Reasons Why Some Cats May Bite Unprovoked
By celticeagle
@celticeagle (179494)
Boise, Idaho
September 7, 2025 3:15pm CST
My daughter has been bitten by her cats several times over the last few years. It's makes her feel so badly emotionally. I feel bad for her. I researched it a bit and here are some reasons cats may bite you:
* Some cats just don't like to be pet. Know your cat.
* They may want your attention. They may do this to initiate play or show that they want to play.
* Over stimulation. If the tail twitches, ears flatten, or their body tenses up then they may be over stimulated.
* They may be in pain or discomfort for some reason. Check the cat out or seek the help of a veterinarian.
* Some cats show affection by what are called 'love bites'. They are typically light and playful, not intended to hurt but they can be surprising.
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@wolfgirl569 (122092)
• Marion, Ohio
7 Sep
And some are just bad tempered little critters.
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@celticeagle (179494)
• Boise, Idaho
7 Sep
Or still wild from being out door types.
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@DaddyEvil (159161)
• United States
7 Sep
That's not what you were going to say... 
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@wolfgirl569 (122092)
• Marion, Ohio
7 Sep
@DaddyEvil That's all that was allowed
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@Deepizzaguy (113852)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
8 Sep
When my cats scratch me, it is because they want to tell me that they like me a lot.
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@Deepizzaguy (113852)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
3h
@celticeagle On occasions cats do draw blood when they scratch me.
@Traceyjayne (5059)
• United Kingdom
7 Sep
I am not a cat person so don’t go close enough to any to know……I love dogs much more.
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@celticeagle (179494)
• Boise, Idaho
7 Sep
I have had cats around all of my life. I've had some good dogs in my life too.
@celticeagle (179494)
• Boise, Idaho
7 Sep
The act of sneezing might surprise your cat. That would be the only reason I can think of.
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@LindaOHio (200165)
• United States
8 Sep
Some are just ornery. My dogs never bit me except for Ice; and that incident was understandable.
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