Why Does My Cat Nibble Me When I Pet Her or Him? [Here’re 5 Ways to Avoid That]

Why does my cat nibble me when i pet her? A young girl holds a gray cat in her arms, strokes him on the head, and he gently nibbles her hand.

Although the nibble may appear unexpected and unexplained, there are logical reasons for this behavior.  They might nibble you because: Your cat feels overstimulated (petting-induced aggression): petting your cat over and over can result in over-excitement, which triggers the nibble; You may be touching sensitive areas of your cat’s body; Your cat did not learn […]