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kitten biting cat's throat
This is probably easily answered, but I'm not sure what to do.
I adopted a 12 week old male kitten (Poco) a month ago, and an 8 week old female (Brenna), from the same Cat Rescue 2 weeks ago. I already have a 5+ year old rescued male (Squeak). Poco likes to play rough with his teeny sister Brenna and his big brother Squeak. Fair enough they all seem to get the upper hand once in a while. The problem? Poco walks over to either of the other cats when they're sleeping and literally latches on to their throats! I have tried to pull him off or distract him - it is impossible, as he hangs on for dear life! Squeak has now lost his voice and we don't know whether it's because of this, or some other reason... What is this behaviour all about? Does anyone know - if it is "control" or what???? I think I'll try a spray water bottle tomorrow to see if it stops him, but I don't want to create more problems if this is something that will settle on its own. Thanks for any help anyone can give. Kricket |
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kitten biting cat's throat
wrote : What is this behaviour all about? Does anyone know - if it is "control" or what???? It may be play but it sure is aggressive play. I am surprised your cat does not kick the snot out of him. I think I'll try a spray water bottle tomorrow to see if it stops him, but I don't want to create more problems if this is something that will settle on its own. Forget the water. Do what works. YELL--in a big voice, from your diaphragm, not a little squeaky one. Clap your hands at the same time and jump up and scare the bejesus out of the kitten. Yell NO and pursue the kitten. Charge him, yelling NO again. They HATE loud noises. |
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