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Behavior problem or just teething?

Nathan

Good morning!
I have a kitten about 2 months old, he seems to bite our hands and feet alot.Is this just teething or aggressive behavior? What can we do to make him stop biting? These teeth are very sharp! Also I need some feedback on declawing. I hear good and bad things and I don't want to hurt my kitty in any way. Thanks for your help, it is appreciated!!!!!

Symptoms: Behavioral

• Experienced Advisor Rosie Barclay says:

  September 26th, 2008 at 07:52 AM

  Hi Nathan

  Could be either. Just distract kitten into playing with something else other than your hand. Something dangling on the end of a stick is good or a ping pong ball. Then concentrate on making hands nice things that give food rather than things seen as food. If he doesn't stop be quite firm, say "no" as you are removing your hand and stop the game. If he attacks your feet, pretend you are not bothered, wear boots and distract with other toys.

  In the UK we do not declaw. We view it as mutilation. You can keep the tips cut back a bit and make sure that he has cat scratching posts around the house in prominent areas so he doesn't scratch the furniture as scratching is a natural cat behaviour.

  Hope this helps

  Rosie Barclay

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