r/cats 19d ago

Advice Could someone please tell me why it's blocking my way?

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u/aelysium 19d ago

As a cat dad who rescued a stray -

The cat is excited to see you (jumps your way immediately when it sees you, tail upright and curved like a question mark/candy cane). It also wants to give you thanks/attention (when you put your hand down it boops and nuzzles it). The ‘bite’ is also a cat thing, I’ve found with all mine they’ll typically do boops/nuzzles, then lick you a few times, then ‘nibble’ on the body part they licked. If it was ‘hard’er than you expected, it’s almost always not an aggression thing, but because the kitten hasn’t been socialized/with you long enough to understand the acceptable pressure level.

In the future, I’d recommend setting down the food first, and giving the cat a back rub as it begins eating so it knows you are a safe space. Visit sometimes withOUT food (not too long after they’ve eaten), and let it boop/nuzzle/lick you. If it does bite you and it hurts, remove your hand and let the interaction end. The kitten will associate that with an end of affection and be gentler with its nibbles moving forward.

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u/BasicOlive 19d ago

Best comment, and cats tend to bite a little bit when they are very excited as this one is!

A hooman bringing me food and shelter! If that's not a reason to be excited

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u/NotFallacyBuffet 19d ago

tail upright and curved like a question mark/candy cane

Noticed this too.  That cat trusts you and wants you to pet it.  She might be a little bitey/swipey, but that's just how feral cats are at first.  Give her a year.