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In response to "So it seems we might have to get rid of one of our cats. The black one, mcfluffin, bit Megan's arm and drew blood as she was combing his fur ... -- nm" by Beryllium

That's not unusual behavior in cats. Just avoid the brushing and learn the behavioral cues that indicate agitation

Posted by TWuG Feb 1 '15, 10:00

A twitching tail tip and ears back is a very big warning that they are done with the present activity.

Do watch the wound for signs of infection and go to the hospital if the would is inflamed, gets red or becomes hot to the touch. Cat bites can be (but usually aren't) a dangerous source of infection.

I think I've been bitten and/or scratch by every cat and 2 of our three dogs and it's always been my fault for pushing their limits of what they'll tolerate. They are still animals.

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There was no warning. Went from liking it to drawing blood in one second. Matted fur got snagged, I guess. - Beryllium Feb 1, 10:09 3
- Not to minimize the distress, but hitting a snag would elicit that behavior in all our cats - TWuG Feb 1, 10:24 2
  - Yeah, I got bit good last week by Olive when I accidentally clipped a nail too far. - Kim Pine Feb 1, 10:43 1
    - Nailclipping is almost always why I get bitten or scratched by the cats. - TWuG Feb 1, 10:52
Yup. One of my cats is not a fan of getting combed but needs it. We do it in stages and allow her to calm down so she doesn't bite or scratch us. - Krusty Feb 1, 10:04

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That's not unusual behavior in cats. Just avoid the brushing and learn the behavioral cues that indicate agitation

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