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Never hit, shout, chase, or lose your temper with a cat. This one is particularly useful for cats that like to climb on top of cabinets and … Do not use hydrogen peroxide or rubbing alcohol to clean a cat bite wound as it damages the tissues and delays healing. We know ads can be annoying, but they’re what allow us to make all of wikiHow available for free. ", to stop. POSSIBLE SOLUTION: Buy or create a scratching post, ideally covered in cardboard or sisal (instead of something that resembles carpet or upholstery). Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 1,653,323 times. I was seriously thinking about returning him to the, "I adopted a kitten at 5 weeks old. This tip is slightly risky––see if it's possible to do with your cat. This method won't work with all cats, but works well with very affectionate cats, since they'll miss the attention, and with kittens, since they're still learning manners. My fingernails intrigue him, "When a cat bites or scratches, step away; ignore the cat.It works when I,m awake, and he's acting up . is now 6 months, so will be getting neutered very soon. … ", cats and kittens, and we've loved all of them. Kittens bite due to socialization issues, while the adult cats do this for a different reason. If your cat bites you and won’t let you go, grind your teeth and push your arm and hand toward the bite to release you. Giving the cat plenty of space should help any behavior issues. Try substituting cat toys for your fingers when you're playing and save your fingers for gentle petting. If your cat reacts badly to any of the methods, stop doing them at once. Pressing back makes it uncomfortable for the cat, so he/she will stop biting down. Playful Biting and Scratching Think about the games your cat plays. Spray your cat when they approach the hazard in the leg. 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