biting

don't assume automatically that cats that bite are vicious creatures. you must distinct between play-biting and real aggressive biting. kittens for example like to play, and sometimes pretty rough. they use their claws and teeth to wrestle with each other. they prepare for catching prey and that 's normal. they usually go unharmed because their fur protects them from serious wounds. however, human skin is a different story, but kittens don't know that.

problem

when you stroke your kitten it can take it as an invitation to play and clasps your hand and bites. that might hurt a little but is generally nothing to worry about.
some cats make a sport out of leg biting. they jump up on you and dig in. research has show that its a sort of unsatisfied hunting and prey instinct and lack of activity.

solution

• teach your kitten from an early age that hands are for feeding and stroking and NOT a toy!
• avoid playing with your bare hands
• use a fluffy toy or a feather on a string instead
• in case it grabs your hand, draw it away slowly and do NOT punish your cat, it will understand it as an attack and make matters worse
• however if you cat did scratch or hurt you in any way, make a yowling sound and show that you have been hurt, your cat will understand
• if your cat is a "legbiter" try to spend more time playing with it and redirect its attack to a toy. leave toys laying around so that he can also amuse itself, particular when you keep your cat indoors