Dear Cathy, My newspaper recently started running your column. You had a question about how to teach a puppy not to bite by ...

Cats bite out of playfulness or to send their owners a message. Buy cat toys to give your cat something else to bite. Praise gentle behavior to lessen your cat's aggression. Cats are the second most ...

As natural predators, cats often try to bite their owners—whether during playtime or when being pet. The behavior is normal, ...

I have an adorable five-year-old reverse tuxedo cat named Jasmine. When I adopted her at age 3, the shelter warned me she liked to nibble hands. This was never objectionable because she is a small cat ...

Cat play biting can come as a shock. One minute playtime with your furry friend is all fun and games, then they suddenly give you a painful nip. Perhaps you have a multi-cat household and are ...

Many people are surprised when their sweet, loving, and affectionate cat suddenly bites them. Sometimes it’s a quick bite. Sometimes, the cat latches onto a hand or arm and has no plans to leave ...

Did your kitty mean to hurt you, or was it just a playful nip? Here's why your cat bites you—and what to do about it. Reader’s Digest asked veterinarians Rachel Barrack, DVM, and Deborah Greco, DVM, ...

When your cat bites you, it is not just a random attempt from your furry friend; instead, it is packed with meaning. Understanding the reasons behind this behavior helps spot stress, hunger, affection ...