recently adopted a stray. I've had him vet-checked,
vaccinated, wormed and have him on flea and heartworm preventative. I found
out that the vet living down the street had already neutered him. He's very
sweet and getting more affectionate all the time. However, every morning
when I first greet him, he'll come up to my legs, lick me a couple of times
and then bite me. It really doesn't hurt, although I have to admit it
startled me the first time. He'll do this several times in the morning. Does
anyone know why?

My last cat ("Killums"), did that. Whenever he did I picked him up
and gave him some scritches. I probably trained him to continue it.

--
Mark Heaely
marknews(at)healeyonline(dot)com

Subject: My Cat Bites Me
From: "The Three Beagles"
Date: 4/11/04 9:34 PM Eastern Daylight Time
Message-id: Ommec.16944$rg5.39193@attbi_s52

I'm new to cats, having recently adopted a stray. I've had him vet-checked,
vaccinated, wormed and have him on flea and heartworm preventative. I found
out that the vet living down the street had already neutered him. He's very
sweet and getting more affectionate all the time. However, every morning
when I first greet him, he'll come up to my legs, lick me a couple of times
and then bite me. It really doesn't hurt, although I have to admit it
startled me the first time. He'll do this several times in the morning. Does
anyone know why?



One thing's for sure... you should put an end to that behavior
immediately. A cat-bite can be a nasty affair. Could even kill you.
Our cat will bite my wife when he doesn't get what he
wants. Like when she's cooking and he wants a taste ... if she doesn't
give in and give it to him, he will sometimes rush up to her and bite
her on the calve or ankle. I mean, he can draw blood. That's
because he knows with her, he has nothing to lose. All she'll do is
scold him.
He doesn't bite dad anymore though! I put a stop to that right away.
Here's how it worked for me....
One nite he jumped out and bit me hard for some reason... I can't
remember why. Then he ran away (as he still does to my wife), but in
my case, I simply ran after him. He hid under the couch. I moved the
couch. He then ran into the bed room to hide. I followed and closed
the door. Then when I got him cornered where he had no place left to
run, I threw a little cup of water in his face that I had been
carrying.
The point is, with me.. he knows he cannot do those kind of things
and run away and get away with it. Dad will chase him down and make
him pay no matter where he tries to run. And it works. I never been
bitten since (still). And he respects me. He's always looking to me for
approval and attention! Not to the wife. To ME. It's because I never hurt him
physically. He
just knows who the alpha-male is. And I can still feed him from the kitchen ...
or I can choose not to.. whenever I want... and I don't run the risk
of being bitten.
It works.


IBen G.

Subject: My Cat Bites Me
From: "The Three Beagles"
Date: 4/11/04 9:34 PM Eastern Daylight Time
Message-id: Ommec.16944$rg5.39193@attbi_s52

I'm new to cats, having recently adopted a stray. I've had him vet-checked,
vaccinated, wormed and have him on flea and heartworm preventative. I found
out that the vet living down the street had already neutered him. He's very
sweet and getting more affectionate all the time. However, every morning
when I first greet him, he'll come up to my legs, lick me a couple of times
and then bite me. It really doesn't hurt, although I have to admit it
startled me the first time. He'll do this several times in the morning. Does
anyone know why?



One thing's for sure... you should put an end to that behavior
immediately. A cat-bite can be a nasty affair. Could even kill you.
Our cat will bite my wife when he doesn't get what he
wants. Like when she's cooking and he wants a taste ... if she doesn't
give in and give it to him, he will sometimes rush up to her and bite
her on the calve or ankle. I mean, he can draw blood. That's
because he knows with her, he has nothing to lose. All she'll do is
scold him.
He doesn't bite dad anymore though! I put a stop to that right away.
Here's how it worked for me....
One nite he jumped out and bit me hard for some reason... I can't
remember why. Then he ran away (as he still does to my wife), but in
my case, I simply ran after him. He hid under the couch. I moved the
couch. He then ran into the bed room to hide. I followed and closed
the door. Then when I got him cornered where he had no place left to
run, I threw a little cup of water in his face that I had been
carrying.
The point is, with me.. he knows he cannot do those kind of things
and run away and get away with it. Dad will chase him down and make
him pay no matter where he tries to run. And it works. I never been
bitten since (still). And he respects me. He's always looking to me for
approval and attention! Not to the wife. To ME. It's because I never hurt him
physically. He
just knows who the alpha-male is. And I can still feed him from the kitchen ...
or I can choose not to.. whenever I want... and I don't run the risk
of being bitten.
It works.


IBen G.

(IBen Getiner) wrote in message ...
Subject: My Cat Bites Me
From: "The Three Beagles"
Date: 4/11/04 9:34 PM Eastern Daylight Time
Message-id: Ommec.16944$rg5.39193@attbi_s52

I'm new to cats, having recently adopted a stray. I've had him vet-checked,
vaccinated, wormed and have him on flea and heartworm preventative. I found
out that the vet living down the street had already neutered him. He's very
sweet and getting more affectionate all the time. However, every morning
when I first greet him, he'll come up to my legs, lick me a couple of times
and then bite me. It really doesn't hurt, although I have to admit it
startled me the first time. He'll do this several times in the morning. Does
anyone know why?


i have certainly had my share of cat personalities. most of which not
my own but i am infatuated with how a million different animals of the
same species can be so unique! however, the worst case of cat nibbling
comes from the newest addition to my family, toulouse. they're almost
like love bites - he curls up close {he is a very needy cat} and then
proceeds to bite my chin or nose. it may be cute but many people do
not enjoy these friendly employs. so you will want to stop your
cat/kitten as soon as it occurs - and every time it occurs. cats do
not have a superiority complex as they seem but their behanvior is
close in comparison.
cats by nature are very sensuous creatures. they sometimes create a
habit of getting too carried away in their affection. this biting that
your cat is doing is really only his/her way of saying "i love you
dearly". take it only as a compliment - and even more so b/c you found
your way into the heart of a very passionate kitty!

(IBen Getiner) wrote in message ...
Subject: My Cat Bites Me
From: "The Three Beagles"
Date: 4/11/04 9:34 PM Eastern Daylight Time
Message-id: Ommec.16944$rg5.39193@attbi_s52

I'm new to cats, having recently adopted a stray. I've had him vet-checked,
vaccinated, wormed and have him on flea and heartworm preventative. I found
out that the vet living down the street had already neutered him. He's very
sweet and getting more affectionate all the time. However, every morning
when I first greet him, he'll come up to my legs, lick me a couple of times
and then bite me. It really doesn't hurt, although I have to admit it
startled me the first time. He'll do this several times in the morning. Does
anyone know why?


i have certainly had my share of cat personalities. most of which not
my own but i am infatuated with how a million different animals of the
same species can be so unique! however, the worst case of cat nibbling
comes from the newest addition to my family, toulouse. they're almost
like love bites - he curls up close {he is a very needy cat} and then
proceeds to bite my chin or nose. it may be cute but many people do
not enjoy these friendly employs. so you will want to stop your
cat/kitten as soon as it occurs - and every time it occurs. cats do
not have a superiority complex as they seem but their behanvior is
close in comparison.
cats by nature are very sensuous creatures. they sometimes create a
habit of getting too carried away in their affection. this biting that
your cat is doing is really only his/her way of saying "i love you
dearly". take it only as a compliment - and even more so b/c you found
your way into the heart of a very passionate kitty!