Cat Biting And Kitten Videos

Question: Why is my cat biting under my kittens neck?

(Posted by: Shafagh H on 2010-07-20 11:38:41)

I have a 1 1/ 2 year old male neutered cat and we just brought in a 3 month old, not spayed female cat. Over the past week they've been getting along pretty well I guess. They rough house, and stuff like that. But last night, they were both sitting on the bed together. The male cat was licking the kitten all over her body. I know that's normal but the next part scared me. He slowly inched towards her neck, under neath her chin ( you know, where the windpipe is and stuff like that) He then bit, or grabbed on with his mouth under her neck. At first the ktiten, who was passed out sleeping , didn't do anything. Then she opened her eyes and made this weird sound. I moved the male away from her. He approached again, started to lick her and then bit under her chin again! I got scared because it looked like he was trying to kill her. Is this normal? Is my male cat showing aggressive behavior? Should I seperate them again? I'm afraid that he'll do it again and really hurt her. Please, any help would be appreciated. Thank you =)

Posted by: Kelly on 2010-07-20, 11:43:40

It sounds like a combination of aggression/ affection. I would either find your own way of discouraging the behavior from the male or I would separate them until the kitten is old enough (and big enough) to defend itself. After all, you don't want to put a defenseless kitten in harm's way when you could prevent that from happening.

Posted by: Billy Bob on 2010-07-20, 11:41:00

I think that the male likes the female

Posted by: Canaille on 2010-07-20, 11:42:11

It's a dominance thing. My male (neutered) did the same thing with my female when I first brought her home. Just keep an eye on him, and remind him that you are the dominate one, and that the female is there to stay. Maybe one day they'll be as close as my two are. They actually cuddle!!!!!!

Posted by: ferret<3R on 2010-07-20, 11:47:31

I would try to separate them.. you should get a family member or something and go in a room..u hold one they hold the other. possible retry the whole meet thing. if it doesnt work keep them separated.. take a animal safe spray that repels cats..put A TINY bit on her neck when they are together (so when he bites he gets the taste and doesnt do it.) still keep them separate until you see him not biting any more. from then on keep a close eye on them.. but i advise only putting a tiny bit on since its a cat repelent.. you dont want the kitten having a lot to the point where he is uncomfortable and cant stand it. a tiny bit should do the trick.. hope i helped and good luck!!