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Article #1570Re: cat bite
From: George Robbins
Date: Sun, 16 Mar 1986 06:24
Date: Sun, 16 Mar 1986 06:24
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> My friend has a cat and I like to play with it. Once in a while
> the cat will lie on the floor with her stomach up for me to
> caress. But after caressing her for maybe 15 seconds, she would
> always grab my hand with her paws and bite my hand lightly (but
> still hurt a little).
>
> Does anybody else have the same experience?
> Is it trying to tell me to get lost or is it playing?
>
> peter
Many cats seem to have this sort of response. I would guess it's some
kind of sexual or nurture related pattern. You also get these friendly
bites when otherwise petting a cat, even though it seems to be enjoying
it.
Your guess as to whether it means 'thats enough' or 'quit playing and
get serious' or just mock play...
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