🔍 6 Types of Cat Bites Explained

1. Play Aggression

• Signs: Gentle nibbling + pouncing
• Cause: Mistaking hands for prey (common in kittens)
• Fix: Use wand toys (keep hands away)

2. Overstimulation

• Warning signals:
  ✓ Tail twitching
  ✓ Skin rippling
  ✓ Ears flattening
• Safe petting zones: Head/chin only

3. Pain-Induced Biting

• Red flags:
  ✓ Biting when touched in specific areas
  ✓ Sudden aggression in senior cats
• Common culprits: Arthritis, dental disease

4. Fear/Defensive Biting

• Body language:
  ✓ Hissing
  ✓ Arched back
  ✓ Pupils dilated

5. Redirected Aggression

• Classic scenario:
  Cat sees outdoor rival → attacks owner instead

6. Love Bites

• How to tell:
  ✓ Very gentle pressure
  ✓ Accompanied by purring

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🚫 What NEVER to Do

✖️ Yell or punish (increases stress)
✖️ Pull away abruptly (triggers chase instinct)
✖️ Use hands as toys

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✅ Pro Solutions from HK Vets

🧸 Toy Therapy

• Best choices:
  ✓ Da Bird feather wand
  ✓ SmartyKat electronic mice

🏡 Environmental Tweaks

• Install cat shelves (reduces territorial stress)
• Use Feliway diffusers (calming pheromones)

🩺 Medical Checkups

• Urgent if:
  ✓ Unexplained aggression
  ✓ Biting during sleep

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📊 Bite Severity Scale

Level	Description	Action Required
1	No skin contact	Redirect to toys
2	Light marks	Clean with antiseptic
3	Deep puncture	ER visit (risk of infection)

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🐾 HK Resources

• SPCA Behavior Hotline: 2711 1000
• CityU Feline Medicine: 3650 3000

💡 Did You Know?
Cat bites inject bacteria deep into tissues –
Always disinfect within 5 minutes!

⚠️ Warning:
Repeated biting may lead to:
✓ Permanent behavior issues
✓ Surrender risks in HK flats

💡 Emergency Tips for Stray Cat Care