Reasons why kittens are aggressive

It is fair but natural for kittens to play aggressively. Most people choose kittens as pets because they appear to be sweet and cuddly, but are unaware of their mood. They can use their teeth and claws most of the time. Be aware that they can be tough when playing. Kittens play aggressively as a normal part of their growth as they learn the predatory skills that a cat needs in the wild to survive. However, you can be sure that most kittens outgrow this aggressive stage and turn into sweet, lovable cats who would never think of hurting you, be it biting or scratching you.

Aggressive behavior of kittens during play

Kittens start playing when they are very young. This involves playing rough and tumble with his mother and siblings. It is normal for young kittens to chase, fight, bite, scratch, jump, and stalk their mother and siblings. In general, this is considered a “sham” assault. The kitten does not intend to hurt anyone, but wants to have a good time. This is the normal behavior of a kitten.

Kittens learn to interact within their litter and to reduce their overly aggressive behavior. When a kitten becomes very aggressive with a sibling, he usually corrects this action by retaliating, growling or simply stops playing because he is hurt. The offender just wants to play and therefore finds that being too aggressive could stop playtime. When the kitten becomes too aggressive, his mother warns him with a slap or a growl. The kittens continue to signal each other to show that the interaction involves play and not aggressive behavior. Unconsciously, a kitten learns to control aggression by interacting with its mother and siblings.

How to prevent a kitten from biting and scratching

Biting and scratching occur as a consequence of the owner’s actions. It is almost impossible for some owners to resist the urge to fight with their playful kitten. When fighting with their kitten, they usually let him bite and scratch their hand. Although this may seem cute at first, it will no longer be when the kitten grows into a strong cat and rough playing with him could cause pain and bleeding.

Try the following tips to prevent your kitty from biting and scratching:

Your kitty craves your attention and often wants to play, but tries to divert her attention from parts of your body to a soft toy or group of toys that are her size. Sway or move the toy in a tempting way. Let your kitty fight him.

When the game gets really tough and the kitty starts biting or scratching you, it’s time to stop playing. Your kitten can learn from you in the same way that it learns from its mother and siblings. Once he starts biting or scratching and becomes overly aggressive, the game is simply over. Just say “NO” in a firm tone, clap loudly, and then walk away, ignoring your kitty.