Just like human babies, kittens have the urge to chew and bite when they are teething. Or a cat may scratch or bite without warning when you are petting or playing with it, as a result of over stimulation.
I like to play with AHU bare handed, end up having lots of scratch marks on my hands and arms. To correct either situation, you may distract the cat with a toy that is a more acceptable object for aggression. Normally I will use soft toy to replace my hands.
It is important to teach cats 'Social Play' at their early age so that they will learn to behave appropriately and respond to environment/social stimuli properly.
Bad Litter Tray Habits
If a previously clean cat begins scratching outside the litter box, this is a signal that the cat is not happy about something. It may be that the tray needs to be cleaned or it is not comfortable with the feel of the litter, the smell of the litter, they type of tray, or even the location of the tray.
Contrary to popular belief. when a cat claws the furniture it is not sharpening its claws. Scratching helps the cat to remove the old claw sheath to expose the new, sharp ones. Cats also scratch on objects to mark their territory by stimulating the release of a scent from glands located between the paw pads.
To reduce the damage, it's best to have at least a scratching board or a scratch-able cat tree at home.
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