2026-09-24 20:21 UTC
Replies (6)
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@Zensate@lemmy.world 2026-09-24 20:57
If the cat does that, it’s because it doesn’t actually understand that it’s hurting you. Start making a big “YELP” and clearly show that you are in pain when it does it, and it will gradually start to be more gentle. It doesn’t understand that you don’t have fur that protects it the way it does.
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@chickenf622@sh.itjust.works 2026-09-24 20:42
Someone pointed out how me saying it was my fault my cat scratched and hurt me sounded like a textbook abusive relationship. Is there a way to unlearn things?
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@myyass@lemmy.world 2026-09-25 00:17
This stopped real quick with my cat. Anytime he would try to bite me, I would just shove my finger down his throat. Don’t worry it didn’t hurt him but it did trigger his gag reflex lol now at most he will lightly bite if he doesn’t like something. He doesn’t use his claws on me as well.
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@dbtng@moist.catsweat.com 2026-09-24 21:03
Fuk all this good advice. Rock on w your kitty. Looks like fun.
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@Lost_My_Mind@lemmy.world 2026-09-24 20:45
If you’re looking for a way to stop this behavior, you grab them by the scruff of their neck. Don’t worry, it doesn’t actually hurt the cat. But it does trigger senses in them that they’re being disciplined. So you grab the scuff of their neck, and act like your wrist is hurt. (the one they were biting/clawing, not the one you’re using to grab the scruff of their neck). Once they realize they’re hurting you, and also realize you can grab them by the scruff of their neck, and are therefore more powerful than them, they’ll stop doing that. Of coarse, this is also assuming you’re being a good cat parent to begin with. I see so many videos online titled “Cats go crazy” or something similiar. They aren’t going crazy. Their humans are usually doing some shit to repeatedly piss off their cat. And eventually the cat says “FUCK THIS!!!” and lashes out. As long as the cat routinely feels safe, and loved with you, the scruff thing works. If your cat feels unwelcome in it’s own home, yes, it will lash out.
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@matelt@feddit.uk 2026-09-25 06:27
Those are the scars of love 💕