there is a cute little kitten infront of my houseand it has been there for a long time
it got used to us and we are keepin it but it stays outside
i have been able to pet it but i am afraid that it will bite me or scratch me
it has almost bite me like three times
i dunno if it playful
but i can have a kitten that bites
so what should i do??
pimpin_princess answered Friday July 20 2007, 6:59 am: orcorse you can have a kitten what bites! its them being playfull! before it bites you i think you should take it to the vets because if it has deseases it could pass them on to you with a single bite/scratch resulting in breaking the skin. your kitten needas all of its jabs any way. and take it to the vets to see if it has been chipped. [ pimpin_princess's advice column | Ask pimpin_princess A Question ]
Brandi_S answered Thursday July 19 2007, 5:48 pm: Well, if he's sketchy and had to get used to you before he would let you pet him, you need to be sure to not make sudden moves to startle him.
Also, yes, kittens bite and scratch at play because they don't know better. They don't realize their teeth and claws are still sharp as razors.
Have you tried to hand feed him? If you haven't, you may try that so he knows you mean him no harm if he is biting because he is sketchy.
Hollister answered Thursday July 19 2007, 4:57 pm: Since its just a kitten, it probably is just playing. Whenever it bites you just sternly say no. It will get the point eventually. [ Hollister's advice column | Ask Hollister A Question ]
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