Dear Cathy, My newspaper recently started running your column. You had a question about how to teach a puppy not to bite by using butter on your fingers. Do you have any advice on how to teach a ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images/joci03 Why does my cat bite me? This might come as a surprise, but cat ...

Did your kitty mean to hurt you, or was it just a playful nip? Here's why your cat bites you—and what to do about it. Reader’s Digest asked veterinarians Rachel Barrack, DVM, and Deborah Greco, DVM, ...

I have an adorable five-year-old reverse tuxedo cat named Jasmine. When I adopted her at age 3, the shelter warned me she liked to nibble hands. This was never objectionable because she is a small cat ...

When your cat bites you, it is not just a random attempt from your furry friend; instead, it is packed with meaning. Understanding the reasons behind this behavior helps spot stress, hunger, affection ...

We can probably all agree that kittens are one of the sweetest creatures on Earth, but they're not so sweet when they start biting or scratching you, and if you let them keep behaving that way, they ...

We had lots of response to the article about why a cat, seemingly happy and content while being petted, suddenly will bite the hand that strokes it. Is the cat just mean, or are we humans to blame for ...