Cat behavior · Human safety · Clear next steps
Clear answers.
Safer people. Happier cats.
Bitten? Scratched? Behavior suddenly changed?
Evidence-based guidance that starts with what to do next.
Where to start
Start with the safest matching path
Three routes, ordered by urgency. If more than one fits, take the one higher on this list.
The bite broke skin
See what to do now, how to wash the wound, and when to get medical care.
Start wound care →Cat healthMy cat changed suddenly
Check whether a new or worsening behavior may need a veterinary health review.
Check the health route →BehaviorWhy did my cat bite?
Use what happened just before the bite to find the most relevant behavior guide.
Understand the situation →Light guide finder
Not sure what led to the bite?
Tell it what happened—four quick questions—and it points you to the guide that fits. The matcher does not diagnose your cat.
Popular guides
Common situations, clearly explained
Bites during petting
Why tolerance can change during touch—and which early signals to notice.
Attacks on ankles
How stalking and pouncing can become directed at feet and legs.
Bites when picked up
How restraint, balance, and physical discomfort can affect tolerance.
Read the whole cat
Combine ears, tail, posture, movement, and the surrounding situation.
What you can decide here
Know what to do next—and when the situation changes
Care for a bite
If skin broke, start with wound care before interpreting behavior.
Notice a health change
New, painful, or worsening behavior may need a veterinary review.
Understand the trigger
Match petting, play, handling, or resource situations to the right guide.
Respect the warning
Use body language to pause sooner, reduce pressure, and keep an exit open.