Is it normal that my cat wants to bite me

I've had a few cats in the past but not one that wants to bite me all the time! Whenever I pat him any where but his head he bites an nips me. He's only young and in good health. IIN?

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Based on 49 votes (38 yes)
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  • wreckd

    Normal. Either he is being playful or he is pissed you are touching him.

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    • Allistalla

      Yes this is normal for young cats Wreckd is right however do not let him continue becuase if he continues you will not be able to handle him when he is older .

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  • Hopeful

    My cats "nip" at me sometimes, & I read online (several sources) that it is a way they show affection. Weird, I know, but I believe it. Mine do it all the time and they are very friendly. If your cat is truly biting you (enough to hurt) you may want to talk to your vet.

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  • Riddler

    This is normal. Baby cats a very playful. However don't allow it to continue and tell him NO when he does it. Otherwise the behavior will continue into the adult years. I don't mean its bad to play but don't let them bite you. Give them a toy to attack or get them some cat toys.

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  • FashionSweetie

    They do bite, but not as often as they scratch you. When I was little, I had a cat, and sometimes she scratched me. Once she bit my dad.

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  • Aurelia25

    mine is a year old and can be the biggest lover ever. Then at times I will pet him and BAM he scratches and/or bites at me. I don't get it. It's frustrating and painful but I think pretty normal. They are just moody.

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  • cats dont bite, they scratch

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    • dalmationUntoyourSoul

      this information is incorrect.

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  • Bone1999

    Yeah, either he really doesn't like you or he just wants to play.

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  • It's not your cat.

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  • SweetSherry

    Cats don't bite ? LOL dumbest thing I ever heard ok the cat obviously hates you cats are pretty ungrateful they are bitchy scratchy evil mean and cold

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    • dalmationUntoyourSoul

      some cats act a lot like dogs, and will follow you around and hop in your lap every chance they get, they aren't all mean and capricious.

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