It sounds like your cat is overstimulated! Next time you're petting her, watch her tail. Is it still? Is she swishing it slowly? Fast?

A cat's tail is the #1 thing to watch when trying to avoid aggression. If the tail is swishing at a fast pace, then the cat is aggravated. Even if she's purring (which can also be a sign of aggravation, not just pleasure) just stop petting her and move away.

Good luck and I'm sorry to hear that your kitty has resorted to biting!!

 

I didn't realize she could get over stimulated from brushing or petting.

I will keep on eye on her tail from now on!

BTW, how come cats don't like to be rubbed on the belly?

 

I didn't realize she could get over stimulated from brushing or petting.

I will keep on eye on her tail from now on!

BTW, how come cats don't like to be rubbed on the belly?

Not a clue, but some do. Take my Scotty for instance, the first thing he does when I get home is roll over for me to give his belly a short rub. Anything too long and he'll try to bite, but for the most part, that initial rub is nice for him.

 

lol, cats are something else!

If Fiona see my hand coming anywhere close to her belly she will bite at me.

 

Yup! Every cat is different. Ditto for the tail watching. My Marcellus can only be groomed and even petted for very little bits at a time and I watch that tail closely as he is a biter when he's had enough of something. As for the belly rubs...they are just different. Wallace likes a good belly scratch but only to a certain point. You could scratch Lewis's belly for hours...he adores having a tummy rub and scratch and will roll from side to side so you can get all the places. Marcellus....."touch my belly and you die." :twisted:

 

I didn't realize she could get over stimulated from brushing or petting. I will keep on eye on her tail from now on! BTW, how come cats don't like to be rubbed on the belly?

My I2 year old long hair cat does not allow it either ! I have same problem and I do watch her tail for twitching but I am bitten or scatched daily. I can not brush or touch her stomach or the under side of her tail. It is off limits and would result in a bite rather than a scratch and I always have a wipe and a tube of antiseptic cream at my side when brushing her.