I just adopted an 8 month old kitten from a rescue. Along the way, he learned that hands are great toys. I keep trying to redirect him to a toy, but it happens too quickly at times to respond. I am still building a bond with him. I do not want to break it. How do I teach him that it is not OK.
Hi Karen!
The important part of fixing innapropriate cat play is consistency!
If your cat bites, firmly say "no" and immediately stop the play for a few moments. Then, grab a toy and try to get them to play with the toy. If he then ignores the toy again, repeat the same process. Keep repeating to consistenly show your cat that a bite will co-relate to playtime ending. This can take some time, but repetition is key!
